[Reader's Choice] Top K-pop Songs of 2024

Happy New Year! The curtains have closed on 2024, it’s time to reflect on the music that defined this the year in K-pop. From record-breaking chart-toppers to hidden gems that stole our hearts, 2024 had an interesting array of music and artistic experimentation. To honor these unforgettable tracks, we turned to the true experts—you, our readers!

In this special feature, we unveil the Top K-pop Songs of 2024, as voted by fans around the globe. Whether you’ve been captivated by electrifying comebacks, fresh debuts, or genre-bending collaborations, these songs represent the very best of what K-pop had to offer last year.

Did your favorites appear? Let’s find out which songs you have in common! 

Editor's Choice

aespa - SUPERNOVA

aespa had a great 2024 with 3 successful comebacks, but 'Supernova' cooked up by Kenzie and producer Dem Jointz was definitely the megahit of 2024, that stayed at the top of the charts and in rotation on the playlist. 

ENHYPEN - XO (Only If You Say Yes)

Much like aespa, ENHYPEN also had a fantastic 3 comeback run in 2024. 'XO' with lyrics written by JVKE pulled out the millennial in me that that is nostalgic about early to mid 2000s atmospheric electro funk music from Daft Punk, Justice and so on.

BLACKSWAN - Roll Up

Multinational girl group BLACKSWAN had something to prove with the it-girl anthem 'Roll Up.' 

ALL(H)OURS - Shock

The rookie boy group brought something new to the table with the energetic Drift Phonk inspired song 'Shock.'

Loossemble - TTYL

The addictive, upbeat, and flirtatious 'TTYL' left a strong impression. 

TAN - Hypertonic 

If you're looking for Electo Funk Pop greatness, you'll find it in 'Hypertonic.' 

Baekhyun - Pineapple Slice 

Baekhyun showcases his incredible vocal prowess in this R&B-inspired pop track, blending smooth melodies. With its sultry-sweet, soulful vibe, this track is a testament to Baekhyun's versatility.

WOOAH - POM POM POM

If you can't hype yourself up, who will? WOOAH switches things up with a powerful song about cheering for yourself on. 

Plave - Watch Me Woo

The popular virtual boy group only knows how to make good songs, but something about 'Watch Me Woo' with its infectious afro-beats inspired sound is great for easy listening or dancing. 

RIIZE - Impossible 

An euphoric and satisfying rhythmic house beat has been in heavy rotation since it's release. 

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Reader's Choice

Alicia (Lishakins)

BOYNEXTDOOR - Dangerous
G-DRAGON - POWER
YEONJUN - GGUM
P1Harmony - Killin' It
NewJeans - Supernatural

Barb

Asc2nt - Love Me Do
XXIN - Still Alive
Lee Dongyeol - Drip Drop
EPTS - Closer
KAVE - Venom

Benni

Rescene - Pinball
Loossemble - TTYL
Taeyong - Moon Tour
Ateez - Selfish Waltz
xikers - Supercalifragilistic


Catie

Seola - Without U

IVE - Heya

aespa - whiplash

Red Velvet - cosmic

Kiss of Life - midas touch 

cinnamon

A.C.E - My Girl 

aespa - Supernova

NCT 127 - Rain Drop

DAY6 - Monster

NCT Dream - icantfeelanything 

comeandgetitgot7

Yugyeom - LaSoMi

Yugyeom - 1 Minute

Bam Bam - Last Parade

Youngjae - T.P.O

Jay B - Crash

Emma

ZEROBASEONE - Feel the POP

BOYNEXTDOOR - Nice Guy

Hyolyn - Wait

Kep1er - Tipi-Tap

Le Sserafim - 1-800-hot-n-fun

Emu

BOYNEXTDOOR - Dangerous

ARrC - S&S

ONE PACT - DESERVED

NCT WISH - Tears Are Falling (Korean Version)

WAKER - Vanilla Choco Shake

Eve

Minho - Call Back

Seventeen - Spell

Kim Woojin - I Like The Way

Yugyeom - Sweet Like

Coiblen - In The Dream

Jay

Key - Overthink 

G-Dragon - Home Sweet Home (Feat. Taeyang & Daesung) 

Taemin - Deja Vu 

OnlyOneOf - Give me the lOve, bitxx 

AB6IX - Nvked 

Joshlyn

 

Ateez - Work

Ten - Dangerous

Key - overthink

Taemin - Sexy in the air

Jaehyun - Can’t Get You

Kirsty

Seventeen - Maestro

Namjoon - Lost!

Taemin - Sexy In The Air

Ateez - Ice On My Teeth

J-Hope - Neuron

KV

Red Velvet - Cosmic

Young Posse - Ate That

Say My Name - WaveWay

Purple Kiss - BBB

OnlyOneOf - dOpamine 

Nato

BADVILLAIN - BADVILLAIN

aespa - Live My Life

BABYMONSTER - LIKE THAT

KISS OF LIFE - Te Quiero

LE SSERAFIM - Smart

piupiupiu

IU - Love Wins All

Taeyong - Moon Tour

D.O. - Mars

Doyoung - The Story

Jaessbee - Every Moment With You

plant

NCT 127 - Walk

Red Velvet - Cosmic

Doyoung - Little Light

aespa - Supernova

ITZY - Imaginary Friend

SoundBerries

SAAY - DOMINO

SUMIN - ENDLESS NIGHT

JAEHYUN - Can’t Get You

Crystal Tea - Mr. Grade B

KEY- Overthink

syd

ENHYPEN - Daydream

ENHYPEN - Your eyes only

ENHYPEN - No doubt

ENHYPEN - Royalty

ENHYPEN - Moonstruck

Syed (ssaa10dec)

SF9 - BIBORA

Red Velvet - Cosmic

aespa - Whiplash

JAEHYUN - Roses

(G)I-DLE - Wife

Theo

ENHYPEN - No Doubt
ENHYPEN - Teeth
ENHYPEN - Criminal Love
ENHYPEN - Fate
ENHYPEN - Chaconne

What were your top 5 K-pop songs from 2024? What artists are you looking forward to for 2025? Let us know!