K-pop isn't as widely accepted as it should be, and I hope to shine a brighter light on the genre! As a k-pop stan for a few years, I'm so glad I now have an outlet to give my favorite recommendations!
Sections
2
Girl Groups/Soloists
Boy Groups/Soloists
Girl Groups/Soloists
It's such a cute song, new k-pop stans can definitely get behind it!
POP!- Nayeon
NewJeans are the definiton of simple! But simple doesn't mean boring. Don't believe me? Give OMG a listen!
OMG- NewJeans
They're too spicy for my heart! This EDM pop song definitely eases you into more modern kpop!
Spicy- Aespa
IU is known as *the* soloist of K-pop. So talented, and her music is easy to get into!
Lilac- IU
For people who love slower and more relaxed songs!
ONLY- LeeHi
Don't worry, SNSD and Girl's Generation are the same group! SNSD usually by Koreans, and Girl's Gen by International fans! But this song is a staple, and one of the most iconic in the industry. Ask almost any K-pop stan, and they'll say they've heard...
Into The New World- SNSD/ Girls Generation
This song quite literally took the K-pop world by storm in 2024. It cemented its place in K-pop history, for good reason.
Magnetic- ILLIT
QUEENCARD!! When this released in 2023, it temporarily united all K-pop stans to dance to this catchy beat with an empowering message.
Queencard- (G)I-DLE
This fresh beat from NMIXX really encapsulates summer to me. There's something so modern but yet so nostalgic about it!
Roller Coaster- NMIXX
This song is so magical, there's just something so ethereal about it. It's so beautiful, and a great listen for new fans!
Cosmic- Red Velvet
Boy Groups/Soloists
Bite Me took the K-pop world by storm…and rightfully so!
Bite Me- Enhypen
This 5th Generation Boy group stays at the forefront of K-pop conversations
Serenade- BoyNextDoor
This fresh sound from TWS gained the group global fame!
Plot Twist- TWS
Despite this sound being a bit more complicated, it's an amazing song for fans of hip-hop, pop, and EDM
Killin' It- P1Harmony
Despite the song not being very popular, it's an amazing song that has a very laid-back vibe.
DLC- Stray Kids
If you love Hip-hop and rap, especially from artists like Kendrick Lamar, this song could be a great introduction to K-pop!
AEAO- Dynamic Duo
SHINee is one of the most famous K-pop groups, with many hits, such as Replay, Ring Ding Dong, and Sherlock! Replay is such an Iconic song, almost the same as Into The New World (SNSD)! This is great for people who love 90s/2000s music and artists!
Replay- SHINee
I know, I know…it's a christmas song. But fans love to listen to it all-year round! It has such a nice nostalgic feeling to it, making you long for a snowy morning with your friends.
