In order to select the idol groups who will lead the global popularity of K-Pop in 2020, Star News surveyed twenty important figures in the K-Pop scene. Included among these people are members of K-Pop agencies, reporters, and music critics.

The survey was conducted by selecting a group who will lead K-Pop in 2020 as well as a rookie group who is expected to grow the most in 2020. Read on to see which groups made it to the list!

Global Leaders

6. NCT

5. MAMAMOO

4. TWICE

3. EXO/IU

2. (G)I-DLE

1. BTS

Promising Newcomers

3. Rocket Punch

2. ITZY

1. TXT