Top 10 Solo K-pop Songs with Massive Spotify Streams

Money by Lisa currently holds the record as the top-streamed solo K-pop song on Spotify with 1.01 billion streams. Money is a track by Thai rapper and singer Lisa, a member of Blackpink, from her debut solo album Lalisa (2021). It was released on the renowned US contemporary radio station Interscope Records as the second single from the album on November 9, 2021, following its viral spread across social media platforms.

The lyrics of Money by Lisa were written by Bekuh Boom and Vince, with the music composed by them along with 24 and R. Tee. It's a rap-style track with a laid-back beat, featuring lyrics about spending money and getting rich. Besides its massive success on Spotify, Money by Lisa also reached the 10th position on the Billboard Global 200, marking Lisa's second top 10 hit and the longest-charting solo K-pop song on the chart. It entered the record charts of 26 countries and became the longest-charting song by a solo female K-pop artist on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the UK Singles Chart, among many other charts.

Gangnam Style is a K-pop song by South Korean rapper Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album titled Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1. The term 'Gangnam Style' is a newly coined word referring to the affluent lifestyle associated with the Gangnam district of Seoul. On July 15, 2012, Gangnam Style debuted at number one on the Gaon Chart in South Korea, receiving mixed to positive reviews, praising Psy's catchy beats and entertaining dance moves in live performances and at various venues worldwide.

Gangnam Style by Psy currently has 420 million streams, ranking third on the list of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify. Psy's dance moves in the music video became a cultural phenomenon. The Gangnam Style dance was attempted by world leaders like UK Prime Minister David Cameron and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Subsequently, Gangnam Style won the Best Video award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Gangnam Style became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views, as of May 7, 2023, the music video for the song has over 4.78 billion views, making it one of the most-viewed videos on YouTube.

Solo is the debut solo single by South Korean singer, rapper, and Blackpink member Jennie. Released on November 12, 2018, through YG and Interscope, the song was written and produced by Teddy and 24. Solo is a dance, pop, and hip hop song with elements of EDM. The heartfelt lyrics revolve around the theme of a woman being independent after a breakup. Jennie's Solo has achieved 536 million streams on Spotify. Solo also became Jennie's first number-one song on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart in the United States and debuted on charts in several other countries, including Canada, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

The song Solo by Jennie has received two platinum certifications from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA): for selling over 2.5 million digital units and surpassing 100 million online streams. The music video for Solo was shot in the United Kingdom and depicts Jennie's transformation from an innocent woman to a strong independent woman. The video has garnered over 900 million views and is the most-viewed video by a solo female K-pop artist on the YouTube platform.

Christmas Tree is a song recorded by South Korean singer V of BTS for the soundtrack of the South Korean television series Our Beloved Summer. It was released on December 24, 2021, by Most Contents. V released Christmas Tree as the original soundtrack (OST) for the K-Drama and the song immediately became a chart-topping hit on various Billboard charts. V's Christmas Tree has achieved 352 million streams, making it one of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify.

Christmas Tree was penned by the song's music director, Nam Hye Seung, with the idea that V would sing it. V's enchanting and soothing vocals create a dreamy world for the drama, evoking warmth and sentimentality effortlessly. No artist could fit better than V to portray the radiant love found in the drama's main characters, Ung and Yeon Su, in Our Beloved Summer. The song Christmas Tree truly captures the emotions akin to those V has conveyed in his previous solo works.

Lalisa marks the debut solo single of Thai rapper and singer Lisa, a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink. The song was released by YG Entertainment on September 10, 2021, as the lead single from her debut solo album of the same name. Written and produced by long-time YG collaborators Teddy Park, Bekuh Boom, and 24, Lalisa is a vibrant hip hop track influenced by Thai culture. The visuals in Lalisa's music video feature multiple costume changes, including an intricate outfit inspired by traditional Thai culture.

Lalisa by Lisa currently boasts 386 million streams, making it one of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify. Lalisa also peaked at number two on the Billboard Global 200, becoming Lisa's first top 10 hit on the chart, and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 84th position. An accompanying music video was simultaneously uploaded to Blackpink's YouTube channel with the single's release; the video garnered 73.6 million views within 24 hours, becoming the most-viewed music video in a day by a solo artist on the platform.

On the Ground serves as the debut solo track of New Zealand-born Korean singer Rosé, a member of Black Pink. It was released on March 12, 2021, by YG Entertainment as the lead single from her debut solo album, titled R. The lyrics reflect Rosé's journey to fame, from singing and playing piano in her childhood home to flying to Korea and becoming one of K-pop's biggest stars.

On The Ground by Rosé has garnered 332 million streams and stands as one of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify. On the Ground debuted at number one on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts, marking the first time a solo Korean artist achieved this feat and making Rosé the first artist to top the charts as both a soloist and member of a group.

The song On The Ground by Rosé reached number four on the Gaon Digital Chart and number three on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 in Korea, becoming the highest-charting song by a solo Korean female artist on the Billboard Hot 100, Canadian Hot 100, ARIA Singles Chart, Irish Singles Chart, and UK Singles Chart.

Sweet Night is a song by South Korean singer V, also known as a member of the BTS group, recorded as the soundtrack for the South Korean television series Itaewon Class. It was released for digital download and streaming on March 13, 2020, by Vending Company. V's song Sweet Night has accumulated 342 million streams, making it one of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify. The lyrics express the desire to enjoy the presence of a loved one forever. However, all good things must come to an end, leaving listeners longing for more as the exciting romance fades away.

Sweet Night debuted at number 39 on the Gaon Digital Chart of South Korea for the chart week of March 8–14, 2020. On component charts, the song debuted at number three on the Gaon Download Chart, number 89 on the Gaon Streaming Chart, and number 31 on the Gaon BGM Chart. In the following week, it rose to number 14 on the Gaon Digital Chart and number 22 on the Gaon Streaming Chart.

Maria is a song recorded by South Korean singer Hwasa. It was released as the lead single from her first eponymous extended play on June 29, 2020. Primarily a dance track incorporating heavy elements of trap, synth, and Latin pop music, the lyrics revolve around struggles associated with fame, 'the emotions that need to be suppressed, and the impact of public scrutiny on one's mental health.' Hwasa's Maria has accumulated 249 million streams and has become one of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify.

The song Maria achieved immediate success upon release, debuting at number two on the Gaon Chart and maintaining a top 10 position for several weeks on the aforementioned chart. It won Best Digital Song at the Golden Disc Awards, Song of the Year at the Asian Pop Music Awards, and Best Dance Performance at the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Additionally, the song was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association for surpassing 100 million streams domestically.

Daechwita is a song by South Korean rapper Agust D, also known by the stage name SUGA of BTS. Released as a digital single on May 22, 2020, through Big Hit Entertainment. Daechwita draws inspiration from the traditional military parade music of the same name in South Korea. Agust D's Daechwita is a fusion of old and new - blending elements from an actual Daechwita ceremony with trap beats and his own rap. Agust D sports blond hair and wears dragon-patterned attire, a modern interpretation of the Joseon dynasty kings' clothing.

Daechwita by Agust D has dominated online platforms and charts. Daechwita by Agust D has now accumulated 272 million streams, making it one of the most-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify. Daechwita was the most-viewed and loved MV of 2020 on YouTube by a solo Korean artist, and Agust D became the first male solo artist with albums and songs achieving 100 #1s on iTunes Worldwide. Daechwita became the first song by a Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales chart.

Way Back Home is a song by South Korean musician and singer Shaun. The song was released as the lead single for his debut solo extended play (EP) Take on June 27, 2018. The song Way Back Home by singer Shaun has accumulated 187 million streams, making it one of the top-streamed solo K-pop songs on Spotify. The song achieved Grand Slam certification on July 17, 2018, reaching number one on all three major Korean music portals: MelOn, Genie, and Olleh Music.

Way Back Home gained popularity in the Korean community through social media posts and fan-shared videos of Shaun's live performances at clubs and festivals. Eventually, Way Back Home and its videos circulated and appeared on digital trend charts. Way Back Home gradually became background music for cafes and television programs as well as some celebrity shows.