So, back to the original question: how many? The honest, magazine-friendly answer is: too many to count, but just enough to always find a new favorite. That’s not a cop-out; it’s the magic of the genre.
The number doesn’t matter nearly as much as the feeling. It’s the thrill of finding a debut song that perfectly captures your mood. It’s the community that forms around a group of seven strangers from Seoul who somehow understand your Friday night anxiety.
Reflection for Daily Life: Think of it this way—life is exactly like the K-pop industry. You don’t need to know every single person, group, or option. You just need to find your stan list. The groups that stick are the ones that make your heart beat a little faster. Focus on them. Let the rest be a joyful, buzzing background noise. Today, choose one new song from a group you’ve never heard of. You might just discover your next obsession.
