But a rare few take it further, debuting with an entire lineup of underage performers.

S.E.S., one of K-pop’s pioneering girl groups, debuted in 1997 with three young, fresh faces.

Bada was just 17 years old, while Eugene and Shoo were both 16.

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Their youthful energy and catchy songs quickly made them one of the most successful and influential K-pop girl groups.

The remaining four members were all 17 at the time.

They ended up becoming one of the most iconic girl groups in K-pop history.

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FTISLAND

FTISLAND, a rock band that debuted in 2007, was another group made up of teenagers.

Despite being minors, their talents won the hearts of the fans.

TEEN TOP

Debuting in 2010, TEEN TOP became known for their youthful image and impressive dance routines.

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AKMU

AKMU, the popular sibling duo under YG Entertainment, debuted as minors.

AKMU gained massive popularity right away due to their unique sound and amazing music.

The youngest members, Chenle and Jisung, were only 14.

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Their concept is a class of young girls who were born in 2005.

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