2021 was a good year for K-pop music. Many songs took the level of k pop music to a different height. From the noisy boy group banger to the soft melodic pop, k-pop has been shining throughout the year. So, many hit songs emerged last year, and it is very difficult to rank these songs in order. All the songs in the list are beautifully composed, sung, and played on the screen. However, people have their own views about each song which rank these songs as the top 10 best K-pop songs of the year.
So, here are the top 10 K-pop songs of 2021 in ascending order –
10. Lee Hi Featuring B.I., “Savior”
This year has been proven as the best for the youngest k-pop superstar. Her music and magical voice have made her a sensation in K-pop music. The song ‘Savior’ was responded to so cheerfully and loudly by the audience that it directly gave her access to the list. It is a lovely song with a stunning music video.
9. Anyone by Seventeen
If you ask people about their most liked K-pop song for this year, the answer will probably be the song ‘Anyone’ by Seventeen. Not only is the song that makes the song shine, but it is also the music video that captures the essence of the song beautifully. And this is why the song deserves to be on the list of top 10 K-pop songs of the year.
8. Everest featuring Sam King by AKMU
The brother-sister duo collaborated and gave one of the best songs of k-pop this year. The soulful voice of Sam Kim gives goosebumps at the beginning of the song. However, when Akmu took the song over she took the song to another level. Their duet sounded just magical in the song. The two voices merging silently have created harmony.
7. ‘0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)’ by TXT featuring Seori
This year has been a tremendous year for pop-punk music, whether it’s Machine Gun Kelly or Willow. This song has become famous among k-pop fans for numerous reasons. However, the boys of TXT draw the attention of the audience. Through the song, they have proven that they can stand alone in k-pop music without being compared with any of their predecessors.
6. ‘Advice’ by Taemin
Taemin is known as one o the most thrilling performer of K-pop music. He is very ostentatious in his style and approach. Although he has put his career on hold, before that he has given one of the best k-pop tracks to his fans. Even his thrilling performance in the music video will not allow you to take your eyes away from him.
5. ‘Rosario’ by Epik High feat by CL, Zico:
One of the reputed and popular artists of k-pop Epik high this time has collaborated with hip-hop stars CL and Zico. The song demonstrates self-satisfaction and self-confidence that has been generated from years of experience and the belief they have in their skills.
4. ‘Cinema’ by Cix
If you ask any K-pop fan and ask them which song they have played this year most on repeat, the song ‘ ‘Cinema’ by Cix will definitely be the answer of many of them. Although they have adopted a new vibe in the song, the way they have presented this song with the buoyant chorus, gave audiences goosebumps. With colorful cinematography, the song is going to encourage you for sure. The song is undeniably cheerful and infectious.
3. ‘Tail’ by Sunmi
Tail ids certainly one of the best songs of Sunmi’s career. Intriguing beats and the magical vocals of the artist Sunmi makes the song perfect for the spot. Moreover, it is her dance and expression in the video that makes the song more eye-catching. Her attitude was reflected through her movements and dance steps in the song, which certainly adds an extra and glittering layer to her performance
2. After School by ‘Weekly’
The song has become people’s favorite. You would probably not believe that the songs are played from the gym to parties and everywhere, sometimes openly and sometimes stealthily. All the things that happen after school are tried to be exhibited by the singers in the song. As girls may relate to the scenes, they are likely to fall in love with the song.
1. ‘Bad love’ by Key
There are some reasons for the song to get the number position in the list. The best song to time made by Key is the ‘Bad love’. Surely, 2020 was the throwback year for K-pop music. However, Key was then in the military, so he has got a vintage moment now. Apart from the music and his ferocious vocal of the song, it is his dance that moves people. All together makes this song the best on the list.