K-POP Popularity Rankings [2026]
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K-POP Popularity Rankings [2026] (71–80)
BlueBIGBANG78rank/position
A wistful song with a beautiful, lyrical melody by the monster group BIGBANG.
It’s included on their 2012 mini-album ALIVE.
While winter ends and spring arrives, love comes to an end—bringing sadness.
The cool, steadily flowing vibe throughout perfectly overlaps with a blue mood that never quite lifts, making it achingly poignant.
That “blueness” likely carries many meanings: not only the melancholy mentioned above, but perhaps also youthfulness and the spirit of adolescence.
It’s a breakup song that stays by the side of a love you can’t forget.
Airplane pt.2BTS79rank/position
This song incorporates elements of bossa nova, Latin, tango, and Mexican samba, expressing the struggles behind a hectic, globe-trotting life and success, and is characterized by an addictive rhythm driven by syncopation.
Syncopation means that, if you’re counting in four beats where the 1st and 3rd beats tend to be accented, the accents instead fall on the 2nd and 4th beats—reversing the strong and weak beats—or the 4th beat is sustained into the next measure without a break.
If you’re strong with rhythm, you’ll naturally be able to groove to it.
‘Airplane pt.2’ doesn’t have a high vocal range, so it’s highly recommended for those who want to enjoy the rhythm!
Crystal SnowBTS80rank/position
It’s a Japanese original song released on December 6, 2017, characterized by passionate lyrics that compare a precious person to a snowflake—so delicate they might melt at a touch, yet you still want to hold them before they disappear.
The song itself is a ballad, so the tempo is relaxed; even beginners can sing it calmly while keeping an eye on the lyrics.
The chorus has many sustained notes in succession, so singing it grandly should let your voice flow comfortably.
If you worry too much about pitch, you won’t enjoy singing, so first focus on projecting your voice without overthinking it.
Once your voice starts coming out comfortably, then work on matching the pitch.
K-POP Popularity Ranking [2026] (81–90)
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars81rank/position
A fresh party anthem born from the fusion of Korean culture and global pop.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and American artist Bruno Mars deliver a pop-rock number that captures the exhilarating rush of the night and a hint of romance, inspired by a Korean drinking game popular among young people.
The powerful vocals and catchy choral work weave an addictive melody line that leaves a strong impression.
Since its release in October 2024, it has topped the Billboard Global 200 for nine consecutive weeks and achieved remarkable sales across Asia.
As the lead single from Rosé’s first studio album, “rosie,” the track has also become a favorite on social media, especially in dance videos.
It’s a fun song guaranteed to light up any party scene.
LightsBTS82rank/position
This is the title track of the group’s 10th Japanese single, “Lights/Boy With Luv,” released on July 3, 2019.
It’s a refreshing, Japan-exclusive original song that the members imbued with the message, “Even in the darkness, we can be each other’s light,” and it’s known as a warm ballad that sings of love and bonds with their fans.
The tempo isn’t too fast, but there are parts where keeping rhythm is very important; rather than focusing on the lyrics, catch the melody with a groove as if you’re rapping.
Try singing it when you feel like performing something gentle and heartfelt.
Polaroid LoveENHYPEN83rank/position
ENHYPEN’s 2022 track “Polaroid Love” is a heartwarming love song that likens fleeting sparkles and butterflies-in-the-stomach moments to a Polaroid.
Its pop- and R&B-tinged melody is catchy, and ENHYPEN’s sweet vocals laid over it are utterly enchanting.
Included on the repackage album “DIMENSION : ANSWER,” the song made waves with the viral TikTok “#polaroidlove” hashtag challenge and even won a Gold Award at the Creator Awards.
Since it captures the thrill of falling in love, it’s sure to hit home.
It’s also a perfect song to listen to with someone special.
ButterBTS84rank/position
Following the worldwide sensation of “Dynamite,” this dance-pop number by BTS was released in May 2021.
It spent a total of 10 weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., becoming an anthem of that summer.
With its smooth bassline and refreshingly bright synths, it’s a song that makes your heart dance just by listening.
The music video’s polished performance also became a hot topic, sparking a global dance cover boom.
Crossing the boundaries of music, the track turned into a social phenomenon, including a collaboration with McDonald’s.
It’s the perfect number for blowing away the blues or kicking up your energy on a morning when you need a boost.
Why not start your day with this song full of positive energy and make it your best one yet?