Captured the UK charts
Westlife emerged in 1998 and captured the UK charts with numerous hits.
First boy bands
New Kids On The Block: New Kids On The Block, originally formed in the late 80s, became one of the biggest boy bands of the 90s. They were among the first boy bands to generated a large fan base.
Became iconic
Backstreet Boys: Formed in 1993, the Backstreet Boys became iconic with their hit “I Want It That Way.”
Quickly rose to fame
NSYNC, created in 1995, quickly rose to fame with their album “No Strings Attached,” which sold a million copies on its first day.
Most popular groups
Boyz II Men became one of the most popular groups of the 90s with their record-setting singles.
Formed in London
Five formed in London in 1997 and sold over 20 million albums.
Successful reunion
Take That was formed in Manchester in 1990 and achieved significant popularity in the 90s before disbanding, with a successful reunion occurring in the mid-2000s.
Permanent split
Boyzone: Irish boy band Boyzone, created in 1993, became one of the most successful British groups of the 90s, releasing multiple albums before their permanent split in 2019.
Gained fame
98 Degrees, established by Jeff Timmons in Ohio, gained fame in the late 90s and maintained a steady presence in the music scene despite a hiatus.
The sibling trio
The sibling trio Hanson became a sensation in the late 90s with their hit “MMMBop.”
Korean music scene
Seo Taiji and Boys were a revolutionary Korean boy band in the 90s, noted for their genre-blending music and significant impact on the Korean music scene before disbanding in 1996.
Platinum debut
Another Bad Creation, discovered by a member of New Edition, achieved early success in the 90s with their platinum debut album.
Featuring stars
B2K, formed in 1998, gained popularity with their debut album and music videos featuring stars like Will Smith.