These K-pop songs dominated the entire K-pop scene domestically and internationally! However, it is a shocking revelation that despite fame, these songs didn't even snatch a single music show win!
Every fan surely wants to give them a win as well, but looking at it on a positive note, these songs proved that no music show win could define or predict a song's popularity!
Find out if your favorite song is on this list!
1. PENTAGON's "SHINE"
Pentagon's "SHINE" indeed skyrocketed after its release and just two years later, the MV already achieved 198 Million views. However, during its promotion, due to lack of promotions and dating issues, they didn't snatch a single win from music shows.
In fact, the group has yet to get their first-ever music win.
2. SHINee Taemin's "MOVE"
Taemin's "MOVE" reached immense popularity that several K-pop idols even covered the song. In addition to this, the track of the idol was even famous to all ages. Awards will be forgotten, but the music's recognition despite being released in 2017 is still the crowd's favorite up to date.
3. SEVENTEEN's "Very Nice"
Released in 2016, the song still lingers on K-pop enthusiasts' minds up until now. In particular, some fans even labeled it as one of "K-pop's National Anthem." However, it is still a mystery why the popular song didn't win any music show award.
4. GOT7's "Just Right"
This song of GOT7 just never gets old and will always be iconic! Even non-Ahgase knows this song, as well as its legendary music video. The vocals, dance and rap of is everything!
5. NCT 127's "Limitless"
Several fans had expressed how this song was one of NCT 127's best title tracks, but it didn't snatch as well any music show win.
6. Hyuna's "Bubble Pop"
As soon as the song was released, Hyuna's "Bubble pop" became a huge sensation around the globe, and it became the first-ever song of a female solo artist to reach 100 Million views on YouTube.
From the pre-schoolers to adults, and even K-pop idols are dancing to this even now---proof that music show doesn't need to prove someone's popularity.
7. Orange Caramel's "Catallena"
"Catallena" upon its release peaked to several charts and gained 1 million views in just 24 hours (which is a massive achievement for second-gen idols), and it will always remain legendary. Aside from its addicting dances moves and hymn, it also talks about an important issue, involving commodification of female idols.
Who would ever forget the iconic "Haa" of Raina, Lizzy and Nana?
8. Chungha’s “Roller Coaster”
Chungha's "Roller" coaster shockingly didn't get a win as well! Nevertheless, it had enough hype that gives room for "Gotta Go" and "Snapping" to become a huge bop.
9. GFRIEND's "Mi Gustas Tu"
GFRIEND's "Mi Gustas Tu" indeed reign over several charts upon its release! In addition to this, it's fan cam on a slippery stage also went viral that added to its popularity.
10. TWICE's "Like Ooh Ahh"
TWICE debut song takes months after its release before charting on music charts. Almost a flop, the table was suddenly flipped. After months, they skyrocketed to charts and was able to promote again but still didn't get the luck to gain their first-ever win.
Nevertheless, it broke several records, including being the first K-pop debut song to have 100 Million views on YouTube.
