Among hundreds of legendary boy band songs in the world, these nine iconic K-pop bands are the only Korean acts who were listed along with N Sync, One Direction, and Jackson 5 with the most notable songs of all-time!
On the recent article released by Rolling Stone, a news site covering topics about music, film, TV, and political news, they listed down the Top 75 boy bands with the most impact and are still dominating. In this list, the following Korean songs remain one of the memorable and the best in terms of musicality, genre, choreography, etc., that you will surely recognize these songs even if you are not a fan of that K-pop group.
Here are the 9 greatest K-pop boy band songs that were listed by Rolling Stone that gained massive popularity and are still dominating up to date:
9. Fake Love (BTS)
Fake Love, performed by BTS, ranked No. 56 in the list! The song kicked off in 2018 as their main single for "Love Yourself: Tear," and upon its release, it eventually paved its way not only in the Korean charts but captured the global market as well, especially in the US! Due to this, BTS achieved its first Top 10 entry on the US charts.
8. The Chaser (INFINITE)
One of the most iconic bands from second-generation groups, INFINITE's pop-rock song, The Chaser will always be one of their masterpieces, listing in No. 55! Despite hiatus due to the members' military services, they continue to amaze the world with their classic songs, and we can't wait to hear another bop from them again!
7. Nan Arayo (Seo Taiji and Boys)
The only K-pop group coming from the first-generation groups, Seo Taiji and Boys, proved that their contribution to the K-pop industry would never be forgotten. Nan Arayo (I know), topping the list at No. 43, which speaks about youth, is still known, especially among Koreans, despite its release in 1992.
6. Mirotic (TVXQ)
TVXQ, the K-pop group pioneering the second-generation of K-pop wave, is surely on the list at No. 39! The song didn't only top domestic charts, but it also gained massive success in Japan, bringing home several awards, including a Daesang from Golden Disk Awards.
Though it faced controversies due to its lyrics and even got banned from Korean music channels, it didn't stop the band and their song to find its global influence.
5. Euphoria (BTS)
Another song from BTS, Euphoria released in 2018, ranked at No. 34. Surely, Jungkook's voice in his solo song made fans swoon due to its perfection, which leads him to top several charts! As soon as you hear this song, you will be guided to a kind of love that will bring you "Euphoria."
4. Fantastic Baby (BIGBANG)
What's with the list without the "Kings of K-pop" BIGBANG, right? Thus, Fantastic Baby at No. 31 is evidence of their dominance! The song was actually released in 2012, but up to date, this song is still one of the all-time favorites of K-pop enthusiasts! Once played, you will definitely find yourself dancing to its beat and screaming, "Wow, Fantastic Baby!"
3. Spring Day (BTS)
The third song of BTS, which made it to the list, Spring Day, listed at No. 19, is totally the song of music fans longing for comfort. With its significant lyrics and meaningful choreography, the song reflects a person longing for spring in the cold winter. Despite loneliness and sadness, this song will remind you that in time, you will surely find your happiness once your winter days passed.
2. Sherlock (SHINee)
Truly one of the most unique songs in this list, the "Princes of K-pop" SHINee, made it at No. 14 with their song Sherlock. This song is interesting as it was a remix of their two tracks, Clue and Note, pioneering Korean "Hybrid Remix" single. The song is not only catchy, but as the title suggests, the song will keep you guessing, accompanied by detailed choreography imitating detectives.
1. Moon (BTS)
The highest-ranking boy band song in the list, Moon of BTS (Jin), ranked at No. 5. Amazingly, the song was only recently released as part of their album, "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7," just the proof that BTS can create a hit song in just a short span of time. The song conveys the group's love for their fans, expressed through the voice of Jin, referring their fans as their Earth; while they serve as the moon that lights up and orbits around them.
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