From iconic classics to new music releases, Pitchfork recently chose the top 10 K-Pop albums to ever exist. Check out the ranking below!
10. Queendom — Red Velvet
Queendom was packed with feel-good summer vibes and catchy tunes, showing off Red Velvet’s versatility and why they’re considered queens of K-pop concepts.
9. BE — BTS
BE was like a comforting hug during the pandemic, with songs like “Life Goes On” bringing hope and connection to fans everywhere.
8. Love Yourself: Tear — BTS
This album hit hard with its emotional take on heartbreak and self-discovery, and tracks like “Fake Love” showed why BTS connects with so many people.
7. FOREVER 1 — Girls’ Generation
Celebrating 15 years together, FOREVER 1 was both nostalgic and fresh, proving Girls’ Generation is timeless.
6. Taste of Love — TWICE
With its tropical, flirty vibe, Taste of Love felt like summer in album form and showed TWICE growing into a more mature sound.
5. 4 Walls — f(X)
4 Walls took f(x)’s music to the next level with EDM tracks and a super polished sound that’s still a favorite for fans of experimental K-pop.
4. CRUSH — 2NE1
CRUSH showed off 2NE1’s bold style, with hits like “Come Back Home” mixing futuristic beats and heartfelt lyrics.
3. The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm — Red Velvet
This album mixed classical vibes with Red Velvet’s creative edge, and “Feel My Rhythm” was the perfect mix of elegant and unique.
2. Get Up — NewJeans
Get Up was full of fresh songs that proved NewJeans are trailblazers in the new era of K-pop.
1. Seo Taiji n Boys — Seo Taiji n Boys
This debut changed the game by mixing Western sounds with Korean music, creating the blueprint for what K-pop is today.
