BTS emerged as the most-streamed K-pop artist on Spotify Wrapped 2024, with “Who” by Jimin recognized as the top K-pop song of the year.

Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming platform, today unveiled its 2024 Wrapped campaign, celebrating the fans, artists, and creators who defined this record-breaking and culture-shaping year.

As part of the 2024 Wrapped celebrations, Spotify is highlighting K-pop—the cultural powerhouse that has mesmerized millions of listeners globally. The platform unveiled the Global Top K-Pop Artists and Songs of 2024, showcasing the genre’s milestones, record-breaking hits, and exceptional talent.

BTS: Reigning as the Global Top K-Pop Artist

With billions of streams, BTS reigns as the Global Top K-pop Artist of 2024 Spotify Wrapped. The group’s members, Jungkook (#2) and Jimin (#4), also ranked among the top five most-streamed K-pop artists globally, alongside Stray Kids (#3) and NewJeans (#5).

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This year’s Global Top K-Pop Songs of Spotify Wrapped reflects the genre’s diverse sounds and styles. Leading the charge is Jimin’s hit, “Who,” which joined Spotify’s Billions Club this year. Following closely are Jungkook’s “Seven (feat. Latto)” and “Standing Next To You,” at #2 and #3, respectively. V’s soulful track, “Love Me Again,” secures the #4 spot, while ILLIT’s breakout hit, “Magnetic,” rounds out the top five.

A Year of K-pop milestones

2024 marked a year of historic achievements for K-pop, driven by passionate fandoms and genre-defining music.

Jungkook’s “Seven (feat. Latto)” crossed 2 billion streams, while “Standing Next To You” became his second entry into Spotify’s Billions Club. Jimin’s “Like Crazy” also reached this milestone, ranking at #8 on the Global Top K-Pop Songs list.

Rising talent further enriched the K-pop landscape. Alongside “Magnetic” by ILLIT, “SHEESH” by RADAR Korea artist BABYMONSTER also earned a spot among the most-streamed K-pop songs of the year at #15. BABYMONSTER also emerged as the 18th most-streamed K-pop artist. Meanwhile, indie rock band wave to earth entered the list at #17, signaling the growth of K-indie on the global stage.

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Collaborations added another layer of global K-pop appeal this year. ROSÉ’s duet with Bruno Mars, “APT.,” landed at #6, while LISA’s anthem, “New Woman (feat. ROSALÍA),” ranked at #16.

“Behind every K-Pop milestone and chart-topping hit is the undeniable passion of its fandom,” said Jungjoo Park, Head of Music, Spotify Korea.

“Beyond streaming the music, the fans have played a pivotal role in shaping K-Pop into the cultural phenomenon it is on Spotify today. That’s why Spotify Wrapped is more than a reflection on the music that defined our year. It’s a celebration of all the ways the fans show up for the artists they love—from propelling breakout artists, driving milestone moments, and influencing the ongoing growth of the genre,” he added.

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Check out the full 2024 Wrapped Global Top K-Pop lists:

Global Top K-Pop Artists of the Year, 2024

  1. BTS
  2. Jung Kook
  3. Stray Kids
  4. Jimin
  5. NewJeans
  6. BLACKPINK
  7. V
  8. JENNIE
  9. LE SSERAFIM
  10. SEVENTEEEN
  11. ENHYPEN
  12. TWICE
  13. aespa
  14. TOMORROW X TOGETHER
  15. LISA
  16. (G)I-IDLE
  17. wave to earth
  18. BABYMONSTER
  19. IVE
  20. Agust D

Global Top K-Pop Songs of the Year, 2024

  1. “Who” by Jimin
  2. “Seven (feat. Latto)” by Jung Kook
  3. “Standing Next to You” by Jung Kook
  4. “Love Me Again” by V
  5. “Magnetic” by ILLIT
  6. “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
  7. “FRI(END)S” by V
  8. “Like Crazy” by Jimin
  9. “3D (feat. Jack Harlow)” by Jung Kook
  10. “Rockstar” by LISA
  11. “Perfect Night” by LE SSERAFIM
  12. “Smart” by LE SSERAFIM
  13. “Super Shy” by NewJeans
  14. “Drama” by aespa
  15. “SHEESH” by BABYMONSTER
  16. “New Woman (feat. ROSALÍA)” by LISA
  17. “Supernova” by aespa
  18. “EASY” by LE SSERAFIM
  19. “Haegeum” by Agust D
  20. “The Astronaut” by JIN

Learn more about 2024 Wrapped here.

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