The 10 Best-Performing K-Pop Debuts Of Each Year Over The Last Decade
Over the years, as K-Pop has become more popular both in Korea as well as internationally, debut music videos tend to do better than they used to especially if a new group or artist is marketed well beforehand or comes from a well-known company. Still, it’s always a risk for a company to put money into a new artist and hope that they do well! Here’s a look at the 10 most popular K-Pop debut music videos of each year from the past decade, based on how many views they’ve received on YouTube.
2012
10. “Sexy Lady” by Jang Wooyoung
12.42 million views
9. “1.2.3.4.” by Lee Hi
22.72 million views
8. “Insane” by BTOB
23.31 million views
7. “Bounce” by JJ Project
23.79 million views
6. “Warrior” by B.A.P
23.93 million views
5. “Cherry Blossom Ending” by Busker Busker
26.27 million views
4. “Heaven” by Ailee
28.72 million views
3. “Twinkle” by Girls’ Generation-TTS
91.30 million views
2. “Mama” by EXO-K
93.62 million views
1. “Face” by NU’EST
121.8 million views
2013
10. “Gone” by Jin
8.86 million views
9. “Babay” by Zion.T
9.57 million views
8. “One Way Love” by Hyolyn
15.80 million views
7. “MOYA” by AOA Black
15.84 million views
6. “24 Hours” by Sunmi
16.38 million views
5. “Bom Bom Bom” by Roy Kim
30.52 million views
4. “Change” by HyunA
43.64 million views
3. “The Baddest Female” by CL
51.50 million views
2. “Trap” by Henry Lau
94.12 million views
1. “No More Dream” by BTS
211.5 million views
2014
10. “Cha Cha” by Rainbow Blaxx
12.33 million views
9. “Beautiful” by Park Boram
12.39 million views
8. “At Gwanghwamun” by Kyuhyun
13.85 million views
7. “Sometimes” by Crush
23.18 million views
6. “Danger” by Taemin
31.40 million views
5. “Empty” by WINNER
47.69 million views
4. “200%” by Akdong Musician
58.81 million views
3. “Girls Girls Girls” by GOT7
96.84 million views
2. “Happiness” by Red Velvet
104.3 million views
1. “Good Boy” by G-Dragon + Taeyang
316.0 million views
2015
10. “Pepe” by CLC
12.66 million views
9. “I Am A Woman Too” by Minah
12.70 million views
8. “Across The Universe” by Yerin Baek
14.67 million views
7. “Trespass” by MONSTA X
23.82 million views
6. “Adore U” by SEVENTEEN
36.08 million views
5. “Congratulations” by DAY6
40.46 million views
4. “Ordinary Love” by Park Kyung
40.47 million views
3. “My Type” by iKON
58.49 million views
2. “I” by Taeyeon
226.6 million views
1. “Like Ooh-Ahh” by TWICE
415.3 million views
2016
10. “Holup” by Bobby
30.54 million views
9. “Hopefully Sky” by Jeong Eunji
33.74 million views
8. “Fly” by Jessica Jung
36.17 million views
7. “D (Half Moon)” by Dean
36.61 million views
6. “Fire Truck” by NCT 127
38.55 million views
5. “Chewing Gum” by NCT DREAM
64.28 million views
4. “Hey Mama!” by EXO-CBX
68.72 million views
3. “The 7th Sense” by NCT U
104.3 million views
2. “Agust D” by Agust D
129.7 million views
1. “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK
1.23 billion views
2017
10. “Fantasy” by JBJ
15.61 million views
9. “Don’t Say No” by Seohyun
17.49 million views
8. “Sixteen” by Samuel
17.75 million views
7. “Sorry” by The Rose
22.16 million views
6. “Why Don’t You Know” by Chungha
29.57 million views
5. “365 Fresh” by Triple H
32.06 million views
4. “Wee Woo” by PRISTIN
37.19 million views
3. “Papillon” by Jackson Wang
48.79 million views
2. “Hola Hola” by KARD
50.17 million views
1. “Energetic” by Wanna One
148.2 million views
2018
10. “Get It” by PRISTIN V
24.93 million views
9. “Hi High” by LOONA
32.63 million views
8. “Pirate King” by ATEEZ
34.26 million views
7. “Fiancé” by Mino
53.07 million views
6. “District 9” by Stray Kids
55.04 million views
5. “Daydream” by J-Hope
138.8 million views
4. “Lil’ Touch” by Girl’s Generation-Oh!GG
148.2 million views
3. “La Vie en Rose” by IZ*ONE
155.0 million views
2. “LATATA” by (G)I-DLE
165.8 million views
1. “Solo” by Jennie
691.2 million views
2019
10. “What A Life” by EXO-SC
29.99 million views
9. “Focus On Me” by Jus2
41.44 million views
8. “UN Village” by Baekhyun
44.22 million views
7. “Birthday” by Somi
91.10 million views
6. “Twit” by Hwasa
91.55 million views
5. “Bon Bon Chocolat” by EVERGLOW
98.11 million views
4. “Jopping” by SuperM
103.0 million views
3. “Flash” by X1
112.4 million views
2. “Crown” by TXT
140.6 million views
1. “DALLA DALLA” by ITZY
269.1 million views
2020
10. “Alien” by Lee Suhyun
22.58 million views
9. “Show Your Love” by BTOB 4U
22.85 million views
8. “Bon Voyage” by YooA
25.04 million views
7. “Ice Age” by MCND
26.98 million views
6. “Who Dis?” by Secret Number
39.36 million views
5. “Given-Taken” by ENHYPEN
45.25 million views
4. “Boy” by TREASURE
86.34 million views
3. “Mmmh” by Kai
89.51 million views
2. “Monster” by Red Velvet’s Irene & Seugli
104.6 million views
1. “Black Mamba” by aespa
163.7 million views
2021 (So Far)
10. “Giant” by Yuqi
9.48 million views
9. “Damage” by JUST B
13.33 million views
8. “Like Water” by Wendy
14.04 million views
7. “KILLA” by MIRAE
15.57 million views
6. “Hello” by Joy
16.79 million views
5. “Vanilla” by LIGHTSUM
17.71 million views
4. “Ponzona” by PURPLE KISS
20.55 million views
3. “Asurabalbalta” by T1419
31.53 million views
2. “riBBon” by BamBam
53.69 million views
1. “On The Ground” by Rosé
203.1 million views