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Ciipher, Purple Kiss, Tri.be, Mirae: four new K-pop acts in 2021 to look out for as they make their debuts – will we be seeing the next BTS or Blackpink?
- Rookie K-pop groups are ready for their time in the spotlight as the biggest companies debut their latest talent. We have picked the ones to watch out for
- Girl group Purple Kiss are first out of the blocks this week, with another girl group, Tri.be, and boy bands Ciipher – backed by Rain – and Mirae to follow
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Each year sees the arrival of new music and new artists. And in the world of K-pop, this means the introduction of numerous rookie groups, who often make waves with high-profile debuts.
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2021 has already seen the unveiling of some acts, such as T1419, and things will only heat up as more labels launch new groups in the early part of the year.
Among them will be acts backed by the biggest companies in K-pop, including Big Hit Entertainment (BTS, Tomorrow X Together), SM Entertainment (NCT, Red Velvet), and JYP Entertainment (Twice, Stray Kids), all of them aiming to dominate the global pop scene.
Here are four to look out for in 2021.
1. Purple Kiss
Mamamoo are one of the biggest vocal pop groups South Korea has seen, and the company behind the group, RBW, is set to add another female act to its roster.
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