[K-POP] A Special Feature on Korean Artists’ Debut Songs: Iconic Tracks That Marked Their Start
When discussing the allure of K-pop, the artists’ dazzling debut songs are indispensable.
These tracks embody their musical identity and hopes for the future, carrying a special meaning as they color their first encounter with fans.
They also mark the moment when the hard work and dreams built up since trainee days come to fruition, and sometimes you can sense the origins of later mega-hits.
In this article, we’ll look back at the debut works of various artists active in the K-pop scene and introduce the hidden charms within each song.
As we compare them with their current activities, please enjoy tracing the trajectory of their growth.
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| [K-POP] A Special Feature on Korean Artists’ Debut Songs: Iconic Tracks That Marked Their Start | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Like OOH-AHHTwice | play_arrow | TWICE’s hit song that sings about a young girl’s expectations for love |
| 2 | MagneticILLIT | play_arrow | ILLIT, already drawing major attention since their debut song. … |
| 3 | SHEESHBABYMONSTER | play_arrow | Shocking the world with overwhelming performance... |
| 4 | ELEVENive | play_arrow | The moment I fell in love, the world started to shimmer like a kaleidos… |
| 5 | FEARLESSLE SSERAFIM | play_arrow | The meaning of the phrase “IM FEARLESS” is a… |
| 6 | No More DreamBTS | play_arrow | BTS: A Message of Dreams and Hope for Young People |
| 7 | District 9Stray Kids | play_arrow | “This isn’t where you belong”—and yet… |
| 8 | Get A GuitarRIIZE | play_arrow | From SM Entertainment in 2023… |
| 9 | Black Mambaaespa | play_arrow | An innovative concept where the virtual world and reality intersect... |
| 10 | BOOMBAYAHBLACKPINK | play_arrow | The overwhelming appeal of BLACKPINK’s early signature songs |
| 11 | HEARTRISNiziU | play_arrow | NiziU’s Korean debut single “HEARTRIS” |
| 12 | WE BELONG TOGETHERBIGBANG | play_arrow | I’m convinced that we’re bound by fate and can’t be apart. |
| 13 | CROWNTOMORROW X TOGETHER | play_arrow | “You and I, though different, gather in a single dream”… |
| 14 | WaveWaySAY MY NAME | play_arrow | SAY MY NAME’s debut song is, wav… |
| 15 | FAMOUSALLDAY PROJECT | play_arrow | A five-member group with unconventional backgrounds; their confident message is striking. |
| 16 | CongratulationsDAY6 | play_arrow | The moment when the word “congratulations” sounds the most cruel... |
| 17 | DALLA DALLAITZY | play_arrow | As an artist who expresses self-love and individuality… |
| 18 | Seven (feat. Latto)Jung Kook | play_arrow | Jungkook, the youngest member of the hugely popular BTS... |
| 19 | DiscordQWER | play_arrow | The debut song of a girls’ band launched by a YouTuber |
| 20 | EnergiticWanna One | play_arrow | 11 members selected in an idol audition program |
| 21 | HappinessRed Velvet | play_arrow | Introduction to the K-pop idol group Red Velvet |
| 22 | Shiny Star(2020)Kyoung Seo | play_arrow | Kyung Seo’s debut song gains popularity as a remake |
| 23 | WHISTLEBLACKPINK | play_arrow | A popular idol group from the same label as BIGBANG |
| 24 | Back to Life&TEAM | play_arrow | The powerful song by the global boy group &TEAM |
| 25 | NAKEDY:SY | play_arrow | fromis_9's Seoyeon makes her solo debut with Y:SY |
| 26 | LATATA(G)I-DLE(gen: i-dle) | play_arrow | A multinational girl group makes a headline-grabbing debut |
| 27 | MAMAEXO | play_arrow | The overwhelming popularity of the global idol EXO |
| 28 | FACENu’Est | play_arrow | A song that reached number one for the first time in the sixth year since debut |
| 29 | Dream GirlsI.O.I | play_arrow | A popular girl group born from an audition program |
| 30 | KILL MA BO$$KIIRAS | play_arrow | Breaking new standards with cowgirl-style music |
| 31 | IZNAizna | play_arrow | Born from “I-LAND2 : N/a”… |
| 32 | WE WOOpristin | play_arrow | Award-winning song by the tall and beautiful Pristin |
| 33 | I Don’t Like Your GirlfriendWeki Meki | play_arrow | A heartbreak song about teenage members of an idol group |
| 34 | BLUEMADEIN S | play_arrow | The debut of MADE IN S's youth-themed song |
| 35 | Forbidden Midnight (Real ver.)iii | play_arrow | The debut song of a standout group that crossed over from AI |
| 36 | SHOOT (Firecracker)CHAEYOUNG | play_arrow | Chaeyoung’s solo debut track—a song that exudes ambition. |
| 37 | CRZYHAECHAN | play_arrow | The Appeal of Haechan’s Solo Debut Song “TASTE” |
| 38 | AbandonedJay Park | play_arrow | An American idol, R&B solo activities |
| 39 | Plot TwistAtHeart | play_arrow | A fresh, unexpected kind of dance track |
| 40 | Lost ChildIU | play_arrow | IU’s debut song, a classic featuring a clear voice |
| 41 | Stay With UN.TOP | play_arrow | N.TOP’s debut song expresses youth and bonds |
| 42 | Virtual AngelARTMS | play_arrow | Exploring identity in the digital age |
| 43 | FantacyJBJ | play_arrow | An adult band from a K-POP show, with a sexy allure |
| 44 | UhUhRESCENE | play_arrow | A five-member girl group that celebrates self-esteem |
| 45 | Tough Cookie (Feat. Don Mills)ZICO | play_arrow | ZICO’s solo debut track features sharp, crisp rap. |
| 46 | F GirlBaby DONT Cry | play_arrow | The debut song of the new group under PSY |
| 47 | The day we foughtBolbbalgan4 | play_arrow | A popular adolescent duo with rosy cheeks |
| 48 | I don’t KnowA Pink | play_arrow | Into the K-pop scene, where the sexy image had been mainstream, … |
| 49 | InsaneBTOB | play_arrow | Dramatically portraying the madness and pain brought about by passionate love... |
| 50 | ATHLETIC GIRLH1-KEY | play_arrow | Boldly, with a beauty full of confidence — co... |
| 51 | ShhhKISS OF LIFE | play_arrow | Featuring alumni of survival audition programs and renowned composers… |
| 52 | SO BADSTAYC | play_arrow | Hit maker Black Eyed Pilseung… |
| 53 | In BloomZEROBASEONE | play_arrow | The audition program “BOYS PLANE… |
| 54 | I’m Just MeCrazAngel | play_arrow | A powerful self-affirmation song about living true to yourself |
| 55 | WonderlandGugudan | play_arrow | The appeal of the idol group Gugudan |
| 56 | RendezvousAHOF | play_arrow | AHOF’s remarkable rise born from a survival show |
| 57 | Bomb Bomb BombMYTRO | play_arrow | A fresh new wave that fuses Trot and K-pop |
| 58 | I’M SO SORRY, BUT I LOVE YOUBE BOYS | play_arrow | The survival show–born BE BOYZ are heartr... |
| 59 | ZOOMUSPEER | play_arrow | USPEER, the junior group to OH MY GIRL, with a powerful debut track |
| 60 | Now or NeverEJel | play_arrow | Shin, who placed third on Sing Again 3... |
| 61 | CHEEKYEL7Z UP | play_arrow | EL7Z UP's confident new song, packed with trendiness. |
| 62 | PerADYA | play_arrow | A hopeful call to adventure, an anthem of self-affirmation |
| 63 | WISH (Korean Ver.)NCT WISH | play_arrow | A moving debut song that sings of dreams and hope |
| 64 | BIRDPSY | play_arrow | PSY’s sharp dance moves and addictive songs |
| 65 | NU SHOESTOZ | play_arrow | TOZ's first K-pop debut song, a positive youth anthem |
| 66 | FREAKYUQI | play_arrow | Yugi’s solo debut, a pop song about self-affirmation |
| 67 | Ride the VibeNEXZ | play_arrow | NEXZ’s first HIPHOP × R&B hit song |
| 68 | POSSIBLEWATERFIRE | play_arrow | The debut song of choice for the members who made it through |
| 69 | Click MeZion.T | play_arrow | Hip-hop YG singer and producer |
| 70 | 2 MonthsUAU | play_arrow | Dreamcatcher three-member unit Yoohyeon and Yooyoung new song |
| 71 | Freeze!Block B | play_arrow | Block B: Unique and talented idol(s) |
| 72 | SOURPATCHHITGS | play_arrow | Girls group HITGS that captivates with freshness and purity |
| 73 | TeaVVS | play_arrow | VVS debut track, trap and electronic sounds |
| 74 | UN VillageBAEKHYUN | play_arrow | The appeal of Baekhyun’s solo debut track “City Lights” |
| 75 | NERDYifeye | play_arrow | A six-member girl group that debuted in April 2025… |
| 76 | All My PoetryClose Your Eyes | play_arrow | JTBC's audition program 'PROJE…' |
| 77 | Flip the CoinNEWBEAT | play_arrow | 20 from BEAT Interactive… |
| 78 | 잠못드는 밤 비는 내리고 (Sleepless Rainy Night)Kimu Gonmo | play_arrow | A heart-penetrating, rain-sound melody by Kim Gun-mo |
| 79 | AirYEJI | play_arrow | Edgy synth-pop melodies and power... |
| 80 | The ChaseHearts2Hearts | play_arrow | Sensing a new era with fantastical K-pop |
| 81 | Tabom (feat. Shindong)Jungseul | play_arrow | Jongseul, the debut of a new generation in trot |
| 82 | Don`t you know(PROD.ROCOBERRY)ZO ZAZZ | play_arrow | An outlier that suddenly appeared in the Korean music scene… |
| 83 | TrespassMONSTAX | play_arrow | MONSTA X is a talented, sexy group. |
| 84 | AGASSYSOOJIN | play_arrow | Fusion of Eastern mystique and contemporary music |
| 85 | WingsIRISÉ | play_arrow | This work, which sings of taking flight toward a dazzling future, is Kan… |
| 86 | Mama SaidKickFlip | play_arrow | The hit that KickFrip delivers with their debut… |
| 87 | On The GroundROSÉ | play_arrow | Rosé’s solo debut song “On The Ground” is a hit. |
| 88 | BANG!WHIB | play_arrow | WHIB, a song that expresses the duality of love and dreams |
| 89 | Summer Feeling3piece | play_arrow | Coloring the summer with their Korean debut song |
| 90 | GOTCHAALL(H)OURS | play_arrow | A confident track from a K-pop debut group |
| 91 | LOVE ME DOASC2NT | play_arrow | ASC2NT's powerful debut single, a step toward a dream |
| 92 | Oh My!Atlantis Kitsune | play_arrow | New song by Atlantis Fox has arrived |
| 93 | BADVILLAINBADVILLAIN | play_arrow | Bad Villain’s self-expression message song |
| 94 | Black OutCHANYEOL | play_arrow | EXO’s Chanyeol delivers a powerful solo track that resonates with the heart. |
| 95 | Little LightDOYOUNG | play_arrow | The radiance and anguish of youth in search of hope |
| 96 | Wander just a little longer (mou sukoshi dake samayotte)Heize | play_arrow | Heize gains popularity, love song with Crucial |
| 97 | SmokeJAEHYUN | play_arrow | A love song by Jaehyun from South Korea, rich in emotion. |
| 98 | Feel LostJU-NE | play_arrow | June’s solo debut, profound rock music |
| 99 | Only OneL5ST | play_arrow | L5ST’s moving debut song, rich in emotion |
| 100 | MY TYPELEE SEUNGHOON | play_arrow | Lee Seunghoon unleashes his full solo charm in his debut EP |
| 101 | UNOMADEIN | play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays the vibrancy of youth and the poignancy of love |
| 102 | MEOWMEOVV | play_arrow | Meov’s debut song: a shining display of confidence and individuality |
| 103 | That NightMeloMance | play_arrow | A gentle-voiced duo that rose to a hit from the indie scene |
| 104 | OoWeeNOWADAYS | play_arrow | A hopeful song that finds the light in a debut track |
| 105 | FocusNew-L | play_arrow | New-L, a confident cheer song |
| 106 | It’s callSONG | play_arrow | Song Yun-hyeong’s solo debut song |
| 107 | I FeelSURAN | play_arrow | Suran’s powerful ballad produced by SUGA |
| 108 | Run AwayTZUYU | play_arrow | Tzuyu’s solo debut track, a sophisticated dance tune |
| 109 | LOVE IT LIVE ITYDPP | play_arrow | A unit formed from an audition program |
| 110 | LOOP (feat. Lil Cherry)Yves | play_arrow | Eve’s solo debut track portrays selfhood and romance. |
| 111 | Donenævis | play_arrow | Self-Growth of a Virtual Artist |
| 112 | Girls Never DietripleS | play_arrow | tripleS’s moving Rookie of the Year award-winning song |
| 113 | 아메리카노 한잔에 빗소리채원(CLASS:y) | play_arrow | Chaewon’s rainy-day ballad is soothing. |
| 114 | THAT’S MEODD YOUTH | play_arrow | The five-member girl group, Odd Youth’s de… |
| 115 | Check PatternSUNGJIN | play_arrow | So-, the leader of the South Korean rock band DAY6... |
| 116 | I’m Not SorryDEAN | play_arrow | Popularity of DEAN and characteristics of his musical activities |
| 117 | Candy Jelly LoveLovelyz | play_arrow | A neat and cute idol group popular among men |
| 118 | SixteenSamuel | play_arrow | Solo artist from a K-pop audition |
| 119 | 짠쿵쾅 (JJan! Koong! Kwang!)momoland | play_arrow | BTS: Popular for their intensely addictive songs |


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