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K-pop boy group songs have grown increasingly popular in recent years. Their songs are the products of the unique personalities and talents within the groups. Some K-pop boy groups self-produce their songs, rendering a touch of authenticity and realness to their melodies. These songs capture the group’s struggles, experiences, and dreams, connecting them to listeners on a deep level.
Their music appeals to a wide audience, evidenced by Stray Kids' EP Ate making its debut as number 1 on the Billboard Global 200. K-pop charts released its most recent list of K-Pop boy groups with the highest 1st-hour unique listeners on Melon, the popular South Korean music streaming service, featuring acclaimed acts like SEVENTEEN and NCT DREAM.
K-pop boy group songs with the highest 1st-hour unique listeners on Melon in 2024 (So far)
According to K-pop charts, a unique listener represents one account that has listened to a song, even if the account streams the song multiple times, it counts as one unique listen.
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- SEVENTEEN, MAESTRO
- NCT DREAM, Smoothie
- RIIZE, Boom Boom Bass
- SEVENTEEN, Cheers To Youth
- SEVENTEEN, LALALI
1. SEVENTEEN, MAESTRO
Taking first place with 33,865 unique listeners within its first hour on Melon is SEVENTEEN'S lead track MAESTRO from their compilation album, 17 Is Right Here. The band dropped MAESTRO on April 29, 2024, and immediately followed up with a music video on the same day. The song blends R&B style with K-Pop and dance and incorporates a groovy rhythm.
The K-pop boy group song encourages the 13-member boyband to use their past experiences as a source of motivation along their musical journey. The single gained chart-topping success, peaking at number 1 on the Circle digital chart and ranked number 50 on Billboard Global 200.
2. NCT DREAM, Smoothie
NCT DREAM's Smoothie was released on March 25, 2024, and garnered 25,856 unique listeners within its first hour of release on Melon Music. Smoothie is the second single from the K-pop boy group’s sixth EP DREAM()SCAPE.
The hip-hop song features an 808 bass sound, complemented by the rhythm of a snare line. The song lyrics reflect a carefree approach to the complexity and difficulties that life entails, which was metaphorically explained with the pleasure derived from drinking a smoothie.
This K-pop boy group song ranked number 1 on the Circle weekly digital download chart upon its release and amassed over 30 million streams in less than 40 days of its release on Spotify.
3. RIIZE, Boom Boom Bass
Boom Boom Bass was released on June 17, 2024. The song is the lead track and opening song from the band's eponymous mini album RIIZING featuring eight tracks. The pop music is accompanied by an uptempo beat and the flow of a bass guitar which gives life to the catchy hook. Upon the song's release on Melon Music, it had 22,623 unique first-hour listeners.
The lyrics of this K-pop boy group song revolve around love and fun, capturing the vibrancy and youthfulness of the band which emotes through the music. Additionally, Boom Boom Bass peaked at number 5 on the South Korea Apple Music chart upon its release and has now surpassed 45 million digital points on the Circle Chart.
4. SEVENTEEN, Cheers To Youth
This 4th track from SEVENTEEN's 17 Is Right Here album secures the number 4 spot on the list with a total number of 22,334 listeners within an hour of its debut on Melon Music. Cheers To Youth was released on April 29, 2024. The K-pop boy group song gives an insight into the uncertainty and mixed feelings that accompany being young.
The SEVENTEEN song admonishes youths to stay resilient and optimistic amidst the challenges they're faced with. The track has a Japanese rock feel to it, with a blend of percussion, brassy flair, and bass arrangements. The hit track ranked 54 on the Circle Global K-Pop chart and 79 on the Circle Digital Chart.
5. SEVENTEEN, LALALI
LALALI was released on April 29, 2024, as the second title track from SEVENTEEN's 33-track studio album,17 Is Right Here. The energetic and empowering song expresses confidence and liberation.
The song features a fast-paced melody and makes use of percussion to create a groovy tone. The song features rap interludes and hype choruses. The lyrics of this K-pop boy group song convey the message of self-worth, free living, and not conforming to societal norms. LALALI raked in a total number of 20,739 streams within its first hour of release on Melon Music.
LALALI ranked number 80 on the Circle Global K-Pop chart and is the band’s 137th track to cross 10 million streams on Spotify.
These K-pop boy group songs feature groovy rhythms and upbeat melodies. The tracks blend the catchy lyrics, sounds, and performances that K-pop music is popular for.
