PremiumFrom BTS' V, Jungkook to NewJeans, Jennie: K-Pop sensations that made it to Apple Music's '100 Best Songs of 2023'
Apple Music's recent release, the '100 Best Songs of 2023,' features an impressive 14 K-pop tracks.
Last Updated: 02.57 PM, Dec 09, 2023
Since the rise of K-pop, from Girls' Generation and PSY to BTS, the genre has firmly established itself in the global music scene. Despite BTS members pursuing solo projects during their mandatory military service, the group continues to exert dominance.
In 2023, K-pop maintained its stronghold on charts in South Korea and worldwide, with emerging artists making significant strides. Apple Music's recent release, the '100 Best Songs of 2023,' features an impressive 14 K-pop tracks. Let's delve into these standout songs.
NewJeans - Ditto
The track from their 'OMG' album secured the top spot on the Circle Digital Chart, maintaining its position for an unprecedented 13 weeks. Additionally, it claimed the 19th position on Rolling Stone's 2023 list of the 100 Greatest Songs in the History of Korean Pop Music, marking the most recent inclusion.
Jungkook - Seven
This track by BTS' youngest member garnered international acclaim and maintains its chart presence even months after its release. It made its debut at the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the Global 200, marking the first number-one for both Jungkook and Latto.
FIFTY FIFTY - Cupid
This track from the nearly defunct group became a viral sensation, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. Fifty Fifty's debut on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart marked them as the fastest Korean musical act to enter either chart after their debut.
XG - Left Right
Derived from "Xtraordinary Girls," the band made history by entering the Mediabase US Radio Top 40, becoming the first female Japanese artist and the inaugural Japanese group to achieve this feat.
Jennie - One of the Girls
The track features a collaboration between Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, South Korean singer and rapper Jennie, and French-American actress and singer Lily-Rose Depp, created for the HBO show 'The Idol.'
LE SSERAFIM - Unforgiven
In New Zealand, this song made its debut at number seven on the RMNZ Hot Singles chart in the issue dated May 8, 2023.
IVE - I Am
The song secured the top spot on the Circle Digital Chart, marking Ive's fourth number-one single on the chart. Additionally, in the United States, "I Am" made its debut at number seven on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart in the issue dated April 22, 2023.
wave to earth - Bad
The track is featured on the album '0.1 Flaws and All,' and it's performed by the current lineup of the band, including Kim Daniel, Shin Donggyu, and Cha Soonjong.
V - Slow Dancing
BTS' Kim Taehyung's song, characterized by a simple jazz rhythm, clinched six first-place trophies and achieved a triple crown on M Countdown. Additionally, it received a nomination and secured the Best Music – Fall award at the Fact Music Awards in October.
Jeon Somi - Fast Forward
The soloist's song achieved commercial success, reaching the fifth position on the Circle Digital Chart and the Billboard's South Korea Songs chart.
DPR Ian - Peanut Butter & Tears
Christian Yu's song, featured in the album 'Dear Insanity,' was not only performed by him but also had him directed and edited the accompanying music video.
Eric Nam - Don't Leave Yet
This track, featured in the album 'House On A Hill,' is complemented by a short film inspired by the album's narrative.
Stray Kids - LALALALA
The fusion of punk and Afrobeats in this track propelled it to the sixth position on the Circle Digital Chart. It marked the group's inaugural appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, securing the 90th spot, and also clinched their first top-ten position on the Billboard Global 200.
aespa - Drama
The track made its debut at number 90 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and secured the tenth spot on the Circle Download Chart. In the United States, it entered the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart at number eight.