Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming platform, has released its much-anticipated 2024 South Korean Music Global Impact List. This list highlights the Top 30 tracks by South Korean artists that made the biggest impact on Spotify outside of South Korea in the second half of 2024.
BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids Lead the Spotify Global Impact List
K-pop continues to dominate international charts, with Jimin’s “Who” taking the top spot as the most-streamed South Korean track globally. BLACKPINK Rosé and Bruno Mars‘ collaboration “APT.” followed at #2, while Jennie‘s “Mantra” secured the #3 position. Stray Kids’ energetic “Chk Chk Boom” landed at #4, and Jimin returned to the list at #5 with “Be Mine.”
BTS members had an overwhelming presence, accounting for 10 of the 30 tracks on the list. Jimin alone secured five solo spots, while Jin, V, and their collaborations also made a strong impact.
- Jin: “Running Wild” (#6), “I’ll Be There” (#8), and the viral hit “Super Tuna” (#23)
- V: “Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)” (#9) and a festive collaboration “White Christmas (with V of BTS)” (#26)
Additionally, BLACKPINK Rosé secured three tracks, including “number one girl” (#13) and “toxic till the end” (#15). Meanwhile, Stray Kids proved their strong international fanbase by placing four songs in the Top 30. Not only that, aespa, KISS OF LIFE, ENHYPEN each claimed two spots on the list.
Rookie Groups Making a Global Impact
Emerging K-pop artists are gaining massive international traction. BABYMONSTER and MEOVV, two breakout rookie groups of 2024, secured multiple placements:
- BABYMONSTER: “FOREVER” (#11) and “DRIP” (#17)
- MEOVV: “MEOW” (#30)
BABYMONSTER was also Spotify’s RADAR Korea artist in 2024, receiving dedicated editorial support and marketing promotions to expand their global reach.
“The 2024 South Korean Music Global Impact List is a testament to the worldwide reach of K-Pop. It’s thrilling to see emerging groups like BABYMONSTER and MEOVV make waves alongside global superstars. Spotify remains committed to supporting Korean artists in expanding their presence on the international stage.”
Jungjoo Park, Spotify’s Head of Music South Korea.
Spotify 2024 South Korean Music Global Impact List
- “Who” – Jimin
- “APT.” – ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
- “Mantra” – JENNIE
- “Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids
- “Be Mine” – Jimin
- “Running Wild” – Jin
- “CRAZY” – LE SSERAFIM
- “I’ll Be There” – Jin
- “Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)” – V, Park Hyo Shin
- “Whiplash” – aespa
- “FOREVER” – BABYMONSTER
- “Sticky” – KISS OF LIFE
- “number one girl” – ROSÉ
- “XO (Only If You Say Yes)” – ENHYPEN
- “toxic till the end” – ROSÉ
- “Igloo” – KISS OF LIFE
- “DRIP” – BABYMONSTER
- “UP – KARINA Solo” – aespa
- “Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson)” – Jimin, Sofia Carson
- “I Like It” – Stray Kids
- “Come Play (from the series Arcane League of Legends)” – Stray Kids, Young Miko, Arcane, Tom Morello, League of Legends
- “Rebirth (Intro)” – Jimin
- “Super Tuna” – Jin
- “Brought The Heat Back” – ENHYPEN
- “Over The Moon” – TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- “White Christmas (with V of BTS)” – V, Bing Crosby
- “Cherish (My Love)” – ILLIT
- “Interlude: Showtime” – Jimin
- “JJAM” – Stray Kids
- “MEOW” – MEOVV
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