K-pop has always been fast-paced to give fans non-stop releases. While it has its benefits, some songs, however, can get left behind the noise no matter how iconic they are. This was further emphasized in a thread on Reddit, where fans listed out which songs matched this specific category.
Here are eight iconic K-pop songs that are considered "forgotten" hits!
1. Gotta Go by Chungha
Chungha's Gotta Go trended in 2019, and was the talk of the town because of its unforgettable melody and memorable choreography.
2. Energetic by WANNA ONE
When WANNA ONE's debuted with the track Energetic, the song quickly received acclaim from the public, leading it to secure multiple nominations in Korean music award shows. The track is still one of the best third-gen K-pop songs to this day.
3. Gashina by Sunmi
Sunmi's Gashina was released in 2017, and everyone was completely tranced by the song's catchy chorus and addictive hand choreo.
4. STEP by KARA
KARA's STEP deserves to be talked about today due to its lively and timeless sound that definitely screams second-gen K-pop.
5. Hoot by Girls' Generation
In 2010, Girls' Generation stunned fans with its retro-pop track Hoot, which was also accompanied by a spy-themed music video.
6. Again & Again by 2PM
2PM's Again & Again era was a relevant part of the boy group's history since it's one of the songs that catapulted the boy group to stardom.
7. Something by Girl's Day
Girls' Day's Something deserves more spotlight today, as some fans pointed out K-pop's lack of sultry or mature concepts in its comebacks.
Here are some special mentions:
- Oh Na Na by KARD
- Lupin by KARA
- Roly Poly by T-ARA
- Some by Soyou
- Power Up by Red Velvet
- Short Hair by AOA
- Bar Bar Bar by Crayon Pop
- Goodbye Baby by miss A
- Any song by Zico
- Volume Up by 4Minute
- Dream Girl by SHINee
- If You Do by GOT7
- My Ear Candy by Baek Ji Young (feat. Taecyeon)
