In the K-pop industry, idol groups are divided into different generations depending on the year they debuted. Currently, the K-pop industry is in the 4th generation of idol groups.
Although there is a clear distinction in idol generations depending on the debut year, there are at times certain idols are unclearly categorized due to their debut period being at the time when the idol generation is switching over.Officially debuting at the beginning of 2018, Stray Kids began making a public appearance through the reality show of the same name in 2017. That is why there is still a discussion about whether Stray Kids belong to the 3rd or 4th generation of idol groups.
Skz are 4th. Tbz are 3rd. The cutoff point is when kpop devolved into new groups making noise and pots-and-pans music with overwhelming synth for a couple of years. 🤷♀️ Part of the gen classification is music style/quality imo
So you're telling me 'We can't stand skz being the best in 4th gen.' Gonna cry :D?
every group that debut in 2018 and after is 4th gen. the Boyz is the only exception since the debut song was in 2017 but they started promoting in 2018 if I remember correctly
If tbz is considered 4th gen and they debuted late 2017, idk why skz wouldn’t also be considered 4th gen if they officially debuted after them…netizens math stay not mathing.
Didn't they debut in 2018?
4th
Look. We have ZZZ team in 4th gen wich is Ateez, Stray Kids, The Boys. Okay, you see this clearly? Dont you dare to post that 'did . . . Is 3rd gen or 4tg gen' again cz were sick off this sh1t
God I love hyunjin
allkpop keep barking(?)
4th generation group whose achievements compete with 3rd generations
Well the BOYZ debuted before SKZ and they are still classed as 4th gen. So why is this even an article ? 🤔🙄
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Their past music was 3rd gen indeed, but their music now is definitely 4th gen vibes.
I always tought they were 3th but idk, do pll even care
Why is this a question.
THEY FUCKING RECEIVED 4TH GEN LEADERS AWARD!!!!!!!!BRUV? WTF?WWTTTFFFFF
4th gen obviously since when is there a discussion?
Jelas 4 lah wong Tbz aja masuk gen 4, kan debut nya duluan Tbz
STAYS, WE REALLY MADE IT. THEYRE TRYING TO DISCREDIT OUR SKZ NOW
Following that logic: ateez, g-idle, loona, gwsn, iz*one, fromis_9, tbz are all 3rd gen
Be fucking fr
chan said it
Definitely the 3rd gen group since they debuted in 2018. 4th gen groups mostly debuted in 2020 somewhere
wtf is this even a question
boydandyville Whatever they are still outdoing 3rd gen groups
The boyz debuted in 2017 and they're included as a 4th gen group, so if you know math you know which gen skz belongs to
creo que todos los que dicen que 4th gen started with corona/2020 are new stans cuz since when
you guys wanna discredit their achievements as 4th gen so badly lol😭
Just, love their music. If you cant love their music, just go and leave them alone. Kenapa coba kayak ginia aja didebatin istg
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ini aja deh biar simpel
4th obvi
Why is it really a problem tho and make sure to mention the boyz, g-idle and ateez too whenever we're having this argument
izin ya mau mention grup lain kayak tbz yg debut 2017 aja masuknya 4th gen kan ya, yakali mau maksa skz masuk 3rd gen yg debutnya 2018 cuma krn achievement mrk udh rasa 3rd gen. just admit it, skz' achievement is already beyond 4th gen but that shouldn't make them out of 4th gen.
Prestasinya terlalu banyak makanya kelen bingung? Iyh?
Lmao 💀💀💀 Como les arde que stray kids lídere la 4ta generación,no?
you guys just denial bcs they got so many achievement isn't it they already answered this question on WIRED i don't fckin care 3rd or 4th VOTE NOW Y'LL
for the 38488594th time, they belong to the 4th gen.
ofc 4th gen the 4th gen leaders
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Its so simple y’all 4th gen started with the boyz therefore skz is 4th as well
the way i stan exo and skz who made peeps got into this kind of debate. so satisfy.
They are 2nd generation
skz debuted in 2018, so 3rd gen. 4th gen didn’t start until 2019 or later
A lot of articles calling them leading the 4th generation and now you’re asking if they are 3rd or 4th gen? lmao
Not only a 4th gen group, they are THE LEADERS of 4th gen too, so stop asking.
you're obsession with them is concerning
They belong to me…🙄
They only reason this is a question rn is bc SKZ is crushing all other 4th Gen
Do fans believe 4th gen started as covid spreads? 💀
none they actually belong in 5th
Son 4ta gen, allkpop eres un bobo
4th generation. OMG I'm so angry
What kind of question is that? They debuted in 2018 so they are 4th gen
Can you leave my kids alone allkpop?
The Boyz is the first 4th gen group, so Stray Kids is 4th gen
Theyre 4th gen. The boyz are 4th gen too and they debuted in 2017, why not write an article abt that?🤨
I am laughing so bad rn, noticing that you have an aeticle with Hyunjin on it as one of the best dancers of the 4th generation. 🤣🩷
SKZ 4TH GEN LEADERS 🔥🔥
even in the korean news they talked about their entries to bb200 referring to skz as 4th gen
ate you serious?
Shut up
According to what I know, the 3rd gen started or had an impact from 2012 and ended in 2016 with groups like nct, since after them there was no group with an impact in a long time. +
They belong to the fourth generation, but have broken more records than third generation groups. Here's your answer.
Are you fr?
I'll just leave it here
Yall will say anything
why are you asking this? really SKZ are 4th gen stop confusing people with stupid questions
Other groups that debuted in the same year and even months before them are never questioned about this, but when it comes to Stray Kids it is a problem because they are a threat, their impact is undeniable, they are the face of their generation
Why don't you write about other groups that debuted same year or before skz and also considered as 4th gen?
skz and idle started the 4th gen gradually climbing to the recognition they have now, if I'm not mistaken izone also debuted in 2018 and many said that they had started the 4th gen due to their impact since debut.
Are people still thinking about this? Isn't is obvious that they are 4th gen?
When will the 5th start?
With the fact that Chris was born in '98 and is the leader but for 3rd gen is a maknae proof enought that they're 4th gen
They're 4th gen, 3rd gen was already over
i mean even skz thinks theyre 4th gen so yall cant rlly say they aint 😭 SKZ 4TH GEN LEADERS
They even got Four Star award from TMA for representing 4th gen. Even The Boyz are 4th gen, so Stray Kids are definitely 4th gen. They debuted on the same year as Gidle too. Even majority of them are 2000-2001 liners. Only 3 members born in 20th century, so they're 100% 4th gen.
They are considered 4th gen but technically 4 th gen began in 2019 when Itzy and txt debuted. I don’t want to make it sound weird but when those two debuted, it made it clear that this was really a beginning of a new generation. People began recognizing that 4th gen was here.
Now where tf does that question arise from
They really don’t fit in with the 3rd gen in my opinion. It sounds crazy but I’m my head, I o ow what I’m saying. 💀
4th.
4th gen because they confirmed it in a interview video I’m pretty sure.
Clearly 4th gen? Nagiging bobo naba kayong lahat
Isn't that they the one who's open 4th gen along with tbz? Didn't know much 'bout 4th gen sooo that's wht i know🤷
i didn’t even know the was a debate. i thought it was 4th, always. cause ppl who debuted in late 2017 and early 2018 are considered 4th gen
4 gen bro
3rd gen: 2012-2017 4th gen: 2018-?
cant beat them so you have to avoid them all together
3rd gen group stan says SKZ belongs to 3rd gen cause the numbers are catching up, 4th gen group stan says 3rd cause their fave can't catch up. Stray Kings.
The real question is.. Why is this so important to you?
They got FOUR N STAR Award (which is only meant for 4th gen group) So they are officially 4th gen group!! They said in interview too that they are 4th gen group!!
exo,red velvet, bts and svt are considered 3rd gen so im pretty sure these babies are 4th 😂
membahas yang itu itu saja.
4th Gen per Hanteo
Anything after the sudden inflation of kpop outside Korea which is late 2017 to early 2018, after bts were popping off internationally that's when 4th gen started. So that makes stray kids 4th gen, but again they have been around for so long that it feels wierd with 4th gen
Bro aren’t they groups which debuted before them in 4thgen ? Why are they always forcing them in 4thgen + media always refers to them as 4thgen who tf are you to be doubting otherwise 🚼
4th
I perosnally view them as like what exo was with 2nd and 3rd gen
4th generation debut at 2018 they ar not belong to the 3rd generation
Even skz said in the wired autocompletr interview that they sre 4th gen
They’ve been active almost 5 years since March 2018, this is so hilarious if they are Gen 4 🙂
4th generation leaders
pls say 3rd cuz thier fans are so rude with 4th generation groups they gonna finally leave them alone👽
They got FOUR N STAR Award (which is only meant for 4th group) So they are officially 4th gen group!!
4th generation
stray kids is a 4th gen group, they started 4th gen with groups like loona and izone. groups like dreamcatcher and the boyz ended 3rd gen kpop.
They dont have impact in kpop
6ta
straykids 4th Gen ✨
4th gen. Debuted 2018 like lots of other 4th gen groups. Done
5th gen
They’re a league on their own
People just started to focus on “4th gen leaders”, “4th gen it boy”, etc.. and that’s why people forgot that 4th gen started years ago, because this topic wasn’t that popular in 2018
Again, are you not tired of this question? They are gen 4, thanks, do not ask this redundant question again, Stray Kids isn't even the first gen4 boy group 🤧🤧🤧
Just because your faves can’t surpass them doesn’t mean you can kick them out of their gen.
ترا اكو فرق هم ترسمت ٢٠١٨ شمعنى بس سكيز محيريكم :)
Only because their predebut show started at 2017 it doesn't mean that they are 3rd gen! They were trainee at that time and debut at 2018 wich is 4th gen. What unclear?
They are 4th gen
SKZ are definitely a 3rd gen group because they debuted 2018. 4th gen kpop groups debuted in 2020 or later.
4th.
How is this a question. They themselves said fourth 😒
kr media outlets have always referred to them as 4th gen and no one raises this question for groups who have debuted shortly before them dpmo
The real question is whether The Boyz Belong to the 3rd gen or 4th gen. 🤔
Why SKZ and IDLE always got confused as 3rd gen, even The Boyz who debuted before them (2017) is clearly 4th gen😂
Of course They are part of 4th Gen Why still need to ask?
No they are 1st gen
just want to leave it here but yeah they are bigger than 4th gen so...
Who cares? Blackpink paved the way for all pf them BTW. Without the pinks, that nugu group is nothing outside korea 💀
The way this question resurfaces every 2 months now and then. Which part of the “Stray kids belong to 4th gen” do yall not getAre yall NOT tired 💀🙏
This discourse is only here because y’all are threatened by them,thank you next
'Congratulations to the 4th generation KPop leader'
3.25 gen
End of discussion!! November 2022 and you still at it 🕴🏻
Too big for the 4th gen, but they are part of it
They don’t belong any where
Bahasan ini ga ada habisnya
end of the discussion.
0.5th gen. great now lets move the fuck on
debut wise it's 4th achievement wise it's 3rd. Thanks.
We wish they are 50th gen so we will not be here to listen to their pot and kettle banging music
y’all just be saying things to say things 😭
Stray Kids is 1st gen
All generation 😏
Diba sila daw yung first 4th Gen group?
3.5
They are from the 4th, they have taken many titles such as fourth generation leaders, why do you see them from the 3rd?
What even is this question? They r 4th gen
They are too big to be 4th gen so I understand your confusion but they are a 4th gen group 😊😊
Kings of the third and fourth generation ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
The oldest issue:
4th Gen babies😍😍
Yeah and they're great!
yall wonder and question this every 2-5 business days 💀
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StrayKids
- IS STRAY KIDS THE 4TH GEN LEADERS? - YES .
What do u think about Wanna One? are they part of 3 or 4?
Je pense que pour décider d'où commence la 4th génération Il faut prendre un évènement, l'avènement de BTS à l'international en 2017 Je pense que c'est un bon point de départ, puis clairement SKZ est dans la 4eme pour beaucoup donc bon
Obviously 4th gen
Yes why not they're so talented i hope they get all success in their life🥰🥰🥰
They are 4th gen and anyone who says otherwise is wrong.
4th gen for sure, but their talents fits more in 3rd gen. 🔥🔥 stray kids and treasure are the only group that leaves so much impact when it comes to talent and stage presence.
I thought 4th gen start from 2017?
Stop they're the 4th gen leader and nothing can change that
4th gen
2012 3th generation start Why 2018 4th generation ? Only 5 years gap ? Because kpop create this to find new BTS or Black_Pink guess what still no one is like them
4th Gen❤
It’s so fun, when after any Stray Kids achievements immediately appear such confusing articles about them)) they 4th generation, and if your favorite group can’t reach them generation it’s not reason))
To make it easier...her is the insight Stray kidz is the opening of 4th gen... If you make it easier 1st gen - g.o.d 2nd gen - wondergirl, 2pm, Miss A 3rd gen - Twice Got7 4th gen - Itzy Straykids
Doesn't matter. They are going to continue rising.
They are 3rd gen. 4th gen started with itzy and txt.
4th geb
They 4th generation idol groups
4th gen just like (G)I-DLE should be considered 4th gen too. Don’t insult my 3rd gen groups lol
3세대다 2017년데뷔
4th gen
they belong on TRASH
Belong only to 🗑🗑🗑
GIDLE ATEEZ IZONE STRAY KIDS Thea all debuted in 2018 and they are the first 4th gen groups
Bigger than 4th Gen soaybe y'all are confused with their generation
3rd based on the timeframe
It's always stated on their articles and achievements that they are the 4th, the one and only 4th...., the first in 4th...; why need discussion on this. They are literally all ovee the news since this comeback. I think it's dumb not to know unless you're new to kpop
I always associate them and G-IDLE with 3rd gen for some reason
Stray kids has been known as a 4th gen kpop group ever since debut why are people debating about which generation they belong to now?
4th gen 💯
bruh 😭
Did people actually still on this? They are not even the first 4th gen group...
4th. I mean the boyz debuted earlier then them and they are called 4th gen
4th ? This isnt à question
3,5 gen🫣
Oh Jesus Christ why is this still a discussion? They literally hold 4th Gen records. Why is that? Because they’re not 3rd
Stray Kids are 4th gen kings.
I don’t know what’s are u talking about, but these guys really needs to work hard more. No artist deserves failure
3rd gen because they debuted in 2018.3.25. They have been active for 2 years before Corona.
Hmmmm🤔🤔🤔 I think they are in the 21st century 🤷🤷
Stray Kids answered this question recently on WIRED. 🙂
La 4th gen empezó con Itzy y TXT ya que ambos tuvieron impacto en su debut.
Okay but fr are they 3rd or 4th ☠️
idk what that means but people keep telling me oneus are like 2nd and third. whatever that means either
Who even wrote this article You good bruh😃😃 Chris watching this be like:
Of course.. 4TH GEN LEADER 😎🤟 Say thanks to them coz they are the first and only 4th Gen Group achieve 3M sales with one album.
3rd idc
4th
4th babes.
3 1/2
Definitely 4th gen. Even if they were still in the period for 3rd gen, they would be right at the end so it’s not even fair to compare them to other established 3rd gen
definitely 4th gen but their impact is so big and they’ve been around for a while it kinda feels like they’re 3rd gen cuz these new 4th gen bgs are not quite there yet
Hola cómo se vota
Noise construction music, so its 4th gen
3.5 gen
literally 4th gen jus like G Idle who debuted in 2018 too
Maybe late 3rd, cuz they debuted before 2020
All of them because Stray Kids are fighting with the third generation skz teams, they can enter any way
Literally everyone has a different definition of what time frame the gens are. You’ll get a different answer from everyone