The most popular K-pop solo songs in 2024 include hits from Jungkook of BTS, Jennie of BLACKPINK, and Hwasa of Mamamoo. These singers made their debut as group members of some of the most popular K-pop groups in the world and have spread their wings as solo artists in recent times.
Interest in K-pop music is at an all-time high, and Korean artists have featured on the US Hot 100 and Billboard 200 albums. K-pop sensations like BLACKPINK, BTS, and TWICE, amongst others, have successfully toured countries like the USA, alluding to their popularity and huge fanbase.
8 Most popular K-pop solo songs of 2024 (so far)
The most popular K-pop solo songs from K-pop idols have topped Apple Music and Spotify charts of 2024.
- Seven by Jungkook ft Latto
- Flower by Jisoo
- I Love My Body by Hwasa
- 3D by Jungkook ft Jack Harlow
- You & Me by Jennie
- Closer Than This by Jimin
- C’mon by Jini featuring Amine
- Standing Next To You by Jungkook ft Usher
1) Seven by Jungkook ft Latto
Seven by Jungkook of BTS, featuring American rapper Latto, was released as a single on July 14, 2023, and is still topping charts in 2024. Seven by Jungkook broke Spotify records in 2023 as the fastest song to reach a billion streams.
At the BIC Seven Awards 2024, the solo song from Jungkook cinched the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ Award. Seven by Jungkook celebrates passion and intimacy with the lyrics suggesting that each day of the week should be spent experiencing love with that special someone.
2) Flower by Jisoo
Flower by Jisoo of BLACKPINK was released in March 2023 as the lead single from the singer’s debut album Me. The mid-tempo dance song fuses traditional Korean melodies with Carribean components to create trap melodies. The lyrics of the song celebrate freedom from a toxic relationship. The song uses a flower metaphor to describe the relationship’s final phase.
Flower by Jisoo ranks among Spotify’s most popular K-pop solo songs of 2024. The song won Song of the Year at the Asian Pop Music Awards 2024 and won 9 first-place trophies in South Korean music programs, among other feats. Flower also debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200.
3) I Love My Body by Hwasa
I Love My Body is Hwasa of Mamamoo's third single album and first release since joining Psy’s P Nation, released in September 2023. The comeback K-pop song preaches self-love and, according to Hwasa, was released as a response to her public indecency controversy, adding that the song title made her laugh and refreshed her mood.
The fun song is on the list of Apple Music’s most popular K-pop solo songs of 2024, and the lyrics include, 'It's okay to be okay, don’t fake it. Don’t get hung up;' celebrate originality and being true to yourself.
4) 3D by Jungkook ft Jack Harlow
The single album by Jungkook of the boy group BTS featuring Grammy-nominated American rapper Jack Harlow was released as a single in September 2024 and is one of the most popular K-pop solo songs on Spotify in 2024.
The song expresses JungKook’s singing versatility and abilities. The song style is reminiscent of R&B of the early 2000s. According to Big Hit Music, the song:
“employs a witty use of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dimensions to express ones’s desire to be connected to someone.”
5) You & Me by Jennie
You & Me was performed during the BLACKPINK Born Pink world tour (2022-2023) and was released in October 2023. You & Me is Jennie Kim’s second individual release after the first one about five years ago.
The dance-pop track features lyrics that celebrate romance and being in love. The song features in Apple Music and Spotify's most popular K-pop solo songs of 2024 list.
The song also sheds light on BLACKPINK Jennie Kim’s prowess as a singer and rapper and creates visuals of the singer telling a romantic story with lyrics like; 'I love you and me dancing in the moonlight.'
6) Closer Than This by Jimin
Closer Than This is the second digital single by Jimin of BTS, released in December 2023. The song symbolizes a love letter to the members of BTS and the fandom with lyrics like; 'Do you also remember? The moment we first met? We were so shy and awkward back then.'
The solo song topped the global iTunes charts upon its release, but it missed the Hot 100 2024 by a few marks. It also features on Apple Music's most popular K-pop solo songs 2024 list.
7) C’mon by Jini featuring Amine
C’mon, by Jini, a former member of the girl group NIMIXX, was released in 2023. The track is one of five songs featured in the singer's EP, A Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove.
The song features lyrics that speak of the rush of emotions between lovers and their passion. It also features guest artist Amine, who delivers a rap verse on the K-pop dance track. C’mon, by Jini, was featured on Apple Music’s most popular K-pop solo songs in 2024.
8) Standing Next To You by Jungkook featuring Usher
The remix of the original by Jungkook of BTS was released in November 2023 as part of the 11 tracks in the BTS member's album titled Golden, which features superstars like Latto, Jack Harlow, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, and Justin Timberlake, amongst others.
The funky pop track features lyrics depicting two lovers dancing and declaring their love for each other. The song ranks amongst Apple Music and Spotify's most popular K-pop solo songs 2024 list.
These most popular K-pop solo songs of 2024 are renowned for their lyrics and tunes.