[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF-WLNtpA-k[/embedyt] K-pop is taking over the world. From breaking music charts and Youtube algorithm to dominating international award shows. Music is about breaking barriers, like language and physical distance. It goes to show just how powerful a shared love of music can be. Here are the most viewed K-pop male soloist and group MVs of 2020.
10. “Any Song” – Zico
Released on January 13, 2020, the song now has close to 84 million views on Youtube. The song is part of Zico’s third EP, Ramdon Box and it also inspired a Tik Tok challenge with other famous Hallyu idols like Chungha, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, Winner’s Mino, and Tifanny Young.
9. “Outro: Ego” – J-Hope
To conclude their wildly successful album, “Map of the Soul: 7,” dancer and rapper J-Hope’s “Outro: Ego” is a fun and soulful track about letting go of negativity to do become whatever he wishes. The MV has nearly 87 million views on Youtube.
8. “Interlude: Shadow” – Suga
BTS has a longstanding tradition of introducing the vibe of an album with a member performing their solo song. To introduce “Map of the Soul: 7,” rapper Suga tackles hatred and shadows of fame in “Interlude: Shadow.” The MV was viewed over 89 million times on Youtube.
7. “Kick It “- NCT 127
This NCT subunit shows off their youth and dynamic range with “Kick It,” a strong and fast pace song that can be considered Cherry Bomb 2.0. The MV for “Kick It” has around 91 million views on Youtube.
6. “Make a Wish (Birthday Song)” – NCT U
As part of their NCT Resonance Pt. 1 album, the single “Make a Wish (Birthday Song)” was released on October 12, 2020. The MV has over 123 million views on Youtube.
5. “God’s Menu” – Stray Kids
“God’s Menu” is part of Stray Kids’s “GO LIVE” album, released on June 17, 2020. The subunit 3Racha formed by members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han wrote the lyrics. The MV has over 159 million views on Youtube.
4. “Daechwita” – Agust D
Not many K-pop fans are aware of Agust D, who can be seen as the alter ego of BTS’s Suga. “Daechwita” is the single from his second mixtape, “D-2.” There are nearly 170 million views on the MV on Youtube.
3. “Life Goes On” – BTS
This single is from BTS’s latest album, “BE.” “Life Goes On” debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 100 list. The MV has over 183 million views on Youtube.
2. “Black Swan” – BTS
When “Map of the Soul: 7” was released in February, BTS first released an orchestral MV for “Black Swan.” But the official music video was posted on Youtube a month later in March, with over 212 million views.
1. “ON: Kinetic Manifesto” – BTS
Similar to “Black Swan,” there are a couple of versions of the “ON” music video. The “ON: Kinetic Manifesto” showcases power dance movements from not just BTS, but also their talented dancers. The MV has over 298 million views on Youtube.
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