List of South Korean idol groups (2000s)

This page provides a list of notable South Korean idol groups that debuted between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2009. This era is considered a significant period in the evolution of K-pop, witnessing the rise of many groups that laid the foundation for the "Hallyu Wave" (Korean Wave).

Criteria for Inclusion:

• The group must have debuted in South Korea between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2009.
• The group must have been marketed and promoted primarily as an "idol group," characterized by a focus on image, coordinated performances, and a dedicated fan base.
• Groups should have achieved a degree of recognition and impact within the Korean music industry, evidenced by charting success, awards, or cultural influence.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and is subject to ongoing revision as new information becomes available and criteria are refined. Disbanded groups are included. Sub-units are generally listed separately if they operated with a distinct identity and achieved independent success. Solo artists are generally excluded unless they were initially members of an idol group and achieved significant solo careers independently.

List of Groups (in alphabetical order):

• 2AM
• 2PM
• Brown Eyed Girls
• Big Bang
• BoM
• CSJH The Grace
• Davichi
• Epik High (While often considered a hip-hop group, they had significant idol appeal and marketing)
• F.cuz
• Fly to the Sky
• f(x)
• Kara
• MBLAQ
• MC Mong (While primarily a solo artist, he was marketed with idol-like qualities and had a group aspect to his early performances)
• Miss A
• Paran
• SeeYa
• SHINee
• SS501
• Sugar
• Super Junior
• T-ara
• The Grace (also known as CSJH The Grace)
• TVXQ! (also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki or DBSK)
• UKISS
• Wonder Girls

See Also:

• List of South Korean idol groups (1990s)
• List of South Korean idol groups (2010s)
• List of South Korean idol groups (2020s)