The year 2025 has started off strong for K-pop, with several groups making a splash with the release of their new tracks. Now let’s check out the best K-pop songs of 2025.
Since its inception in 2006, Spotify has established itself as one of the world’s leading music platforms, with Korean artists now occupying a prominent position. Thanks to their international popularity and rhythmic songs, several K-pop groups have been among the top entries on the global chart, which is updated in real time. Here’s a look at the five tracks that have recorded the best debuts since the beginning of the year.
Best K-pop Songs of 2025
Jump By Blackpink
On July 11, 2025, BLACKPINK made a highly anticipated comeback with their digital single, “JUMP.” The YG Entertainment group cemented its global leadership status by racking up 7.02 million streams in just 24 hours.
This record makes JUMP the most successful K-pop debut of the year on Spotify. This latest success demonstrates that BLACKPINK remains the benchmark among girl groups today.
Dirty Work By aespa
Coming in second place, aespa released Dirty Work on June 27, 2025. The hip-hop-tinged track, the lead track from their debut single album, racked up 1.83 million streams upon its release. This performance quickly propelled the SM Entertainment group up the charts both in Korea and internationally.
Bad diser by ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN took third place with Bad Desire (With or Without You), from their sixth mini album Desire: Unleash. The boy group, produced by Belift Lab, recorded 1.67 million streams on the day of release. This strong launch confirms that ENHYPEN remains among the most followed boy groups in the K-pop scene, with a loyal fanbase across the globe.
This is for by twice
On the same day as BLACKPINK, July 11, 2025, TWICE released “THIS IS FOR,” the title track from their fourth studio album, which is entirely in English. Within 24 hours, the track had racked up 1.62 million streams on Spotify. The group delivers a powerful message of self-belief, confidence, and inner strength, reinforcing their positive image among the public.
Your Idol by Saja Boys
Finally, in fifth place, Saja Boys, a fictional group from the Netflix KPop film Demon Hunters, also made a lasting impression. Since the film’s release, the group has been the center of discussion among fans.
Their track “YOUR IDOL” reached 1.62 million streams upon its release. Even though this group doesn’t actually exist, they prove they have all the makings of a true musical phenomenon, as evidenced by their success on the platform.