Did you make it to the Top 1% listeners of your favorite K-pop acts? On Thursday, November 29, Spotify unveiled its compilation of the most streamed K-pop artists and songs for the year 2023.
For those unfamiliar, the Spotify Wrapped feature is an annual end-of-the-year event wherein the music giant showcases the top artists, songs, albums, and podcasts in their streaming platform.
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As for the most streamed K-pop artists, BTS reigned supreme, securing the coveted top spot again. Within the same category, Jungkook and Jimin claimed the third and sixth positions, respectively. Both BTS members released their solo debut albums this year—Jungkook with Golden and Jimin with Face—and set Guinness World Records for their individual releases.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK earned the title of the most streamed girl group of the year, and ranked second to BTS in the top 10. Overall, the Top 10 most streamed K-pop artists include four boy groups, four girl groups, and two solo artists.
In terms of the most streamed K-pop songs, Jungkook clinched the top spot with his debut solo track “Seven (feat. Latto).” Additionally, Jimin’s “Like Crazy” secured the third position on the list. Interestingly, they’re the only entries in the Top 10 that came from a male act. Other entries in the Top 10 were mainly from female acts, with NewJeans securing four entries out of 10.
#JungKook and @Latto's "Seven" was the most streamed K-Pop song on Spotify globally in 2023, ranked #4 overall. pic.twitter.com/oZQSulhr8z
— chart data (@chartdata) November 29, 2023
Furthermore, Jungkook’s “Seven” also dominated the worldwide charts, ranking fourth at the most streamed song globally. According to Spotify, the only songs that racked up more Spotify streams in 2023 were Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” SZA’s “Kill Bill,” and Harry Styles’ “As It Was.” What makes this achievement even more impressive is that “Seven” was only released in mid-July.
Top songs, artists for 2023 according to Spotify Korea
Spotify’s Top 10 Most Streamed K-pop Artists are:
- BTS
- BLACKPINK
- Jungkook
- NewJeans
- Stray Kids
- Jimin
- TWICE
- SEVENTEEN
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- LE SSERAFIM
Meanwhile, the Top 10 Most Streamed K-pop Songs are:
- Jungkook “Seven“
- FIFTY FIFTY “Cupid“
- Jimin “Like Crazy“
- NewJeans “OMG“
- NewJeans “Ditto“
- NewJeans “Super Shy”
- Lisa “Money“
- Jisoo “Flower“
- BLACKPINK “Shut Down”
- NewJeans “Hype Boy”
Featured image: BTS during their ‘Permission to Dance’ concert. Credit: Facebook/BTS