Who Are the Women Who Started 2023 Viral Trends?
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Today, Korean pop is often synonymous with groups like BTS and Blackpink and their dedicated ARMYs and Blinks. But back in the middle of the 20th century, the Kim Sisters paved a path for today's K-pop groups. With the help of their mother, the trio formed in the 1950s and consisted of non-English-speaking sisters Kim Ai-ja (Aija) and Kim Sook-ja (Sue as well their cousin Kim Min-ja (Mia). Their journey started at American military camps during the Korean War and landed them a residency in Las Vegas, which resulted in three more residencies and talk-show appearances.
Playing instruments ranging from the bass guitar to the drums, the trio had an overwhelming amount of talent that assisted their career longevity. The group, which disbanded in the mid-1970s, also became the first Korean musicians with a song on the Billboard chart.