Recently, netizens have discussed Somi and the number of solo songs she has released. Somi Somi ranked #1 on the first season of Produce 101, making her debut as the center of I.O.I. After the group’s disbandment, Somi made her official solo debut with “Birthday” on June 13, 2019. Somi while promoting “Birthday.” | SBS In […]
Former Apink’s Son Naeun Returns To Idol Roots By Performing To Top Girl Group Songs
Son Naeun left Apink in 2022 after 11 years of working with the girls as an idol. She has since left IST Entertainment and moved to YG Stage in order to pursue being an actress. On February 2, 2025, the star held her first solo fanmeeting, Better Sonday. She treated fans who had missed her […]
13 Legendary K-Pop Songs That Have Been Deemed “Uncoverable”
While there are some K-Pop songs that fans sometimes wonder about being performed by someone other than the original artist, there are others that most people can’t imagine being performed just as well by someone else. On Reddit, fans were asked to share which K-Pop songs they think no other artist other than the original […]
11 Iconic Songs That Get “Ruined” By One Line Of Lyrics
Have you ever started listening to a new K-Pop song that sounds amazing, until you reach a certain part that just breaks the enjoyment? On Reddit, K-Pop fans discussed songs that they think are incredible except for one part or aspect of the song that ends up ruining them, or at least makes that part […]
Top 25 K-Pop Songs Of 2024, According To Billboard
Billboard‘s list of the top 25 K-Pop songs of the year includes boy groups, girl groups, soloists, and more. Check out the songs they deemed the best of the year below! 25. “Shooting Star” — Kep1er 24. “JUSTICE” — Dreamcatcher 23. “SPOT!” — Zico Featuring Jennie 22. “TTYL” — Loossemble 21. “Badder Love” — EVNNE […]
3rd-Gen K-Pop Idol Calls Her Past Songs “Questionable”
In an exclusive interview with ZULA, former CLC member Sorn opened up about her musical journey from moving from Thailand to Korea to debut in the K-Pop group to moving to Singapore and going solo. Sorn was asked, “During that time, was there like any CLC songs that you did that you didn’t really like? […]
Only Four K-Pop Acts Made Rolling Stone’s “100 Best Songs of 2024”
On December 3, international publication Rolling Stone released its list of the best songs of 2024. The list includes artists from a range of genres and includes multiple K-Pop acts in its ranks. Here are the four that made the list! 1. ENHYPEN ENHYPEN appeared at number 96 on the list and were the only boy […]
Popular Singer Admits Two Songs On His Album Were Originally Written For EXO’s Baekhyun
Singer WOODZ recently revealed some news that shocked many fans. | @_chowoodz/X While replying to fan comments, he admitted that two songs from his album were originally written for another artist! | X I saw this and honestly, ‘Noid’ and ‘Accident’ were originally written with the intent of giving it to EXO’s Baekhyun. — WOODZ […]
13 BTS Songs That Are Actually Banned From Being Played On Television
Although BTS has achieved worldwide success, their songs are not exempt from being banned from Korean broadcast should they not be deemed appropriate. These 13 BTS songs have been banned from public broadcasts for various reasons, with one additional track added that was banned from gyms in Seoul. 1. “Can You Turn Off Your Cell Phone?” Released […]
The Most Legendary Bridges In K-Pop Songs, According To Fans
The bridge of a song is often its emotional peak, adding a change in melody that can make a track unforgettable. In K-Pop, a well-done bridge can instantly hook a listener and elevate it to legendary status. Check out the best bridges among K-Pop songs according to fans below. 25. DRAMA – AESPA 24. HOT […]
5+ Controversial K-Pop Songs That Misuse AAVE
AAVE, or African-American Vernacular English, is an English dialect spoken by the Black community in the United States. Yet, it’s often mislabeled as Gen-Z or TikTok slang. It’s frequently appropriated by non-Americans attempting to sound “American” or “hip.” The misusage of AAVE can be considered offensive (usage, in general, can be regarded as cultural appropriation), […]
Netizens Refute Claims That NewJeans’ Debut Songs Were Created By Source Music
This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here. The legal battle between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has resumed with renewed fervor in light of new exposés and cross-accusations from both sides. Min Hee Jin | Korea JoongAng Daily Dispatch […]
8 K-Pop Songs you Should NOT Show To Non-K-Pop Fans
It can be an intimidating task to try and figure out what the best songs would be to introduce your non-K-Pop fans to the music genre. Not everyone is super open to the experimental nature of many K-Pop songs, so it’s generally considered “safer” to go with songs that are more easy-listening or generic than […]
15 Of The Most Painfully Underrated K-Pop Songs By “Nugu” Artists
We would guess that most K-Pop fans have at least one or a couple of songs that are less-known by the fandom in general that they love. Whether it’s from a “nugu” (or lesser-known) artist, or a B-side off of a more popular artist’s album, there are plenty of great K-Pop songs that just don’t […]
ATEEZ Debuts Two Never-Before-Performed Songs In The U.S. At First Tour Stop In Tacoma
On July 14, ATEEZ kicked off the start of the North American leg of their ongoing world tour, Towards the Light : Will To Power, at the Tacoma Dome in Washington. Prior to the concert, they teased that they would be performing two new songs at this first stop, giving fans hints about what they were through […]
11 K-Pop Songs With English Versions That Are “Actually Good”, According To Fans
There are a number of K-Pop songs that have English versions, but some of them are much more well-received than others. Sometimes the lyrics are too cringy or awkward to enjoy the song, and other times we’re just so used to listening to the original that any other version sounds odd. But there are some […]
3rd Gen K-Pop Idol’s New Songs Deemed Unfit For Broadcast Due To Sexual Lyrics And More
KARD‘s BM is making his solo comeback on May 7 with his first EP Element, which includes collaborations with Jay Park and fellow KARD member Somin. BM 1st EP ‘Element’ Track List 1. Embers2. Nectar (Feat. Jay Park) *TITLE3. Loyalty4. Motion5. Badgirl Badboy (Feat. SOMIN of KARD) ? 2024.05.07 6PM(KST)#KARD #BM#카드 #비엠#박재범 #JayPark#전소민 #SOMIN#Element pic.twitter.com/qOwojEOV99 […]
11 K-Pop Songs That Are So Underrated It Hurts, According To Fans
It’s so frustrating when you discover a K-Pop song that you absolutely love, only to find out that it doesn’t get the recognition you think it deserves. Sometimes these are just lesser-known songs by popular artists, while other times they’re released by smaller groups that don’t have a very big following. Recently, K-Pop fans on […]
K-Pop Fans Discuss The 11 “Happiest-Sounding” Songs That Make Them Incredibly Sad
Have you ever listened to a K-Pop song that sounds incredibly cheery but, when you read the lyrics, turns out to actually be a pretty sad song? Or do you have sad, nostalgic, or bittersweet memories that are tied to what are supposed to be happy songs? You’re definitely not alone, and recently on Reddit, […]
Half Of The Top 10 Songs On The MelOn 100 Chart Belong To One Label
The MelOn Top 100 chart — which lists the 100 current most-streamed songs through MelOn at the current time — is regularly changing. However, some songs last longer at the top of the chart than others, and currently, one label is really owning the chart with half of the spots! Perhaps unsurprisingly, that company is HYBE […]
15 K-Pop Songs That Make Fans Cry The Most
A lot of people listen to K-Pop to cheer themselves up and feel energized, thanks to the typically upbeat, catchy nature of the music genre. But there are plenty of K-Pop songs that are more emotional and have deep and meaningful lyrics that can really hit hard in the right circumstances. Recently, fans on Reddit […]
K-Pop Fans Name 15 Songs With “Broken” English Lyrics That Are Still Absolute Bops
English lyrics are a common part of K-Pop songs, and while they often fit well into the lyrics, sometimes they’re a little more questionable! If a K-Pop idol has enough confidence in what they’re saying, though, even the most confusing lyrics can end up sounding good. Recently on Reddit, fans listed out some “broken” English […]
11 K-Pop Songs That Fans Are Shocked Didn’t Get A Single Music Show Win
There are some songs that are such a staple or so legendary in the K-Pop industry that you might just expect that it has won at least one, if not several, music show awards. However, for various reasons, there are some hugely popular K-Pop songs that just never received one! Whether it’s because they were […]
Why Many Well-Loved K-Pop Songs Could Soon Vanish From TikTok
Universal Music Group (UMG) is one of the biggest music companies in the world, with global artists from all genres, including K-Pop. On January 31, the X account shared a tweet saying, “We must call time out on TikTok.” Our core mission is simple: to help our artists & songwriters attain their greatest creative and commercial […]
K-Pop Fans Discuss 10 Songs That Get Them The Most Choked Up
Whether it’s the lyrics, the instrumentals, the vocals, or something else entirely, there are some K-Pop songs that have a way of really getting your emotions going. While this can vary from person to person in terms of which songs make you emotional, there are some K-Pop songs that tend to have that impact more […]