K-pop that was popular in 2020. Korea’s best hit songs.

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

K-pop has become beloved worldwide, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that this trend truly took off in 2020.

From BTS’s “Dynamite,” a masterpiece etched into music history, to ZICO’s “Any Song,” which effectively sparked the dance challenge boom on social media, and more.

There were mainstream hip-hop hits, the soaring popularity of girl groups, and many people who got hooked on Korean dramas during the pandemic.

It was also a year when many OSTs were widely embraced.

This is a collection of K-pop hit songs that defined 2020—perfect for when you want to listen in one go.

Now, let’s enjoy!

K-pop that was popular in 2020: Korea’s Best Hit Songs (11–20)

아로하 (Aloha)조정석 (CHO JUNG SEOK)

[슬기로운 의사생활 OST Part 3] 조정석 (CHO JUNG SEOK) – 아로하 (Aloha) MV

아로하 (Aloha)조정석 (CHO JUNG SEOK)

This is the OST from Hospital Playlist, which became a huge hit along with the drama.

In 2020, the year when drama OSTs were especially popular, this song ranked third on the Melon year-end chart.

You’ll be drawn to its beautiful melody line, reminiscent of Anzen Chitai and connected to Japanese music.

It’s a love song with lyrics like “You are my everything,” conveying Korea’s uniquely direct expressions of love in a straightforward way.

Listening to this track will surely deepen your love for someone special.

It’s a wonderful masterpiece, both as an OST and as a timeless love song.

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In conclusion

I introduced K-pop songs that were popular in 2020.

Girl groups were especially huge and produced a number of hit tracks.

Looking back, I feel like many of the songs had a touch of hip-hop flavor woven in somewhere.

They’re all fantastic, so if any of them are new to you, be sure to give them a listen!