ICON Announces the Top 20 Best K-Pop Songs of All Time

By ICON TEAM | Published on Jul 28, 2025

After months of rigorous global surveying and enthusiastic fan participation, ICON is proud to officially present the Top 20 Best K-Pop Songs of All Time, as chosen by the worldwide K-pop fanbase.

This historic selection began with our editorial panel nominating over 60 iconic tracks that have shaped the industry. Fans were then invited to vote, making their voices heard in determining which songs are the most perfectly crafted and have had the greatest cultural and musical impact.

The results celebrate not only the artists but also the powerful influence of K-pop as a genre that connects people around the globe. These 20 songs are now officially recognized as the best in K-pop history.

The Top 20 Best K-Pop Songs of All Time:

Like Crazy – Jimin
Seven – Jung Kook
Love Me Again – V
Daechwita – Agust D
Wild Flower – RM
APT – Rosé
Flower – Jisoo
Gangnam Style – PSY
SOLO – Jennie
MONEY – Lisa
The Astronaut – Jin
Chicken Noodle Soup – J-Hope ft. Becky G
That That – PSY ft. SUGA
Candy – Baekhyun
Gentleman – PSY
Dumb Dumb – Jeon Somi
Trap – Henry ft. Kyuhyun & Taemin
Mmmh – Kai
POP! – Nayeon
Antidote – Kang Daniel

ICON Launches a Major Publicity Campaign

To honor these fan-selected masterpieces, ICON has launched an extensive publicity campaign to promote these songs and celebrate their cultural impact. The campaign includes:

LED truck parades across Seoul, South Korea, showcasing visuals, music videos, and highlights of the top 20 songs.
Promotional events and features across global media outlets to highlight the influence of these iconic tracks.

This celebration aims to amplify the legacy of these tracks and ensure they continue to inspire future generations of K-pop fans.

Celebrating K-Pop’s Legacy

These songs are more than hits; they are cultural landmarks. They have defined careers, shaped trends, and touched millions of fans around the world.

Through this campaign, ICON not only honors these incredible artists but also the fans whose passion and dedication brought these songs to the forefront. Together, we celebrate the sound, the spirit, and the global phenomenon that is K-pop.