[Simeji Ranking] Chosen by Gen Z!! 'Who is the best 4-person group for you?' TOP 10
Baidu Japan's keyboard app 'Simeji' announced the 'Top 10 Best 4-Person Groups' chosen by Gen Z. The ranking features diverse groups like Knight X, aespa, and Aぇ! group, highlighting that inter-member chemistry is key to popularity.
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Baidu Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Feng Jiang), provider of the customizable emoticon keyboard app "Simeji" (iOS/Android), announces the "Simeji Ranking," which ranks data collected through in-app questionnaire surveys of Simeji users.
The theme this time is "Top 10 Best 4-Person Groups" chosen by Generation Z.
*Survey period: 2026/03/06 - 2026/03/12 Valid responses: 1,031
In recent years, unique 4-person groups have been active in various fields, including not only idols and artists, but also streamers and creators. This time, we focused on such "4-person groups" and conducted a survey with the theme, "Who is the best 4-person group for you?"
In the survey, we received many comments such as "The balance of the four is perfect," "All members are main-character level and supportable," "Their close relationship is conveyed well," and "There is a chemical reaction that only these four can create." It seems that the charm born precisely because they are "four"—such as each member's individuality, their relationships, and the teamwork shown on stage and in streams—is gathering support.
1st Place: Knight X
Operating as a 4-member group affiliated with STPR, "Knight X" has gained popularity through a wide range of content. The interactions among the highly individualistic members and their excellent teamwork are supported by many fans.
High performance and entertainment value were cited as charms, with comments like "Everyone's voice is cool," "Both their singing and visuals are perfect and the strongest," and "Their videos are also hilarious and the best." Additionally, comments such as "It's precious seeing the four of them get along and interact," "They have different personalities but are good friends," and "It feels like these four could do anything together" were seen, indicating that the good relationship among members is also a reason for their popularity.
Furthermore, many voices said, "I want to support them precisely because they are a group that has overcome various walls." The passionate support from fans who know their journey and challenges up to this point led to this 1st place result.
2nd Place: aespa
"aespa" boasts global popularity as a girl group representing the 4th generation of K-POP. They have gathered massive support for their overwhelming visuals, high singing ability, and highly perfected dance performances.
Many comments praised them, such as "The strongest group with good visuals, good dancing, and good songs," "Everyone is good at both singing and dancing," and "They give the best performance at all times."
There were also voices saying, "They are cute, cool, and figures of admiration," "They are globally famous and role models," and "I love the unique music that only aespa has." They gathered a lot of support as a 4-member group combining both raw talent and charisma.
3rd Place: Aぇ! group
The popular idol group "Aぇ! group" from the Kansai region. Active in a wide range of fields including not only music but also variety shows and stage plays, they are a group whose charm lies in each member's individuality and their close relationship.
Many voices stated, "Their personalities are strong and interesting" and "Their close relationship is clearly conveyed," showing that their bright Kansai-style atmosphere and talk skills are also reasons for their popularity. Additionally, comments like "I want to support them working hard as four" were seen, with many fans sending cheers to their positive attitude toward their ongoing activities.
4th Place: ROF-MAO
The VTuber unit "ROF-MAO" affiliated with NIJISANJI. They have gained popularity through a wide range of activities such as singing and variety planning, and are supported by many fans as a unit comprised of highly individualistic members.
Voices such as "It's amazing how members compensate for what others lack" and "The balance of the four is good" were received. Many fans seem to feel the charm in the relationship where members with different personalities support each other.
Additionally, there were comments like "I watched them recently and got hooked" and "Their projects are so funny I can't help but watch," indicating that an increasing number of people are becoming new fans triggered by their streams and content.
5th Place: BLACKPINK
The globally popular K-POP girl group "BLACKPINK". With overwhelming performance ability and charisma, they have continued to be globally active since their debut. Their influence is top-class in the music industry, being the first in the world to surpass 100 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel.
Many comments were received such as "They are cool and figures of admiration" and "Each of the four is a star." Also, comments like "It's amazing that they have continued to work together as four for about 10 years since the group was formed" were seen, drawing attention to their long-standing unchanged member composition and strong solidarity. They have gathered a lot of support as a 4-member group that exerts an overwhelming presence as a unit while each individual thrives globally.
The theme this time is "Top 10 Best 4-Person Groups" chosen by Generation Z.
*Survey period: 2026/03/06 - 2026/03/12 Valid responses: 1,031
In recent years, unique 4-person groups have been active in various fields, including not only idols and artists, but also streamers and creators. This time, we focused on such "4-person groups" and conducted a survey with the theme, "Who is the best 4-person group for you?"
In the survey, we received many comments such as "The balance of the four is perfect," "All members are main-character level and supportable," "Their close relationship is conveyed well," and "There is a chemical reaction that only these four can create." It seems that the charm born precisely because they are "four"—such as each member's individuality, their relationships, and the teamwork shown on stage and in streams—is gathering support.
1st Place: Knight X
Operating as a 4-member group affiliated with STPR, "Knight X" has gained popularity through a wide range of content. The interactions among the highly individualistic members and their excellent teamwork are supported by many fans.
High performance and entertainment value were cited as charms, with comments like "Everyone's voice is cool," "Both their singing and visuals are perfect and the strongest," and "Their videos are also hilarious and the best." Additionally, comments such as "It's precious seeing the four of them get along and interact," "They have different personalities but are good friends," and "It feels like these four could do anything together" were seen, indicating that the good relationship among members is also a reason for their popularity.
Furthermore, many voices said, "I want to support them precisely because they are a group that has overcome various walls." The passionate support from fans who know their journey and challenges up to this point led to this 1st place result.
2nd Place: aespa
"aespa" boasts global popularity as a girl group representing the 4th generation of K-POP. They have gathered massive support for their overwhelming visuals, high singing ability, and highly perfected dance performances.
Many comments praised them, such as "The strongest group with good visuals, good dancing, and good songs," "Everyone is good at both singing and dancing," and "They give the best performance at all times."
There were also voices saying, "They are cute, cool, and figures of admiration," "They are globally famous and role models," and "I love the unique music that only aespa has." They gathered a lot of support as a 4-member group combining both raw talent and charisma.
3rd Place: Aぇ! group
The popular idol group "Aぇ! group" from the Kansai region. Active in a wide range of fields including not only music but also variety shows and stage plays, they are a group whose charm lies in each member's individuality and their close relationship.
Many voices stated, "Their personalities are strong and interesting" and "Their close relationship is clearly conveyed," showing that their bright Kansai-style atmosphere and talk skills are also reasons for their popularity. Additionally, comments like "I want to support them working hard as four" were seen, with many fans sending cheers to their positive attitude toward their ongoing activities.
4th Place: ROF-MAO
The VTuber unit "ROF-MAO" affiliated with NIJISANJI. They have gained popularity through a wide range of activities such as singing and variety planning, and are supported by many fans as a unit comprised of highly individualistic members.
Voices such as "It's amazing how members compensate for what others lack" and "The balance of the four is good" were received. Many fans seem to feel the charm in the relationship where members with different personalities support each other.
Additionally, there were comments like "I watched them recently and got hooked" and "Their projects are so funny I can't help but watch," indicating that an increasing number of people are becoming new fans triggered by their streams and content.
5th Place: BLACKPINK
The globally popular K-POP girl group "BLACKPINK". With overwhelming performance ability and charisma, they have continued to be globally active since their debut. Their influence is top-class in the music industry, being the first in the world to surpass 100 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel.
Many comments were received such as "They are cool and figures of admiration" and "Each of the four is a star." Also, comments like "It's amazing that they have continued to work together as four for about 10 years since the group was formed" were seen, drawing attention to their long-standing unchanged member composition and strong solidarity. They have gathered a lot of support as a 4-member group that exerts an overwhelming presence as a unit while each individual thrives globally.