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Back-to-back releases of K-pop soloist songs have made the year a wonderful experience for fans. These artists have garnered millions, from BTS Jimin's Muse to Lisa's Rockstar, with their unique sounds and powerful performances.
This listicle delves into the top K-pop soloist songs of the year, showcasing tracks that have topped charts and resonated deeply with fans. By July 2024, stars like Jimin, Jung Kook, V, Lisa, and RM have released their solo songs listed below. All these songs have garnered millions of plays on Spotify.
Note: This article reflects the author's opinion and is listed in no particular order.
Some of the biggest K-pop soloist songs debut this year
The Sportskeeda team has selected the songs which are:
Trending
- Who
- Rockstar
- Never Let Go
- Friends
- Come Back To Me
1) Who by BTS Jimin
On July 19, BTS Jimin unveiled his second solo album, Muse. Who, the main track from the album, garnered millions of views in just a few days of its release on Spotify and YouTube. Currently, the song has garnered over 45 million views on Spotify.
This new solo single, Who, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts, making him the second BTS member to achieve this feat, following Jungkook. On Spotify Global Top Songs, it debuted in first position.
The album Muse consists of seven songs, and Jimin performed Who on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The track is set at night time, crowded with the city's hustle and bustle, where Jimin is looking for his muse.
"We have never met, but she is all I see all night / Never met, she is always on my mind / Wanna give her the world and so much more / Who is my heart waiting for!"
With these lyrics, Jimin portrayed the theme - the quest for love in this K-pop soloist song.
2) Rockstar by Lisa
On June 28, Lisa debuted her fourth K-pop soloist song, Rockstar. After founding her own management company, LLOUD, and signing with RCS Records, this track became their debut release. The track is one of the biggest hit tracks in recent months and earned over 110 million plays on Spotify.
Rockstar debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart, marking her first solo leader. This makes her the third member of BLACKPINK to achieve a solo No. 1 on this chart. On Spotify, this K-pop soloist song debuts at 8th.
As one of the most successful K-pop soloist songs of 2024, Rockstar has broken several records. It became the most-viewed track in 24 hours by a K-pop soloist, previously held by IU's Love Wins All.
The music video was number one in multiple countries and topped YouTube's Worldwide Trending Music Chart. This K-pop soloist song also debuted at 8th place on the US Spotify Global Chart, marking the strongest debut by a female K-pop solo artist.
3) Never Let Go by Jung Kook
BTS member Jung Kook dropped his new single, Never Let Go, on June 7 through Weverse and BTS' official social media channels. The track is themed on mutual support, dedicated to the BTS ARMY.
Jung Kook noted in HYBE's press release,
"Never Let Go is a track dedicated to [BTS] fans, ARMY, conveying a sincere message to never let go of each other."
After a year-long hiatus of his debut album Golden in 2023, this K-pop soloist song has marked FESTA 2024. Currently, it has 104 million plays on Spotify. On the Billboard 200 Album chart, it debuted at No. 2. On Global Spotify Charts, it ranks 14th.
Jung Kook has consistently released tracks for BTS FESTA since the group's third anniversary in 2016, including collaborations and solo songs like I Know with RM, Still With You in 2020, and My You in 2022.
4) Friends by V
On March 15, BTS' Taehyung released his latest single, FRI(END)S, another K-pop soloist song of the year. The song is rooted in pop-soul and written in English. With the pink background in the video, the song embarks on a sweet mood, garnering more than 266 million plays on Spotify.
The song debuted in second position on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart. Upon release, FRI(END)S entered the Billboard Global Excl. US chart at No. 3 and the Global 200 at No. 5. At Spotify's Daily Global Top Song Charts, it ranks 7th.
V said,
"I will miss you so much," he penned at the time, as translated to English. "Actually, I'm really sad that I can't make happy memories with my ARMY for the time being […] it's the hardest not to see the ARMY."
In 2023, this BTS member released his debut album, Layover, consisting of tracks like Love Me Again, Rainy Days, and Slow Dancing.
5) Come Back To Me by RM
Kim Namjoon, also known as RM, comes on this list for releasing a K-pop soloist song. On June 10, the BTS leader released the track and posted it on HYBE's YouTube channel.
This K-pop soloist song ranks 23rd on Spotify's Top 50 Global chart. In this video, RM plays different roles, depicting different aspects of life, such as being a friend, a married man, and a child. On Spotify, it has received 58 million plays so far.
The video concludes with RM walking out of a house holding hands with a woman, symbolizing a positive transformation in his interactions with others. The emotional portrayal in the video has garnered praise from fans for its depth and RM's acting skills.
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BTS' Jimin's Muse album, especially the track Who, has garnered millions of views, highlighting his quest for love. With Lisa's Rockstar, she has dominated the charts, marking a significant milestone in her solo career.
Jung Kook's Never Let Go continues to resonate with the BTS Army, while V's FRI(END)S brings a soulful vibe to his discography. RM's Come Back To Me offers a deep and emotional narrative.
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