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Origin
South Korean
Labels
SM Entertainment
Years Active
1996 - Present
H.O.T., South Korea’s first idol boy band (debuted 1996 under S.M. Entertainment), revolutionized K-pop with their energetic performances, genre-blending music, and global influence, setting the standard for future acts. Pioneering S.M.’s SMP style and achieving massive success in Asia, they laid the groundwork for the "hallyu" wave before disbanding in 2001, though their legacy endured through solo careers and a 2018 reunion. Their cultural impact remains foundational in modern K-pop.
H.O.T., debuting in 1996 under S.M. Entertainment, was South Korea’s first modern K-pop idol group, revolutionizing the industry with hits like "Candy" and pioneering the teen-targeted SMP style. As part of the early "hallyu" wave, they dominated the late 1990s alongside groups like Sechs Kies and Shinhwa, influencing future acts like EXO and NCT. Despite disbanding in 2001, their legacy persists through record-breaking success and tributes, such as NCT Dream’s 2022 remake of "Candy."
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