My top 10 K-pop debuts of 2023

Hello,

We have so many beyond amazing groups debut in 2023. I thought I'll start the new year with recapping my top 10 favourite K-pop debuts this year.

Please note that even if your favourite debut isn't on here it doesn't automatically mean I disliked it. In fact I probably loved it, I struggled with this list. Not to mention I also might not have heard off the group so please share in the comments below!

These are in no particular order, just however my list has been organized-which is not at all.

10. EVNNE

You can read about each member here:

EVNNE debuted with a title track called TROUBLE which I have not stopped listening to since release. I never watched BOYS PLANET so it wasn't until they debuted that I heard of them. They'll be bringing out a second mini album of the 22nd of January 2024 which I'm really excited for because if the debut was any indication it's gonna be pretty good.

Here is the TROUBLE music video!

9. EASTSHINE

You can read about the EASTSHINE members here:

EASTSHINE debuted with a title track Double Down. My personal favourite from the mini album though is SHOW TIME. This group shows a lot of potential for being a really great video and I'm really excited to see their future music.

You can watch Double Downs music video here:

8. POW

You can read about the members here:

I hadn't heard of POW until I watched them perform at the K-link festival. Now I didn't get to go in person, I'm not that lucky, but I did get to watch a livestream on YouTube. It was almost as good. They debuted with the song Favourite, which I really like, then have also released 3 other songs in a EP. I love their music because it is just very happy and you just wanna smile when listening to it.

Here is Favourites music video:

7. RIIZE

You can read about the members here:

RIIZE debuted with the single Memories. They also released a hit song called Get A Guitar, which is my personal favourite, and the dance looks like it's so much fun. They also had a pre-debut song called Siren but it was never released on Spotify which is my main listening platform so sadly I haven't listened to it much, but I did watch them perform it on some livestream on YouTube recently.

You can watch Memories' music video here:

6. xikers

Here is some information about the members:

xikers debuted with the song TRICKY HOUSE. Honestly, I think if I had to pick a favourite debut this year, it would have to be these guys because their music is just *chefs kiss* to me. They released a second mini album as well with DO or DIE and HOMEBOY. Every song this group has released so far I absolutely adore, so I literally cannot wait for their next comeback.

Here is TRICKY HOUSEs music video. It's amazing:

5. 8TURN

You can read about the members here:

8TURN debuted with the track TIC TAC. The also have had one comeback since with the song EXCEL. I love their music, every song is a bop. Also 8 is my favourite number so I do like that they have 8 in the title. However their actual music is also really good, highly recommend.

TIC TACs music video:

4. ZEROBASEONE

You can read about the members here:

ZEROBASEONE debuted with the song In Bloom. These guys have been everywhere this year and I love their music. I watched them perform a lot and their vocals are really great. They have such great energy on stage and are a very impressive rookie group. I look forward to what they will bring in the future. Their first comeback Melting Point was amazing too.

Here is the music video to In Bloom:

3. BOYNEXTDOOR

Here is some information about the members:

BOYNEXTDOOR debuted with the song One and Only, and I love it so much. It's super catchy. They have had a comeback since then and it's also great. They performed at MAMA 2023 and it was great to see them do so well. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this group.

Here is the One And Only music video:

2. KISS OF LIFE

Here is information about the members:

KISS OF LIFE debuted with Shhh. I have enjoyed their music releases so much. They had a comeback with Bad News and I have listened to it too many times to count. They are really amazing and my favourite female rookie group currently. They feel so different to the rest of the female rookie groups at the moment and they have some really amazing vocals.

Here is Shhhs music video:

1. XODIAC

Here is some information about the members:

XODIAC debuted with THROW A DICE, which is a pretty good song. I personally love the concept even more though, it's really cool, and not something I see much. I love their most recent comebacks, LEMONADE, and ONLY FUN as well. They've had so many single releases since their debut. The group has some really neat concepts for their comeback so I can't wait to see what they bring out this year!

Here is the THROW THE DICE Music Video:

And that concludes my favourite debuts of 2023! What did you guys think? What was your favourite group that debuted in 2023? Let me know in the comments.

As always, have a day!

Proffessor Nutkins