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The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (So Far): Critic’s Picks


The 20 best K-pop songs released in 2024 so far — including NewJeans, TWS, aespa, ILLIT, ZICO Hui of PENTAGON, Kep1er and more — as chosen by critics.

Image Credit: Cube Entertainment Opening with (G)I-DLE leader and “Super Lady” producer Soyeon’s piercing call to arms, this anthem made its mark by not only defining the girl group’s empowering messages but with a major range of musicality shown throughout. Image Credit: Natt Lim/Coachella A mesmerizing blend of dreamy waltz rhythms with BIBI’s unique and emotive vocal style, “Bam Yang Gang” paired melancholic lyrics with a whimsical music video to further enhance one of the year’s most unexpected breakout K-pop hits. Image Credit: Munachi Osegbu With its driving, Euro-house beat mixed with soaring and uplifting vocals, “Impossible” creates a sense of urgency and determination, making it one of the best inspirational K-pop anthems this year — only made greater by its high-kick spinning choreography.

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