Top 8 Most Streamed K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far)

As of February 2025, the K-pop industry has delivered global hits that have captivated audiences worldwide. Here are the top 10 most streamed K-pop songs of 2025 so far:

1. “APT.” – Rosé & Bruno Mars

Released in late 2024, “APT.” has maintained its momentum into 2025, becoming a massive commercial success globally. The song surpassed 100 million streams just days after release and surpassed over a billion streams in January 2025

2. “Home Sweet Home” – G-Dragon ft. Taeyang & Daesung

“Home Sweet Home”, a collaboration track by BIGBANG members has resonated deeply with fans and also secured position one on the Circle Digital Chart in January 2025.

3. “Rebel Heart” – IVE

IVE’s “Rebel Heart” has garnered significant attention, securing a position in K-pop’s most streamed songs in early 2025.

4. “Close to You” – Jin

BTS’s Jin made an outstanding solo comeback with the “Close to You” track whose success can be attributed to its high streaming volumes. “Close to You” was released as an OST for the “When the Stars Gossip” K-drama starring Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin.

5. “Python” – GOT7

GOT7 boyband made the long-awaited group comeback and has lived up to fans’ expectations with the “Python” track. The track is one of the most streamed K-pop songs in early 2025.

6. “Drip” – BABYMONSTER

BABYMONSTER made headlines after becoming the group with the most streamed song amongst 5th generation K-pop groups. the band’s “Drip” track gained over 30 million streams on Spotify as of January 2025.

7. “Igloo” – KISS OF LIFE

KISS OF LIFE’s “Igloo” gained over 27 million Spotify streams in January 2025.

8. “If I Say, I Love You” – BOYNEXTDOOR

BOYNEXTDOOR also made it to the most streamed K-Pop tracks in 2025 thanks to the “If I Say, I Love You” track.

—-Karen Mwenda

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