Media outlet Sports Chosun has released its “2015 Girl Group Ranking,” which includes dramatic changes from last year’s ranking.
The 2015 “Girl Group Ranking” was put together by industry insiders, and a lot of the changes in the ranking are related to what they view as a shift in the playing field as a new crop of girl groups takes over.
2NE1, Girls’ Generation, and SISTAR maintain their coveted thrones in the highest tier, coined the “Insurmountable Wall.”
2NE1 had a successful comeback last year with their second album “Crush,” which topped charts, especially “Gotta Be You” and title track “Come Back Home. And despite member Jessica leaving the group last year, Girls’ Generation continues to be active domestically and abroad.
However, according to Sports Chosun, the two veteran groups didn’t necessarily make the cut with flying colors. Girls’ Generation has continued to lose its competitive edge, and despite a strong comeback, 2NE1 lost the chance to one-up their rival with Park Bom’s drug controversy.
On the other hand, SISTAR stepped it up to the next level last year. 2014 was a vibrant year for the group what with their hit summer anthem “Touch My Body” and individual members successfully branching out into solo music, acting, and variety show activities.
Thus, 2NE1 and Girls’ Generation are occupying “a shaky first place,” as new hoobae girl groups like Girl’s Day are fast approaching the entrance to the “Insurmountable Wall.” Indeed, touting hit songs “Something” and “Darling” as well as member Hyeri who became a national sensation through her participation on “Real Men,” Girl’s Day is currently the top candidate to snatch a spot in the highest tier.