From G-Dragon to HUNTR/X, Contact Music's Top 8 K-pop Songs of 2025
K-pop was bigger than ever before in 2025, largely thanks to the Netflix fantasy musical KPop Demon Hunters.
K-pop didn’t just dominate playlists in 2025 — it conquered the global stage. From record-breaking chart runs and sold-out stadium tours to headline-making collaborations and award nominations across the Grammys, Golden Globes, and Korean Music Awards, the genre proved it’s no longer a niche but a cultural powerhouse.
Established idols reinvented themselves, new groups exploded onto the scene, and soundtrack tie-ins like KPop Demon Hunters blurred the line between music and cinema. With streaming numbers soaring and fanbases expanding worldwide, 2025 will be remembered as the year K-pop cemented its place at the very heart of global pop culture.
With that in mind, here's ContactMusic.com's pick of the Top 8 K-pop Songs of the Year...
1. Jennie – Like Jennie
A bold solo anthem showcasing BLACKPINK’s Jennie at her most confident.
2. HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters) – Takedown
One of the defining songs of the year.
3. Katseye – Gabriela
A Latin-infused pop track that added to the expansion of K-pop’s global reach.
4. HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters) – Golden
A standout from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, blending cinematic flair with R'n'B-pop, the song is nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and Best Original Song at the Oscars.
5. Saja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters) – Soda Pop
Playful and infectious, this soundtrack hit dominated streaming platforms.
6. TXT – Love Language
Experimental and genre-bending, pushing K-pop’s sonic boundaries.
7. G-Dragon – Power
A reflective track marking the icon’s return to the spotlight.
8. CORTIS – What You Want
The shiny new K-pop boy band proved they are ones to watch with their indie-leaning debut single.
