Asian girl group of women

The land of the rising sun is known for many things — kabuki theatre, high tech electronics, manga, Hello Kitty , and incredible food. The heavy metal industry is no different. With their manically catchy tunes, this unlikely fusion of pop and heavy metal has made school girl trio Baby Metal an international sensation in the rock and roll industry. They may not have had any interest in metal before, or even heard of a mosh pit, but Baby Metal are certainly turning metalheads see what we did there? Something of a pioneer on the scene, they have paved the way for the explosion of female-fronted bands in Japan today.

K-pop has proved to be an international force to be reckoned with over the past few years. Now it has arrived on one of the most iconic festival stages in the U. Blackpink is set to become the first Korean girl group to perform at Coachella this April. Its shows at the festival will mark the first time the group has performed in the country.

In the U. But in the K-pop scene, female acts rose to prominence in the late '90s, and domestic fascination never simmered. Eventually, these girl groups' allure translated overseas, with international fans parlaying their love into incredible global feats. From the ladies who set the stage to those stealing the spotlight today, here are the 10 K-pop girl groups you need to know in no particular order.

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