List of the 15 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 According to NME, Is Your Favorite Song Here?

Kapanlagi.com - As we enter mid-2024, K-pop has captured public attention with their interesting and catchy song releases, with some even trending on various social media platforms.

The famous British magazine NME recently released a list of the 15 best K-pop songs of 2024 that you shouldn't miss. Curious about which idols' songs made the list? Let's take a look at the list here! Is your favorite song included?

1. aespa – Supernova

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NME magazine referred to the song Supernova by aespa as one of the best K-pop songs released in 2024. They even praised the talent and abilities of the aespa members as idols

This song is considered very catchy with its beat and the lyrics “ah-oh-ay!” that stick in your mind.

2. ARTMS – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

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The b-side song ARTMS, a group consisting of former members of LOONA, titled The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, is the next song to make it onto this list. This song has even been referred to as a renewed version of LOONA's song Butterfly.

3. BIBI – Bam Yang Gang

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Going viral on social media, the song Bam Yang Gang by BIBI was also chosen as one of the best K-pop songs released this year. Through its mellow and romantic melody, BIBI conveys a simple yet captivating story about a lost love.

4. Chung Ha – I’m Ready

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Next is a song from the soloist of the survival show Produce 101, Chung Ha. Although Chung Ha faced issues with her previous agency, she made a comeback with the song I’m Ready which is considered the most suitable song to welcome her return to the K-pop world.

5. ILLIT – Lucky Girl Syndrome

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The song from the rookie girl group ILLIT under the BE:LIFT Lab agency titled Lucky Girl Syndrome is the next song on this list.

NME magazine praised this song by ILLIT for being refreshing and catchy for a song from their debut album.

6. IU – Love Wins All

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The English magazine described the song IU titled Love Wins All as one of the best K-pop songs of the year, as well as the best love song ever by the woman whose real name is Lee Ji Eun.

All elements such as vocals, musical arrangements, and the dramatic story of its MV make this song one of the best K-pop songs of 2024.

7. KISS OF LIFE – Nothing

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The song from the girl group KISS OF LIFE that is currently trending has successfully made its mark on this list. Through their b-side song titled Nothing, KISS OF LIFE brings back the appreciated 90s R&B genre as a very good song.

8. NMIXX – Dash

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Although the song NMIXX previously sparked much debate, NMIXX's comeback with the song Dash proves that the talents and potential of the members are clearly displayed in the song.

9. QWER – T.B.H

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The latest K-pop band QWER is also on the list as one of the best K-pop song releases this year. The magazine praised the debut song as explosive and addictive.

10. RIIZE – Impossible

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Coming from the boy group RIIZE, their comeback earlier this year with the album titled RIIZING successfully got one of its songs into the list of the best songs currently.

NME described the song Impossible as a perfect summer song and one of the other songs that prove RIIZE can perform in a variety of musical styles.

11. SEVENTEEN – Spell

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The song from the sub-unit SEVENTEEN consisting of Hoshi, The8, Dino, and Jun titled Spell is described as a b-side song that captivates the heart to the point where it’s hard to distinguish between the fantasy world and reality.

12. tripleS – Chiyu

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Having once shocked the K-pop world, the girl group tripleS consisting of 24 members is making a comeback with a song titled Chiyu. This song will make you unable to stop humming.

13. woo!ah! – Blush

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The girl group woo!ah! successfully captures the essence of first love through their song titled Blush. The song, marking their comeback digital single, has a fresh tune that makes listeners feel comfortable.

14. Yves – LOOP ft. Lil Cherry

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After completing her activities as a member of the group LOONA, Yves finally debuted solo with a song titled LOOP. This song successfully made it onto the list of one of the K-pop songs released this year.

15. Zico – SPOT! ft. Jennie

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Featuring Jennie BLACKPINK, who is currently focused on her solo activities as an artist, Zico successfully delights the ears with the release of the addictive song SPOT!. Not only that, but the combination of this previously unthought-of duet creates a beautiful harmony in their voices.

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