On December 10, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, KPop Demon Hunters, and NMIXX took over the official NME best KPop songs of 2025 list. This year even brought in a surprise cultural powerhouse with the Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters, whose soundtrack tracks Golden and Soda Pop basically hijacked every chart and playlist. But besides the blockbuster KPop moment, fresh talent was also on the rise. New groups like CORTIS and Hearts2Hearts arrived swinging, and veteran idols like SHINee’s Key and ARTMS’ Kim Lip dropped solo releases that fans instantly added to their forever playlists.
According to NME, the songs that defined 2025 blended nostalgia, experimentation, and fun. The list shows a balance of established icons and breakthrough stars owning their moment from Key’s retro electricity to Jennie’s unapologetic girly pop anthem. NMIXX dominated with not one but two entries, including the coveted number one spot with Spinnin On It. Let’s take a look at NME’s top 10, along with a recap of the best KPop songs from the four previous years.
NME’s top 10 KPop songs of 2025
- NMIXX – Spinnin On It.
- KPop Demon Hunters’ HUNTRIX – Golden.
- ifeye – R U Ok.
- Jennie – Like Jennie.
- Key – Hunter.
- H1 KEY – Summer Was You.
- NMIXX – High Horse.
- ATEEZ – In Your Fantasy.
- LE SSERAFIM – Ash.
- KiiiKiii – Dancing Alone.
Full top 25 list:
NME has named the best kpop songs of 2025:
1. NMIXX – Spinnin' On It
2. Huntrix – Golden
3. ifeye – R U Ok?
4. Jennie – Like Jennie
5. Key – Hunter
6. H1-KEY – Summer Was You
7. NMIXX – High Horse
8. ATEEZ – In Your Fantasy
9. LE SSERAFIM – Ash
10. KiiiKiii – Dancing Alone
11.… pic.twitter.com/sMJBdKtHDd— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) December 10, 2025
NME’s Best K Pop Songs of Previous Years
2025 NMIXX – Spinnin On It.
2024 aespa – Supernova.
2023 NewJeans – Super Shy.
2022 NewJeans – Hype Boy.
2021 IU – Lilac.
