The Reason Why Kpop Idols Form Unit Groups

Do you like Kpop idol groups? As you know, there are so many Kpop idol groups, and they catch eyes of people by giving off their unique charm. Prominent Kpop idol groups such as TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, Big Bang, Girls' Generation, After School and more are loved by many people around the world.

By the way, some of those groups have their sub units. Sub units are composed of some members of the original group, and sometimes, are even more loved by people than the original groups are.

Then, do you know why Kpop idols form their sub unit groups? Well, it is mutually beneficial.

From the point of view of Kpop agencies, Kpop stars are highly marketable products. The agencies can have extra income by promoting their sub unit groups. This is why the agencies constantly think out the new sub unit groups.

To the singers, it can be a great chance to increase their existence as Kpop stars. As a member of idol group consists of more than 4 or 5 singers, it is not easy for the member to give off his/her own charm sufficiently. However, the unit group, usually consists of 2 or 3 members, can make the singer look better.

Here are the representative Kpop unit groups. See how attractive they are.

GD & TOP : Big Bang's G-Dragon and TOP

GD & TOP was organized by Big Bang's two charming members G-Dragon and TOP in 2010. Their song 'High High' was sesationally popular, and has topped variety of music charts. By showing top quality performance on the stage, the duo gave off charismatic charm beyond compare. The two have been recognized as competitive rappers not only in TV, but also in the underground hip hop scene.

Girls' Generation TTS : Girls' Generation(SNSD)'s Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun

Girls' Generation TTS was formed in 2012. The three girls who had attuned to each other as MCs of MBC's 'Show! Music Core', formed the unit group that has a fatal attraction. 'TTS' signifies three members' name(Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun), and it is called 'Tae Ti Seo' in Korea. With its hit 'Twinkle', Girls' Generation TTS swept Korean music scene.

SISTAR 19 : Sistar's Hyolyn and Bora

SISTAR 19 released its single 'Ma Boy' in 2011, and has gained lots of popularity by showing sexy 'chair performance'. The '19' in their name represents the age that girls mature into women. In 2013, the duo created another sensation by releasing the song 'Gone Not Around Any Longer'. By winning great success as the unit group and the original group, Sistar has been regarded as the only girl group to be able to compared to top Kpop girl group Girls' Generation.

Orange Caramel : After School's Nana, Raina and Lizzy

Unlike its original group After School is loved by many fans with sexy and dark concept, Orange Caramel's concept is more sweet and lovely. With its distictive songs such as 'Magic Girl', 'A-ing', 'Bangkok City' and 'Lipstick', Orange Caramel showed off unique charm. Especially, the unit group has many young age fans thanks to their songs that are easy to sing along to. Orange Caramel has been gaining recognition by making their own way in Kpop world.