Unveiling the Chart-Toppers: Top 12 K-pop Hits with Astounding View Counts

DDU-DU DDU-DU serves as the lead track for the Square Up mini-album released in 2018 by the powerhouse K-pop girl group, BLACKPINK, affiliated with one of South Korea's premier entertainment conglomerates - YG Entertainment. At that time, the distinctive two-handed gun dance became the focal point, attracting the audience's affection and propelling this song to be the most-viewed K-pop MV globally in 2018.

In November 2019, BLACKPINK's DDU-DU DDU-DU became the first K-pop MV to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. Four months later, it achieved 1.1 billion views, soaring to 1.2 billion views in just the following 3 months. DDU-DU DDU-DU cemented its record as the first MV of a K-pop girl group to hit the 500 million views mark and achieved this milestone at an unprecedented speed.

Additionally, DDU-DU DDU-DU earned BLACKPINK the Weekly Popularity Award three times in July 2018.

View Count: 1,515,116,453

Link: youtu.be/IHNzOHi8sJs

How You Like That emerged on June 26, 2020, within the album 'The Album,' with contributions from Teddy Par, Danny Chung, Emon74, R.Tee, and 24, marking the official comeback of the four ladies after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The track perfectly embodies BLACKPINK's captivating musical style, powerful delivery, and incredibly catchy melody. How You Like That delivers a message that encourages optimism, urging everyone to always move forward and not to give up in the face of challenges.

After its release, the MV shattered numerous records, including the record for the most-viewed premiere, the most-watched music video within 24 hours, amassing 86.3 million views. It also quickly achieved the 100 million and 200 million views milestones, becoming one of the most liked videos on YouTube with over 14 million likes. Additionally, How You Like That received acclaim and awards on various music programs:

• Inkigayo - SBS
• Show Champion - MBC Music
• M Countdown - Mnet
• Music Bank - KBS
• Show! Music Core - MBC

View Count: 806,521,074

Link: youtu.be/ioNng23DkIM

The MV for Playing with Fire by BLACKPINK was released precisely at midnight on November 1, 2016, serving as the title track of the group's Square Two album. Composed by Teddy and R.Tee, the song falls under the genres of Tropical House and Deep House. On May 8, 2020, BLACKPINK's Playing with Fire MV officially surpassed the 500 million views mark on YouTube, adding to BLACKPINK's collection of 5 MVs with over 500 million views, including Playing with Fire, DDU-DU DDU-DU, As If It's Your Last, Boombayah, and Kill This Love.

From its debut, the MV quickly claimed the top spot on various music charts in South Korea. Not only that, but Playing with Fire also soared on the Billboard World Digital Song Chart and dominated music charts in numerous countries worldwide.

View Count: 630,691,032

Link: youtu.be/9pdj4iJD08s

The MV for Kill This Love by BLACKPINK made its debut on April 5, 2019. At that time, the song quickly achieved milestones of 10 million and 20 million views on YouTube. Notably, Kill This Love MV reached 1 million likes in just the first 30 minutes, breaking the record set by Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next.

Kill This Love is BLACKPINK's second MV to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube. With this achievement, BLACKPINK officially became the first K-pop group to own two MVs with such high view counts. The MV for Kill This Love also received several awards:

• Public Choice Award for Favorite Music Video
• iHeartRadio Music Award for Favorite Music Video Choreography

In addition, Kill This Love received nominations for various awards, including:

• MTV Music Video Award for Best K-Pop
• iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Music Video
• Golden Disc Award - Song Category
• Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year
• Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Dance Performance - Female Group

View Count: 1,240,997,707

Link: youtu.be/2S24-y0Ij3Y

As If It's Your Last by BLACKPINK is a track from their eponymous single released in 2017. The song achieved commercial success, topping the Billboard World Digital Songs chart and securing the third position on the Gaon Digital Chart.

Within 17 hours of release, As If It's Your Last garnered over 11 million views on YouTube, becoming the fastest K-pop group MV to surpass 10 million views at that time and breaking the previous record set by BTS's 'Not Today,' which reached 10 million views in 21 hours. Additionally, BLACKPINK's As If It's Your Last MV became the second most-viewed video in 24 hours by a Korean group, with over 13.3 million views within the first 24 hours, trailing only behind PSY's 'Gentleman.' As If It's Your Last successfully clinched the prestigious Golden Disc Award in the Song category.

View Count: 979,547,050

Link: youtu.be/Amq-qlqbjYA

Dynamite is a song by the South Korean boy band BTS - their first entirely English-language track, released on August 21, 2020, by Big Hit Entertainment and Sony Music. As an upbeat disco-pop track with elements of funk, soul, and bubblegum pop, Dynamite has received positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy retro sound and garnering immense support from fans.

At the 63rd Grammy Awards, Dynamite received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, marking BTS's first Grammy nomination and making them the first K-pop artist to be nominated for a Grammy. Additionally, Dynamite has received numerous prestigious music awards, including:

• People's Choice Awards for Song of the Year 2020 and Music Video of the Year 2020
• Asia Artist Awards for Song of the Year
• Genie Music Awards for Best Dance Performance
• Japan Record Awards for International Music Award
• Seoul Music Awards for Best Song.

View Count: 937,619,072

Link: youtu.be/gdZLi9oWNZg

Gangnam Style is a mega-hit by PSY - a renowned South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer known for his humorous videos and performances. Thanks to the massive success of Gangnam Style, the artist earned the title of the 'Viral Star of 2012.'

It's certain that currently, PSY's Gangnam Style holds the record for the most-viewed music video in the history of K-pop. Released on July 15, 2012, Gangnam Style became the fastest and most-viewed Korean music video, surpassing 80 million views within a day. The song received numerous awards, including:

• Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song/Video of the Year (2014)
• MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video (2012)
• NRJ Music Award for Music Video of the Year (2013)
• Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Dance Solo Performance (2013)

View Count: 4,003,363,603

Link: youtu.be/9bZkp7q19f0

Fake Love is the title track of BTS' full album vol.3 Love Yourself ‘Tear,’ released in May 2018. Prior to that, Fake Love had already reached the 600 million views milestone within just 7 months of the MV's debut.

Following the success of the previous two songs, DNA and Boy With Luv, Fake Love officially became BTS's third song to surpass 700 million views on YouTube. The powerful melody, combined with contemporary choreography, is the strength of the Fake Love MV. It can be said that this is one of the products that helped BTS gain even more recognition in the international market. Additionally, Fake Love achieved awards such as:

• Gold Disc Award - Song Category
• Myx Music Award for Favorite International Video
• Mnet Asian Music Award for Global Fan's Choice.

View Count: 886,852,041

Link: youtu.be/7C2z4GqqS5E

DNA is the title track of BTS's introductory album in the Love Yourself series - Love Yourself: Her. Since its debut in 2017, this MV has achieved remarkable milestones. DNA is the K-Pop music video that reached 10 million and 20 million views the fastest, breaking YouTube records by hitting 20.9 million views within just 24 hours. Additionally, DNA secured the 50th position in Spotify's Global Top 50 chart, marking the first time a Korean artist made it to this ranking.

This song won the Radio Disney Music Award for Best Song That Makes You Smile. DNA also received nominations for other awards such as:

• Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year
• Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Dance Performance - Male Group

View Count: 1,092,156,134

Link: youtu.be/MBdVXkSdhwU

Blood Sweat & Tears is the title track from the album Wings & Face Yourself, marking BTS's spectacular comeback in 2016. This song propelled the name BTS to prominence, gaining recognition both domestically and internationally in the music scene.

The official MV for Blood Sweat & Tears was released on Big Hit Entertainment's YouTube channel at midnight on October 10, 2016, KST. In less than 6 hours, the video attracted 1 million views and reached 5 million views within the first 18 hours, all within a day of its official release, captivating fans worldwide.

Blood Sweat & Tears garnered awards on various music programs, including:

• Show Champion (MBC Music)
• M Countdown (Mnet)
• Music Bank (KBS2)
• Inkigayo (SBS)
• The Show (SBS MTV)

View Count: 711,622,723

Link: youtu.be/hmE9f-TEutc

The official release of BTS's MV Idol on YouTube was on 24/8/2018, marking one of the highly anticipated comebacks in the K-pop race of 2018 for this talented boy band. Naturally, Idol - the song from the album Love Yourself: Answer, quickly gained recognition for its lively melody, propelling BTS's fame not only in Korea but also globally.

On 12/01/2020, BTS's MV Idol achieved the milestone of 600 million views on YouTube. At that time, this meant BTS owned a total of 6 MVs surpassing this impressive mark. YouTube is undeniably one of BTS's strengths as the views on their MVs continue to soar without any signs of decline. Idol successfully earned 4 awards:

• Asia Mnet Music Awards for Outstanding Music Video
• Public Choice Award for Favorite Music Video
• Public Choice Award for Favorite Song
• Asia Mnet Music Awards for Favorite Music Video.

View Count: 872,600,559

Link: youtu.be/pBuZEGYXA6E

On February 26, 2020, BTS's MV DOPE hit 550 million views on YouTube. The song was officially released on June 24, 2015, and it took about 5 years to achieve this impressive milestone. The achievement of MV DOPE reaching 550 million views on YouTube helped BTS own a total of 7 MVs with 'blockbuster' views, including hits like DNA, Fire, Fake Love, MIC Drop, Boy With Luv, and IDOL.

DOPE is a track from the group's 3rd mini-album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt.1 - voted by Fuse as the 'Most Impressive, Addictive Album' of 2015. This song significantly contributed to the rising popularity of BTS in 2015 and their expanding presence in the international market. The worthy achievement of DOPE helped the group have 7 MVs with such 'blockbuster' views.

View Count: 628,187,167

Link: youtu.be/BVwAVbKYYeM