Since 2009 , Hallyu ( Korean wave ) and K-pop has become increasingly significant in the entertainment industry , with its influence breaking the confinements of Asia and spreading to the Middle East , North Africa , Europe and the Americas . Girl groups are considered one of the leaders of this " Hallyu " wave , with popular groups consistently topping the Gaon Album Charts . Popular South Korean girl groups include Girls ' Generation , Wonder Girls , Kara , 2NE1 , T-ara , f ( x ) , GFriend , Twice , Red Velvet and Blackpink , amongst others . The girl groups of Korea have been particularly effective in digital sales of music , with seven South Korean acts comprising the top ten in digital sales among girl groups . In 2013 , Girls ' Generation won the award for Video of the Year at the first YouTube Music Awards for " I Got a Boy " . The influence of the original girl groups of the United States was not lost on this era of artists , as many adopted visual influences through their " retro " concepts , such as the international 2008 hit " Nobody " by Wonder Girls
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