Eight K-pop singers and groups—Jungkook and V of BTS, Jisoo of BLACKPINK, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, FIFTY FIFTY, and aespa—have secured various slots among the 100 Best Songs of 2023, as announced by renowned music publication Rolling Stone. Discover which classic songs by these K-pop idols have gained worldwide acclaim by reading on.
100 Best Songs of 2023, as per Rolling Stone
- Rank 6th: NewJeans – Super Shy
- Rank 47th: SEVENTEEN – Super
- Rank 55th: TWICE – MOONLIGHT SUNRISE
- Rank 58th: V – Rainy Days
- Rank 67th: Jisoo – FLOWER
- Rank 75th: FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid
- Rank 95th: aespa – Spicy
- Rank 99th: Jungkook – Seven
NewJeans – Super Shy
Super Shy, the lead single from NewJeans’ second EP, Get Up, is ranked at number six. Super Shy members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein form a flash mob in the song video, decked up in trendy clothing. The song is renowned for its unparalleled dance that is synced.
SEVENTEEN – Super
Super, which came in at number 47, is based on the strong mythological figure from the Journey to the West Chinese literature.Popular for their exuberant dance routines, SEVENTEEN, which consists of S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, are well-known. On July 11, this music video on YouTube topped 100 million views.
TWICE – MOONLIGHT SUNRISE
At No. 55, MOONLIGHT SUNRISE is the king. It’s the group TWICE’s second English single, which includes Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tuzuyu. The beautiful melody of this energetic pop song is inspired by the moonlit atmosphere of TWICE’s performance at Banc of California Stadium.
V – Rainy Days
Rainy Days is a song from BTS’s debut album Layover, which is ranked 58th on our list. The lyrics of this alternative pop R&B song express the feelings of someone who is yearning to meet their special someone. The song’s novelty caused it to rise in popularity on the Digital Song Sales and Billboard Global 200 lists.
Jisoo – FLOWER
Jisoo of BLACKPINK made her YouTube debut with the song FLOWER, which received 40 million views in just 24 hours after it was posted. The lyrics of FLOWER, a song that combines traditional Korean melodies with Caribbean influences, center on the singer’s heartbreak and her journey to move on from a poisonous relationship.
FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid
After going viral on TikTok, the disco-pop song “Cupid” by FIFTY FIFTY (Aran, Keena, Saena, and Sio) has a throwback vibe and is currently rated 75th on the list. The song, which is about an unfulfilled love, reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
aespa – Spicy
As part of their third EP, My World, aespa’s four members—Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningnin—released the song “Spicy.” This upbeat party song with powerful vocals and a fast beat rhythm, which debuted at sixth place on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales list, has achieved various milestones, including clinching 95th place.
Jungkook – Seven
Seven, the 99th position on this list, is where BTS’s maknae (youngest member) Jungkook makes his solo debut. Seven is a passionate serenade that Jungkook wrote in partnership with Latto, in which he declares his desire to spend every day with his lady love. Popular Korean actress Han So Hee is also featured in the song; her chemistry with Jungkook has the internet in a frenzy.