K-Pop Music: The Top Songs of 2019
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A comprehensive guide to the top K-Pop songs of 2019. This list includes hit songs from some of the biggest K-Pop groups like BTS, EXO, and BLACKPINK.
K-Pop Music: The Top Songs of 2019
If you’re looking for a fresh and catchy sound, you can’t go wrong with K-Pop music. K-Pop has taken the world by storm with its catchy tunes, addictive beats, and visually appealing music videos. Wondering what the most popular K-Pop songs of 2019 are? Here’s a list of the top K-Pop songs of the year, according to Billboard.
“Kill This Love” – BLACKPINK
Released on April 5, 2019, “Kill This Love” is a song recorded by South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. The track was written by Teddy, Teddy Park, and Bekuh Boom, with the latter also producing it. It is the lead single from the group’s extended play of the same name. A trap and hip hop song with elements of EDM, its instrumentation consists of synthesizers and drum machines. The lyrics center on female empowerment and self-love, while also touches upon themes such as heartbreak.
“Kill This Love” was released to critical acclaim, with many praising its empowering message and catchy hooks. The song debuted at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making BLACKPINK the highest-charting female K-pop act on the chart and marking their second entry overall. In South Korea, it debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, becoming BLACKPINK’s fourth consecutive number-one single in the country. It also topped charts in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
“Boy with Luv” – BTS feat. Halsey
“Boy with Luv” is a song recorded by South Korean boy group BTS, featuring American singer Halsey, as the lead single for their second Korean-language studio album, Map of the Soul: Persona. Written by Pdogg, RM, Supmediatone, Halsey and J-Hope, the song was produced by Pdogg. The song was released on April 12, 2019.
“Gotta Go” – Chungha
“Gotta Go” is a song recorded by South Korean singer Chungha. It was released on June 27, 2019, by MNH Entertainment as the lead single from her second extended play Flourishing. The song was written by Composer O, Ellice, and Chungha, and produced by O.
The song is a EDM track with house and trap elements. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is addicted to their phone and the internet, and how they are trying to break free from that addiction.
“Gotta Go” was a commercial success in South Korea, peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and became Chungha’s first number-one song on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. The song also received a Melon Music Award nomination for Best Dance Performance.
“Solo” – Jennie
“Solo” is a song by South Korean singer Jennie. It was released on November 12, 2018, by YG Entertainment, as the lead single from her debut extended play, Solo. The song was written by Teddy, Choice37, R.Tee and 24 and composed by Teddy, R.Tee and 24. Musically, “Solo” is described as an “R&B trap” song with elements of hip hop and EDM. The lyrics were inspired by the feeling of independence that comes with being single.
The music video for “Solo” was directed by Seo Hyun-seung and edited by Yang Ga-ram. It features Jennie walking around different settings in a glamorous outfit and enjoying her time alone. Within 24 hours of its release, the music video surpassed 36 million views on YouTube, making Jennie the first female solo artist to reach this milestone. “Solo” debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, becoming Jennie’s first number one single in South Korea. It also debuted at number two on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart with 8,000 downloads sold in its first week. The song peaked at number 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Songs chart in the United States.
In 2019, “Solo” was included in several year-end lists of best songs. Time placed it at number six on their list of 10 Best Songs of 2018, writing that it is “a veritable earworm built around a simple but irresistible synth line”. Pitchfork ranked it at number 19 on their list of The 100 Best Songs of 2018, while Stereogum placed it at number 22 on their list of The 50 Best Songs of 2018 calling it a “breakout solo hit”.
“Apology” – iKON
iKON is a South Korean boy band formed in 2015 by YG Entertainment. The group is composed of seven members: Bobby, Jay, Ju-ne, Song, DK, Chan and Jinhwan. The band debuted on October 1, 2015, with the album “[Welcome Back](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_Back_(iKon_album))”, and have since released two studio albums and four extended plays in Korean. They have also released one studio album and one single album in Japanese.
“Apology” is a song recorded by iKON for their debut album “[Welcome Back](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_Back_(iKon_album))”. It was released on October 1, 2015 as the lead single from the album. The song peaked at number 21 on the [Gaon Digital Chart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaon_Digital_Chart), and has sold over 1 million digital copies in South Korea as of January 2016.
“Apology” is a synthpop song with trap influences, written by YG Entertainment producers Teddy Park and Choice37. The song was praised for its catchy hook and addictive chorus. Critics also noted the song’s similarity to Justin Bieber’s “Sorry”, which was also produced by Teddy Park.
Music video
The music video for “Apology” was released on October 1, 2015, the same day as the single’s release. The video features the seven members of iKON dancing in a warehouse filled with green lasers. As of January 2016, the video has over 36 million views on YouTube.
K-Pop Music: The Top Albums of 2019
In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the top K-Pop songs of 2019. We’ll be including both solo artists and groups, and ranking them based on popularity, sales, and critical reception. So without further ado, let’s get into it.
“Map of the Soul: Persona” – BTS
BTS’ “Map of the Soul: Persona” is the top K-Pop album of 2019. The album was released on April 12, 2019 and features seven tracks. “Boy with Luv” is the lead single off the album.
“Persona” debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming BTS’ third consecutive album to do so. In South Korea, the album sold over 2.6 million copies in its first month of release, setting a new record for the country’s biggest opening month sales of all time.
Other popular K-Pop albums of 2019 include BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love,” EXO’s “Don’t Mess Up My Tempo,” and Red Velvet’s “The ReVe Festival: Day 1.”
“Kill This Love” – BLACKPINK
1. “Kill This Love” – BLACKPINK
2. “MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA” – BTS
3. “Noir” – ATEEZ
4. “We Young” – NCT DREAM
5. “I’m so sick” – APINK
6. “Goodbye” – WANNA ONE
7. “Dallyeola” – EXO
8. “Take Off” – Seventeen
9. “#Cookie Jar” – OH MY GIRL
10. “$auce$taccy” – PENTAGON
“We Young” – NCT 127
NCT 127 is a sub-unit of the South Korean boy group NCT. Their debut album, “We Young” was released on January 6, 2018 and debuted at number one on the Billboard World Albums chart. The album contains thirteen tracks, including the lead single “Limitless”.
“I Am” – MONSTA X
Monbebe, are you ready? After much anticipation, MONSTA X finally dropped their first full English album, “All About Luv,” on February 14th. The album features a total of 12 tracks, 6 of which are new songs written in English just for this album! “All About Luv” is a fun, feel-good album that’s perfect for any fan of pop music.
Some of the standout tracks on the album include the lead single “Who Do U Love?,” featuring American rapper Wiz Khalifa, as well as “Middle of the Night” and “someone’s someone.” But really, there isn’t a bad song on the album! Whether you’re a long-time Monbebe or just getting into K-pop, “All About Luv” is definitely an album you need in your collection.
“Take Off” – WayV
K-Pop music is always evolving and there are always new bands and artists emerging onto the scene. 2019 was no exception, with a number of hugely successful K-Pop albums being released. Here are some of the best K-Pop albums of 2019:
“Take Off” – WayV
This debut album from Chinese K-Pop group WayV debuted at number one on the Billboard World Albums chart and features the hit single “Regular”.
“MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA” – BTS
The sixth album from global superstars BTS, “MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and features the singles “Boy With Luv” and “Mikrokosmos”.
“Kill This Love” – BLACKPINK
The second EP from BLACKPINK, “Kill This Love” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and features the title track of the same name.
