{"id":153707,"date":"2025-12-09T10:31:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=153707"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:31:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:31:24","slug":"top-10-kpop-moments-in-2025-with-stray-kids-the-blackpink-members-and-more-according-to-rolling-stone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/top-10-kpop-moments-in-2025-with-stray-kids-the-blackpink-members-and-more-according-to-rolling-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 KPop moments in 2025, with Stray Kids, the BLACKPINK members and more, according to Rolling Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another year goes by, and it\u2019s another year in which massive names like Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, and BTS<\/strong> make KPop great. And while they\u2019ve all chosen to do it in their own different ways, it\u2019s clear the genre soared to new heights in 2025. With epic moments such as a demon-slaying KPop film, solo work from established groups, massive world tours, and touching coming-out stories, this year is sure to go down in history.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down the top 10 KPop moments in 2025, according to Rolling Stone:<\/p>\n

10. KPop Demon Hunters becomes a cultural takeover<\/strong>
\nThe animated film became Netflix\u2019s most-watched movie ever, and its soundtrack became Spotify\u2019s second biggest album of 2025. The soundtrack is nominated for multiple Grammy Awards in 2026, and Golden became one of the most successful tracks this year. It was impossible to escape the KPop Demon Hunters craze, with every kid, adult, and KPop fan loving it to the honmoon and beyond.<\/p>\n

09. Stray Kids continue their unstoppable streak<\/strong>
\nTheir dominATE World Tour ranked as the second most successful global tour of 2025 and their mixtape Do It extended their record of eight consecutive Billboard 200 Number One debuts. Every comeback pushed the bar higher and cemented Stray Kids as one of KPop\u2019s most successful acts in 2025.<\/p>\n

08. Hwasa goes viral with Good Goodbye<\/strong>
\nHer emotional breakup song debuted at Number 43 on the Global 200, hit Number One in Korea, and scored a Perfect All Kill across every major chart. The chemistry in her performance with Park Jeong min turned the song into a viral sensation, earning new traction from different audiences.<\/p>\n

07. JUST B\u2019s Bain bravely comes out on stage<\/strong>
\nDuring a Los Angeles show, Bain came out as gay to his fans and delivered a powerful performance of Born This Way. His honesty made headlines across the industry and marked one of the most courageous moments from any Korean idol in years.<\/p>\n

06. TWICE gets historic achievements<\/strong>
\nTWICE became the first female KPop act to headline Lollapalooza, contributed a standout track for KPop Demon Hunters with \u201cStrategy\u201d and performed at the Victoria\u2019s Secret Fashion Show. Their influence stretched across live music, film and fashion all in the same year, proving that they\u2019re not slowing down as one of KPop\u2019s juggernauts.<\/p>\n

05. CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, and ALLDAY PROJECT shake up the rookie scene<\/strong>
\nThree rookie groups established themselves as rookie acts, all thanks to their addictive music and dazzling charisma. CORTIS became Big Hit Entertaiment\u2019s third active group after BTS and TXT, ALLDAY PROJECT also became the first co-ed group in almost a decade, adding fresh energy to the fourth-gen landscape, and Hearts2Hearts brought youthful energy to SM Entertainment\u2019s roster with sweet melodies.<\/p>\n

04. Cocona of XG shares their identity publicly<\/strong>
\nOn their 20th birthday, Cocona revealed they are AFAB transmasculine non-binary and shared that they underwent top surgery earlier in the year. Their honesty sparked meaningful conversations worldwide and earned deep respect from fans. While not strictly KPop, XG is a group that is related to the KPop world and was trained and promotes under that system.<\/p>\n

03. Waterbomb Festival turns up the heat<\/strong>
\nIdols were drenched, the crowds went wild, and stars like Shownu and Kwon Eun-bi stole the spotlight with iconic performances. The festival only grew bigger, bolder, and more daring, proving why it is the world\u2019s wettest music party.<\/p>\n

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Shownu in the tiniest white crop top at 2025 Waterbomb and CassCool this year \ud83e\udd74\ud83e\udee0 He's so massive, it's unbelievable \ud83d\ude2d\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/7dbUQ8lL3u<\/a><\/p>\n

— Lia K (@tomyluvshownu) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/figure>\n \n