NME’s roundup of 2024’s best K-pop songs recently dropped, and guess what? They’re giving the ladies the best positions! aespa, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, and more girl groups have released some major bops this year. From breathtaking comebacks to debut bangers, these tracks showcase the sheer diversity and creativity of the genre.
10. Kep1er – ‘Shooting Star’
Kep1er’s vibrant energy shines in this celestial bop, cementing their place as a group to watch.
09. LE SSERAFIM – ‘1-800-hot-n-fun’
Flirty, fun, and irresistibly catchy, this track proves LE SSERAFIM knows how to keep things sassy and spicy.
08. tripleS – ‘Girls Never Die’
Empowering and fierce, tripleS delivers an anthem that feels essential to their catalog.
07. RIIZE – ‘Impossible’
The only boy group in NME’s top 10! RIIZE impacted dancefloors with this house-inspired bop, leaving fans wanting that beat.
06. fromis_9 – ‘Supersonic’
This dance-pop bop, “Supersonic” takes fans on a thrilling ride of strong vocals and an upbeat mood.
05. Red Velvet – ‘Cosmic’
A fairytale-like journey through the stars, “Cosmic” highlights Red Velvet’s strong vocals and angelic vibes.
04. KISS OF LIFE – ‘Sticky’
This sugary summer anthem is as addictive as it is fun, catapulting KISS OF LIFE’s into the top of the charts and playlists.
03. ILLIT – ‘Magnetic’
ILLIT’s debut single is an inescapable earworm that electrified the K-pop scene this year.
02. Rosé and Bruno Mars – ‘APT.’
Rosé teams up with Bruno Mars for a fun bop that turned into a global hit, making us want to learn that Korean drinking game in the chorus!
01. aespa – ‘Supernova’
Topping the list is aespa’s “Supernova,” a futuristic dance anthem that perfectly captures the quirky and risk-taking nature of the quartet.
