Like many K-pop acts, ZEROBASEONE was formed in a reality competition show, in their case, Mnet’s Boys Planet. Courtesy of VLASTPLAVEAs the first successful virtual K-pop group, PLAVE is proving that the concept can work without entirely losing a human element. Related 50 Best Texas and Red Dirt Country SongsadvertisementHUNTR/XWhile not formally a band in real life, the three women behind KPop Demon Hunters’ girl group HUNTR/X are the real deal. Honorable mentions: KATSEYE and XGWhile not K-pop, global girl groups KATSEYE and XG are both talented groups on the rise. Trained like K-pop stars, but based in the U.S., the group leans into their multic/ultural identity and individuality, and it’s working.