K-Pop is taking over the music world right now. Since a few years, the genre from South Korea is picking up speed and several K-Pop groups are rocking the most famous festivals of the world. Today, we are introducing you to ten of the most popular K-Pop songs ever, so that you can form an opinion about the music. The following tracks definitely contributed to the increasing popularity of the genre.
Psy - “Gangnam Style”
Yes, you read that right! “Gangnam Style” by Psy went viral in 2012 and was just everywhere. Especially the music video and the dance animated millions of people worldwide to dance along with the rapper, increasing the popularity even more. 2012 also marks the year that K-Pop became famous in the US - not least because of the success of “Gangnam Style”.
BTS - “Dynamite”
BTS is currently one of the top K-Pop groups and we are sure that you have heard of them at least once before! The seven boys have already released more than one hit. Some of their well-known tracks are “Blood Sweat & Tears”, “I Need U” or “Fake Love”. Additionally, BTS have recorded features with several famous musicians, like the song “My Universe” together with Coldplay.
BLACKPINK - “DDU-DU DDU-DU”
Blackpink are an all girls group that symbolically stands for K-Pop as well. The four young women sang their way into the hearts of the fans just like BTS. This way, they were allowed to perform at the world famous Coachella Festival as the first K-Pop group ever. With “DDU-DU DDU-DU” they released an international hit, but they didn’t stop there! More popular tracks by Blackpink are “Kill This Love”, “BOOMBAYAH” and “How You Like That”.
2NE1 - “I Am The Best”
2NE1 were a girl group who especially achieved a lot at the beginning of the K-Pop era and caused the new genre to grow across the world. Unfortunately, they split up in 2017. Nevertheless, their songs stay behind to be celebrated by the fans of the Korean pop music:
EXO - “Growl”
HYUNA - “Bubble Pop”
BIG BANG - “Haru Haru”
Girls’ Generation - “Gee”
BIG BANG & 2NE1 - “Lollipop”
SUPER JUNIOR - “Sorry Sorry”
