The Average Number Of Songs Released Each Year By 15 Third Generation K-Pop Boy Groups, From Least To Most

By Koreaboo on May 23, 2023

When it comes to K-Pop artists, there isn’t any set number of songs that they’re expected to release each year. While fans of a group will always be excited for new music from their favorite artists, most of them also like to see a balance of work and rest so idols can stay healthy and happy. That being said, there is a huge difference in how many songs different third generation boy groups have released in their careers, and therefore, a much different number of average songs released per year!

Here’s a look at the average number of songs released by 15 K-Pop boy groups each year, based on their total songs released and how many years they’ve been active. Note that the number of songs for each artist does not include instrumentals, alternate language versions of original songs, remixes, or sub-unit/solo songs promoted outside of the group.

15. WINNER

From WINNER’s debut year of 2014 until now, they’ve released a total of 62 songs. That gives them an average of 6.9 songs released each year!

14. iKON

From iKON’s debut year of 2015 until now, they’ve released a total of 56 songs. That gives them an average of 7.0 songs released each year!

13. VIXX

From VIXX’s debut year of 2012 until now, they’ve released a total of 100 songs. That gives them an average of 9.1 songs released each year!

12. NCT DREAM

From NCT DREAM’s debut year of 2016 until now, they’ve released a total of 66 songs. That gives them an average of 9.4 songs released each year!

11. BTOB

From BTOB’s debut year of 2012 until now, they’ve released a total of 123 songs. That gives them an average of 11.2 songs released each year!

10. EXO

From EXO’s debut year of 2012 until now, they’ve released a total of 125 songs. That gives them an average of 11.4 songs released each year!

9. DAY6

From DAY6’s debut year of 2015 until now, they’ve released a total of 96 songs. That gives them an average of 12.0 songs released each year!

8. SF9

From SF9’s debut year of 2016 until now, they’ve released a total of 90 songs. That gives them an average of 12.9 songs released each year!

7. ASTRO

From ASTRO’s debut year of 2016 until now, they’ve released a total of 92 songs. That gives them an average of 13.1 songs released each year!

6. PENTAGON

From PENTAGON’s debut year of 2016 until now, they’ve released a total of 100 songs. That gives them an average of 14.3 songs released each year!

5. GOT7

From GOT7’s debut year of 2014 until now, they’ve released a total of 133 songs. That gives them an average of 14.8 songs released each year!

4. NCT 127

From NCT 127’s debut year of 2016 until now, they’ve released a total of 105 songs. That gives them an average of 15.0 songs released each year!

3. SEVENTEEN

From SEVENTEEN’s debut year of 2015 until now, they’ve released a total of 141 songs. That gives them an average of 17.6 songs released each year!

2. MONSTA X

From MONSTA X’s debut year of 2015 until now, they’ve released a total of 171 songs. That gives them an average of 21.4 songs released each year!

1. BTS

From BTS’s debut year of 2013 until now, they’ve released a total of 235 songs. That gives them an average of 23.5 songs released each year!