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A Decade of Dominant K
  • Pop Anthems


Billboard's Chart Showcases the Genre's Biggest Songs


From the experimental sounds of fourth

  • generation groups to the iconic anthems of legendary artists, the evolution of K-Pop music is captured in a definitive list of chart-topping songs spanning over a decade. This retrospective highlights the tracks that defined each year with their immense popularity and cultural impact.


    • The Modern Era of K
  • Pop Hits


    • The most recent years have seen a new wave of artists making their mark. In 2025, NMIXX's "Blue Valentine" claimed the spotlight. The year prior, in 2024, the futuristic concept of aespa's "Supernova" resonated globally. NewJeans' "Super Shy" became an undeniable viral smash in 2023, following the massive success of (G)I

  • DLE's empowering anthem "TOMBOY" in 2022.


    • Chart
  • Toppers from the Past Decade


    • Looking further back, the list reveals the songs that solidified K

  • Pop's international presence. The roster of hits includes:



    • 2021: TXT's emotional pop
    • rock track "0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)"

    • 2020: EVERGLOW's retro
    • inspired hit "LA DI DA"

    • 2019: EXO's intense and dark "Obsession"

    • 2018: Red Velvet's sultry R&B classic "Bad Boy"

    • 2017: Wanna One's debut smash "Energetic"


    Foundational K
  • Pop Classics


    • The list also pays homage to the foundational tracks that paved the way. In 2016, the collaboration "Bermuda Triangle" by Zico, Crush, and Dean showcased hip

  • hop influences. The year 2015 was defined by BIGBANG's melancholic "Loser", while 2014 featured B2ST (HIGHLIGHT)'s "Good Luck". The iconic "Growl" by EXO dominated 2013, and the powerful synth-pop of INFINITE's "The Chaser" was a standout hit in 2012.