BTS takes the crown as the most-streamed 3rd generation K-pop group on Spotify, topping a ranking that highlights the undeniable impact of this iconic era in Korean music! The list, unveiled on November 13, 2025, showcases the four groups whose discographies continue pulling massive global numbers years into their careers. It’s a reminder of how powerful these 3rd-gen groups and their fandoms are, all thanks to the way these K-pop stars shaped the sound and reach of K-pop.
Now, let’s break the ranking down from fourth to first to see how each group earned their place on this list:
4. SEVENTEEN – 7.8 Billion Streams
SEVENTEEN lands in fourth place with an impressive 7.8 billion streams. Known for their unmatched synchronization, self-produced music, and explosive performances, they’ve built a solid global following. Their discography has blended many genres, including EDM, hip-hop, pop-rock and ballads. There’s certainly a song for every fan in their wide catalog.
3. TWICE – 11.2 Billion Streams
TWICE claims third place with 11.2 billion streams, driven by their signature bright sound, catchy hooks, and massive charm. From cute bops to elegant electro-pop bangers, TWICE has dominated the charts and playlists with a strong fanbase and a catalog that spawns hits across a decade.
2. BLACKPINK – 16 Billion Streams
In second place is BLACKPINK with 16 billion streams, supported by their fierce concepts, luxury-brand level presence, and global pop-culture footprint. With their girl-crush aesthetics, hard-sounding beats, and girl power anthems, they’ve become some of the most popular K-pop acts.
1. BTS – 45.5 Billion Streams
At the very top is BTS with a staggering 45.5 billion streams. Their catalogue ranges from introspective storytelling to fun pop music and hip-hop, all powered by one of the largest fanbases in the world. With these massive numbers, BTS continues to define what global streaming dominance looks like.