K-pop generations › 1st
Groups that debuted in 1996–2002, by debut date. 36 groups in our database.
| Group | Debut | |
|---|---|---|
| Clon | 1996 | |
| H.O.T. | 1996 | |
| Sechs Kies | April 15, 1997 | |
| Baby V.O.X. | 1997 | |
| Cherry Filter | 1997 | |
| Diva | 1997 | |
| Jinusean | 1997 | |
| S.E.S. | 1997 | |
| Yurisangja | 1997 | |
| 1TYM | 1998 | |
| Fin.K.L | 1998 | |
| Koyote | 1998 | |
| Shinhwa | 1998 | |
| Space A | 1998 | |
| As One | 1999 | |
| Cleo | 1999 | |
| Dynamic Duo | 1999 | |
| Fly to the Sky | 1999 | |
| god | 1999 | |
| Y2K | May 1999 | |
| Chakra | 2000 | |
| M.C The Max | 2000 | |
| Papaya | 2000 | |
| 5tion | 2001 | |
| Brown Eyes | 2001 | |
| Epik High | 2001 | |
| Jewelry | 2001 | |
| Milk | 2001 | |
| Sugar | 2001 | |
| To-Ya | 2001 | |
| Black Beat | 2002 | |
| J-Walk | 2002 | |
| Luv | 2002 | |
| Shinvi | 2002 | |
| Sweet Sorrow | 2002 | |
| SWi.T | 2002 |
Generations are a fan convention, not an official system. Groups marked borderline debuted in a year that fans split between two generations.