🎤💃 The Ultimate K-Pop Bop Countdown of 2024! 💃🎤
Darling, you better buckle up because we are about to go on a musical rollercoaster so fierce it could snatch your edges clean off!
Last year, K-Pop was serving hits, breaking records, and leaving us all absolutely gagged. From sultry slow jams to bangers that had us twerking in our living rooms, 2024 was the year that kept us all on our toes—literally! So, grab your favorite fan (or lightstick), because we’re about to dive into the top 10 most ICONIC K-Pop songs of the year.
And just to keep things extra spicy, I’ll be rating these bops with my exclusive SASSY DRAG Princess SCALE—because honey, not all songs are created equal. Some slay, some flop, and some resurrect you from the dead and send you straight to the dance floor.
🔟 “Sheesh” – BABYMONSTER
💋 Sassy Drag Queen Scale: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (4/5 “YAAAS QUEENS!”)
The girls came in HOT with this one, and let me tell you—”Sheesh” is exactly what I said when I first heard it. BABYMONSTER may be rookies, but they are not here to play. This track is a high-energy, no-skips anthem that blends EDM, hip-hop, and a touch of sass to create a song that is pure chaotic perfection. And that choreography? Honey, my knees hurt just watching it!
9️⃣ “How Sweet” – NewJeans
💋 Sassy Drag Queen Scale: 🍬🍬🍬🍬 (4/5 Sweet but Deadly Bops)
NewJeans is still THAT girl group, and “How Sweet” is proof that they are masters of effortless cool. This track is smooth, dreamy, and dangerously addictive, like a lollipop laced with caffeine. The harmonies? Immaculate. The vibes? Pure early 2000s nostalgia. They said, “Let’s serve the girls some Y2K realness,” and we ATE IT UP.
8️⃣ “Spot!” – Zico feat. Jennie
💋 Sassy Drag Queen Scale: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5 Spicy Collabs That Slap)
Baby, when you put Zico and Jennie on a track together, you KNOW it’s going to be fire. “Spot!” is sexy, sleek, and dangerously catchy. Zico’s rap is sharp as ever, and Jennie? Miss Thing ate and left no crumbs. The bass-heavy beat and addictive chorus make this song a certified bop, perfect for strutting down the street like you own it.
7️⃣ “Easy” – LE SSERAFIM
💋 Sassy Drag Queen Scale: 💅💅💅💅💅 (5/5 Effortless Queens)
The irony of this title, because this song makes “effortless slayage” look EASY. LE SSERAFIM is in their bad b*tch era, and this track is giving boss energy with a side of finesse. The minimalist production lets their voices shine, while the sultry, laid-back vibes make you feel like you’re the main character in a K-Drama.
6️⃣ “Magnetic” – ILLIT
💋 Sassy Drag Princess Scale: 🎤🎤🎤🎤 (4/5 Vocals That Snatched My Soul)
New girl group ILLIT said, “Debut? Oh, we’re TAKING OVER.” And they did. “Magnetic” is an earworm in the best way—once you hear it, you’ll be humming it for WEEKS. The track combines a bouncy beat with flirtatious lyrics that make you feel young, reckless, and ready to text your ex (don’t do it, babe).
5️⃣ “Supernova” – aespa
💋 Sassy Drag Princess Scale: 🎤🎤🎤🎤 (4/5 Vocals That Snatched My Soul)
aespa is fully in their futuristic pop goddess era, and “Supernova” is a cosmic serve. The production is glossy, high-energy, and sprinkled with just enough hyper-pop madness to make it feel otherworldly. Karina’s vocals? Flawless. Winter’s high notes? Chilling. This is how you do experimental K-Pop RIGHT.
4️⃣ “APT” – Rosé & Bruno Mars
💋 Sassy Drag Princess Scale: 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 (5/5 Vocals That Snatched My Soul)
Now, when I first heard about this Rosé and Bruno Mars collab, I clutched my pearls and whispered, “Could this be real?” And baby, it WAS. “APT” is soulful, rich, and dripping with 70s-inspired elegance. Rosé’s voice blends like silk with Bruno’s smooth vocals, creating a song that feels like a warm hug with a side of heartbreak.
3️⃣ “Fate” – (G)I-DLE
💋 Sassy Drag Princess Scale: 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 (5/5 Vocals That Snatched My Soul)
If you want DRAMA, EMOTION, and POWER, (G)I-DLE has you covered. “Fate” is a mix of traditional Korean sounds and modern beats, creating something truly cinematic. The lyrics? Poetic and haunting. The performance? Theatrical and breathtaking. Honey, this song doesn’t just slap—it WRECKS you emotionally.
2️⃣ “Love Wins All” – IU
💋 Sassy Drag Princess Scale: 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 (5/5 Vocals That Snatched My Soul)
Listen, IU is K-Pop’s fairy godmother, and “Love Wins All” is pure magic. This ballad is so tender and raw, it feels like she reached into your soul and wrote a song about YOUR heartbreak. The vocals? Mesmerizing. The lyrics? Poetry. The impact? A full-body spiritual experience. If you didn’t cry at least once while listening to this, you have no soul, darling!
1️⃣ “Supernatural” – NewJeans
💋 Sassy Drag Princess Scale: 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 (5/5 Vocals That Snatched My Soul)
BOW DOWN because NewJeans has done it AGAIN! “Supernatural” is ethereal, fresh, and so effortlessly cool, it makes you feel like you’re floating. The production? Dreamlike. The vocals? Angelic. The impact? Game-changing. They are redefining K-Pop, and we are ALL here for it.
✨ FINAL VERDICT: 2024 was a YEAR for K-Pop, and these songs were the soundtrack to our lives! Whether you’re crying to IU, dancing to BABYMONSTER, or having an existential crisis to (G)I-DLE, one thing’s for sure—K-Pop continues to SERVE, SLAY, and STUN.
🔥 What was YOUR favorite song of 2024? Spill the tea in the comments, and let’s keep this K-Pop party going! 🎶💖
I love seeing IU still making music!