TOP 100 Greatest Songs in K-Pop History' 3rd place: Gangnam Style, 2nd place: Growl, who will take the long-awaited #1?!

Wow, I was wondering what song beat Dynamite and made it into the top 3

Number One, Growl, Gangnam Style ㅋㅋ Songs that make you nod your head without realizing it..ㅎㅎ

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♦︎TOP 3 masterpieces… The pinnacle of K-pop history

3rd place. Gangnam Style - Psy

Psy's "Gangnam Style," which imprinted the word "K-pop" all over the world, took third place. This song, which became a global sensation by first surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube in 2012, played a big role in expanding the horizons of K-pop with its humorous lyrics and addictive melody. Through this song, Psy proved that K-pop can work in the global market, not just in Asia.

2nd place. Growl - EXO

EXO's "Growl", released in 2013, is a song that defined their career and a masterpiece that opened a new era of K-pop. The stage performance based on sophisticated R&B sounds and group dances made EXO's strengths known to the world. In particular, "Growl" gained explosive popularity not only in Korea but also in China, Japan, and all over Asia, establishing EXO as a true global idol.

1st place. No.1 - BoA

The glorious first place went to 'No. 1' by 'Asia's Star' BoA. Released in 2002, this song is a symbolic song that played a key role in K-pop expanding into overseas markets. This song, which combines a sweet melody with BoA's outstanding singing ability, established her as a top star in Japan, China, and other countries, and is considered a pioneering work that led to the globalization of K-pop.

♦︎ K-pop masterpieces, their historical significance and legacy

Seo Taiji and Boys' "I Know" is a song that announced the beginning of K-pop in the 90s, and created a new musical trend by combining hip-hop and dance genres. Girls' Generation's "Gee" established the image of a representative girl group in K-pop with its addictive melody and unique choreography. BTS's "Dynamite" redefined K-pop's global achievement by reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 with an English song. In addition, the list includes songs by artists who left a strong impression on the public in each era, such as Big Bang, Blackpink, TVXQ, and IU.

Below is the overall ranking of '100 Best Korean Pop Albums'.

1. No.1 - Boa

2. Growl - EXO

3. Gangnam Style - Psy

4. Dynamite - BTS

5. Gee - Girls' Generation

6. Into The New World - Girls' Generation

7. I'm the Best - 2NE1

8. Abracadabra - Brown Eyed Girls

9. Tell Me - Wonder Girls

10. Order-MIROTIC (Original Ver.) - TVXQ

11. Sherlock. Sherlock (Clue+Note) - SHINee

12. Sorry, Sorry - Super Junior

13. DDU-DU DDU-DU - BLACKPINK

14. ('Cause) I'm Your Girl - SES

15. Good Day - IU

16. 10 minutes - Lee Hyo-ri

17. Candy - HOT

18. Mr. - Kara

19. Lies - Big Bang

20. Red Flavor - Red Velvet

21. I Know - Seo Taiji and Boys

22. Wow - Lee Jung Hyun

23. Be mine - Infinite

24. FANTASTIC BABY - BIGBANG

25. Blood, Sweat & Tears - BTS

26. Bad Girl Good Girl - Miss A

27. Nobody - Wonder Girls

28. Gashina - Sunmi

29. Couple - Sechs Kies

30. Lie - god

31. CHEER UP - TWICE

32. Spring Day - BTS

33. I GOT A BOY - Girls' Generation

34. Twenty Three - IU

35. HEARTBEAT - 2PM

36. MOVE - Taemin

37. Fire - 2NE1

38. Get Up - Baby Vox

39. Peona - Gain

40. 4 Walls - f(x)

41. U-Go-Girl (With Stranger) - Lee Hyo-ri

42. Up and Down - EXID

43. Bubble Pop! - Hyuna

44. Kkungtari Shabara - Clone

45. NU ABO - f(x)

46. ​​Eyes, Nose, Mouth - Sun

47. Crooked - G-Dragon

48. FIESTA - IZ*ONE

49. LION - (G)I-DLE

50. The 7th Sense - NCT U

51. It's Already 12 O'Clock - Chungha

52. Secret Garden - Oh My Girl

53. View - SHINee

54. In the Summer - Deux

55. First Wisdom Tooth (Rum Pum Pum Pum) - f(x)

56. TT - Twice

57. Eternal Love - Fin.K.L

58. Descendants of the Warrior (Age of Violence) - HOT

59. Look Back at Me - Deux

60. Dalla Dalla - ITZY

61. Coming of Age Ceremony - Park Ji-yoon

62. How to avoid the sun - Rain

63. Catalena - Orange Caramel

64. Roly-Poly - Tiara

65. Energetic - Wanna One

66. Running Through Time (Rough) - Girlfriend

67. Invitation - Uhm Jung Hwa

68. Brand New - Myth

69. Butterfly - LOONA

70. DNA - BTS

71. Alone - Sistar

72. It's Raining - Rain

73. Any Song - Zico

74. Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey) - BTS

75. Road - god

76. Bang! - After School

77. LOVE SCENARIO - ICON

78. REALLY REALLY - WINNER

79. I (Feat. Verbal Jint) - Taeyeon

80. Very NICE - Seventeen

81. TOP (Twinkling of Paradise) - Myth

82. Night Letter - IU

83. Um Oh Ah Yeh - Mamamoo

84. Ah-Choo - Lovelyz

85. Psycho - Red Velvet

86. Dreams Come True - S.E.S.

87. Ring Ding Dong - SHINee

88. To My Boyfriend - Fin.K.L

89. Cherry Bomb - NCT 127

90. Cherry Blossom Ending - Busker Busker

91. Come Back Home - Seo Taiji and Boys

92. Shine - Pentagon

93. Atlantis Princess - Boa

94. I Can Do It - NRG

95. Fly (Feat. Amin.J of Soulciety) - Epik High

96. Tell Me - Jinusean

97. Sister, You're So Pretty (Replay) - SHINee

98. Hug - TVXQ

99. Classroom Idea - Seo Taiji and Boys

100. Trouble Maker - Trouble Maker

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