K-pop acts continue enjoying its growing popularity worldwide. Due to the stiff competition, most South Korean artists consider surpassing millions of views mark on YouTube a huge achievement.
Here are the top 7 music videos that broke the 100 million views mark, so far, in 2021. Keep on reading to know if your favorite K-pop acts made it to the list this time.
1. "Black Mamba" by aespa
The track is the debut single of the South Korean group, which was released on No. 17, 2020. Musically, "Black Mamba" by aespa is being described as a dance-pop and electropop track with a signature bass, synth and EDM sound.
The official music video of "Black Mamba" surpassed the 100 million views mark on Jan. 7. As of this writing, the clip already amassed 131,885,820 views, more than 2.7 million likes and more than 607,000 comments.
2. "Lights" by BTS
The South Korean all-male band recorded the song for their fourth Japanese studio album titled "Map of the Soul: 7 - The Journey" in 2020. It was released as a double A-side single with the "Boy with Luv" track's Japanese version.
The official music video of "Lights" broke the 100 million views mark on Jan. 11. As of press time, the clip already has a total of 108,473,040 views with more than 4.4 million likes and more than 319,000 comments.
3. "Boom" by NCT Dream
Coming in the third spot is "Boom" by NCT Dream. The said track marked as an explosive and thoughtful return for the teenage all-male K-pop band. The song addressed how the members have grown up and developed in the limelight.
The official music video of "Boom" was able to reach the 100 million views mark on Jan. 19. As of late, the clip already garnered a total of 108,247,780 views with more than 2.5 million likes and more than 219,893 comments.
4 "Kick It" by NCT 127
NCT 127 secured the fourth spot with the official music video of their "Kick It" track. The said song was released as the carrier single of the group's second studio album titled "Neo Zone" on March 6, 2020.
The official music video of "Kick It" garnered 100 million views on Jan. 24. As of this writing, the clip already has a total of 110,983,281 views with more than 3 million likes and more than 440,324 comments.
5. "Dynamite" (Choreography Version) by BTS
It comes as no surprise that "Dynamite" is included in the list as the track continues to break records after records each passing day. The said track dominated various music charts worldwide and became one of the most-streamed songs in major online music streaming sites.
The choreography version video of "Dynamite" reached the 100 million views mark on Jan. 30. As of press time, it already massed 125,579,687 views, more than 3.7 million likes, and more than 131,000 comments.
6. "Egotistic" by MAMAMOO
Most, if not all, fans are aware that "Egotistic" is the carrier single of MAMAMOO's seventh extended play titled "Red Moon." The track saw huge success after it peaked at No. 4 on the Gaon Digital Chart, Billboard World Digital Songs Sales, and Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 charts.
The official music video of "Egotistic" broke the 100 million views mark on Feb. 7. As of late, the clip already has a total of 103,162,585 views with more than 1.5 million likes and more than 74,475 comments.
7. "Ice Cream" (Dance Performance in ZEPETO) by BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez
Securing the last spot is BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez with the dance performance in ZEPETO version of their chart-topping track titled "Ice Cream." The said track marked as the first collaboration of the South Korean girl group and the Disney album, alongside Ariana Grande as one of its composers.
The said clip got more than 100 million views on Feb. 19. As of this writing, it already has 104,106,374 views, with more than 4 million likes and more than 155,694 comments.
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Written by Nica Vaughn
