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[2026] A roundup of K-pop songs popular in the United States

K-pop shines on the global music scene.Turning to the United States, the world’s largest music market, we’re seeing a steady stream of tracks dominating the Billboard charts and K-pop songs earning high praise from critics.Sophisticated sound production, addictive melodies, and impeccably polished performances—these are what captivate so many listeners and won’t let go.Have you ever thought, “I’ve heard that song somewhere before”?In this article, we’ve carefully selected K-pop songs that are winning support in the U.S.Whether you’re a Western music fan who’s just vaguely curious about K-pop or already interested, we hope you’ll find a new favorite track!

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[2026] A roundup of K-pop songs popular in the United States
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastDynamiteBTS
DynamiteBTSplay_arrow
BTS’s global hit song “Dynamite”
2eastGoldenKPop Demon Hunters
GoldenKPop Demon Huntersplay_arrow
The movie’s insert song “Golden” becomes a global hit.
3eastGangnam StylePSY
Gangnam StylePSYplay_arrow
Psy’s “Gangnam Style” surpasses 1 billion views on YouTube
4eastPink VenomBLACKPINK
Pink VenomBLACKPINKplay_arrow
Introducing BLACKPINK’s new song, Pink Venom
5eastButterBTS
ButterBTSplay_arrow
BTS's smash hit of the summer of 2021
6eastCupid (Twin Ver.)FIFTY FIFTY
Cupid (Twin Ver.)FIFTY FIFTYplay_arrow
A signature song of Fifty Fifty.
7eastSeven (feat. Latto)Jung Kook
Seven (feat. Latto)Jung Kookplay_arrow
Jungkook’s solo song becomes a global hit
8eastSuper ShyNewJeans
Super ShyNewJeansplay_arrow
NewJeans’ “Super Shy” becomes a global hit
9eastThe FeelsTwice
The FeelsTwiceplay_arrow
TWICE to enter the U.S. market with an English single
10eastChasing That FeelingTXT
Chasing That FeelingTXTplay_arrow
Hit songs by Tomorrow X Together
11eastI Am The Best2NE1
I Am The Best2NE1play_arrow
2NE1’s confidence-filled hit song
12eastGeeGirls’ Generation
GeeGirls' Generationplay_arrow
An addictive pop song that captures the exhilaration of first love in girlhood
13eastBad BoyRed Velvet
Bad BoyRed Velvetplay_arrow
The sophisticated charm of Red Velvet’s R&B tracks
14eastManiacStray Kids
ManiacStray Kidsplay_arrow
The appeal and impact of Stray Kids’ song “God’s Menu”
15eastNobodyWONDER GIRLS
NobodyWONDER GIRLSplay_arrow
Wonder Girls' signature song 'Nobody'