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The K-Pop industry is abuzz with a resurgence of veteran idols, releasing new music as a group, holding concerts, and igniting a wave of nostalgic excitement among fans. That includes legendary girl groups like T-ara, 2NE1, Girls' Generation, KARA, and SISTAR19 to iconic boy bands like TEEN TOP, B1A4, U-KISS, INFINITE, and TVXQ.
Some of these 2nd generation artists have been on stage for over two decades and have greatly contributed to developing the groundwork for future generations. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that these groups from the golden age of K-Pop have paved the way for everyone that's paving the way, with their vocals, performances, and concepts.
Therefore, their return to the stage as a group after a drop of a couple of years or experiments with solo activities has sparked fresh interest and renewed attraction of fans, whose youth was defined by the artistry of these groups.
For instance, KARA reunited as a group in 2022 by releasing an EP titled "Move Again" for their 15th anniversary after a disbandment announcement in 2016. Its single ‘When I Move’ earned them their first music show win in seven years.
Boy groups BIGBANG and U-KISS have also released new music, namely single ‘Still Life’ and EP "PLAY LIST," in 2022 after a hiatus since 2018, reviving their magic on music charts and among fans.
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Meanwhile, the group comebacks of idols that have sparsely remained active with release of a single or EP per year, such as INFINITE, and TEEN TOP. Alternatively, come together for an album amid their pursuit of solo activities like SHINee, S
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