K-pop has become a global phenomenon, and YouTube is where its biggest moments come to life. From stunning visuals to powerful choreography, K-pop music videos are more than just songs; they’re full-scale performances that capture fans everywhere. Artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, and PSY have created videos that broke records, set trends, and brought Korean pop music to the world stage.
In this list, we’ve ranked the 30 best K-pop MVs of all time based on their YouTube views. These are the most-watched, most-talked-about, and most-loved videos that helped make K-pop the worldwide sensation it is today. Get ready to revisit unforgettable hits like Gangnam Style, Dynamite, and Kill This Love.
1. Gangnam Style – PSY (5,700,000,000 YT Views)
Released on July 15, 2012, PSY’s Gangnam Style became a global sensation with its catchy tune, fun dance, and humorous take on Seoul’s wealthy Gangnam District. Filmed in just 48 hours, the video broke records as the first YouTube video to surpass 1 billion views, later exceeding 5 billion by 2023. It earned major awards from the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Melon Music Awards, and MTV Europe Music Awards, cementing its status as one of the most iconic and influential K-pop music videos of all time.
2. DDU-DU DDU-DU – BLACKPINK (2,300,000,000 YT Views)
Released on June 15, 2018, BLACKPINK’s Ddu-Du Ddu-Du became a global sensation with its fierce beats, confident lyrics, and unforgettable “finger gun” dance. Blending trap, pop rap, and EDM, the song topped charts across Asia and made history as the first K-pop girl group song to enter the UK Singles Chart. Its stunning music video broke records as the most-viewed K-pop video in 24 hours and later became the first by a K-pop group to surpass two billion views on YouTube, cementing its place as one of the most iconic moments in BLACKPINK’s career.
3. Kill This Love – BLACKPINK (2,100,000,000 YT Views)
Released on April 4, 2019, BLACKPINK’s Kill This Love is a fierce electropop hit about breaking free from a toxic relationship. Written and produced by Teddy, Bekuh Boom, R. Tee, and 24, the song topped charts worldwide and made history as one of the highest-charting K-pop songs by a girl group on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Its bold, action-packed music video broke the record for the most views in 24 hours on YouTube and later became the second K-pop video to surpass two billion views, solidifying its place as one of BLACKPINK’s most iconic releases.
4. APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (2,000,000,000 YT Views)
Released on October 18, 2024, Apt. by Rosé and Bruno Mars became a global smash hit with its upbeat mix of pop, rock, and new wave. Inspired by a Korean drinking game, the catchy track topped charts in over 50 countries and spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200, making history as the first K-pop female solo song to top Australia’s ARIA chart. Its lively, pink-themed music video directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos broke records as the fastest by an Asian artist to reach one billion YouTube views. With massive success and an MTV Song of the Year win, Apt. solidified Rosé’s global pop superstar status.
5. Dynamite – BTS (2,000,000,000 YT Views)
Released on August 21, 2020, BTS’s Dynamite is a feel-good disco-pop hit and the group’s first fully English song. With its retro 70s-inspired sound and catchy hooks, the track aimed to bring joy during the COVID-19 pandemic and earned BTS their first Grammy nomination. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100, broke Spotify streaming records, and reached the top ten in 25 countries, while its music video became BTS’s first to surpass 2 billion views on YouTube, making Dynamite one of the most iconic K-pop releases worldwide.
6. Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) – BTS (1,800,000,000 YT Views)
Released on April 12, 2019, BTS’s Boy with Luv featuring Halsey is a catchy pop hit from their EP Map of the Soul: Persona. Its colorful music video set a record as the most-viewed video in 24 hours with over 74 million views, and the song earned Platinum certification from the RIAA. With 21 music show wins in South Korea, it became one of BTS’s most celebrated hits, and a Japanese version was released later that year as part of the single Lights.
7. BOOMBAYAH – BLACKPINK (1,800,000,000 YT Views)
Released on August 8, 2016, BLACKPINK’s Boombayah is their high-energy debut single from Square One. The song topped the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and reached number seven on Korea’s Gaon Chart. Its music video, directed by Seo Hyun-seung, became the first K-pop debut video to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, and the track has earned gold and silver certifications in countries like Japan, New Zealand, and the UK, establishing BLACKPINK’s global fame.
8. GENTLEMAN – PSY (1,700,000,000 YT Views)
Released on April 12, 2013, PSY’s Gentleman is the energetic follow-up to his hit Gangnam Style. The song topped charts in South Korea and Luxembourg and reached No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its music video set multiple YouTube records, including most views in 24 hours, and quickly hit 100, 200, and 300 million views, eventually surpassing 1.4 billion views, cementing PSY’s place as a global K-pop star.
9. DNA – BTS (1,600,000,000 YT Views)
Released on September 18, 2017, BTS’s DNA is a catchy EDM-pop song about love at first sight from their EP Love Yourself: Her. The track topped South Korea’s Billboard K-pop Hot 100, reached No. 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and hit No. 1 on Japan’s Oricon Singles Chart. Its colorful, CGI-filled music video features intricate choreography and helped BTS gain global recognition, earning gold certification in the US and double platinum in Japan, while being promoted on major Korean music shows and at the 2017 American Music Awards.
10. MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) – BTS (1,500,000,000 YT Views)
Released on November 24, 2017, the Steve Aoki remix of BTS’s Mic Drop featuring Desiigner is a high-energy hip-hop anthem celebrating the group’s achievements. The remix became BTS’s first Top 40 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped Japan’s Oricon and Billboard Japan Hot 100 charts. Its dynamic music videos feature powerful choreography, and the song earned platinum in the US and double platinum in Japan, helping cement BTS’s global fame while being performed on major Korean shows, international TV, and their Love Yourself World Tour.
11. AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST – BLACKPINK (1,400,000,000 YT Views)
Released on June 22, 2017, BLACKPINK’s As If It’s Your Last is a catchy synth-pop and moombahton track about love and heartbreak. Written by Teddy Park, Brother Su, and Choice37, it topped the Billboard World Digital Songs chart and ranked high on Korea’s K-pop Hot 100 and Gaon Digital Chart. With over 2.5 million downloads, 100 million streams, and certifications in Japan, the song became one of BLACKPINK’s most successful singles, promoted through live performances on Inkigayo and Show! Music Core.
12. IDOL – BTS (1,300,000,000 YT Views)
Released on August 24, 2018, BTS’s IDOL is the lead single from their album Love Yourself: Answer. The song, including a version featuring Nicki Minaj, debuted at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum. A Japanese version was released in 2019 alongside Boy with Luv and Lights, helping BTS expand their global success.
13. FAKE LOVE – BTS (1,300,000,000 YT Views)
Released on May 18, 2018, BTS’s Fake Love is a dark, emotional emo-hip hop and rap-rock track about a love that turns out to be false. Written by “Hitman” Bang, RM, and Pdogg, it topped Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart, became BTS’s first Top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reached No. 1 in Japan. Its music videos, directed by YongSeok Choi, highlight BTS’s storytelling and choreography. Critically acclaimed and award-winning, Fake Love was promoted on Korean music shows, the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, and their Love Yourself World Tour, cementing it as one of BTS’s most iconic songs.
14. How You Like That – BLACKPINK (1,300,000,000 YT Views)
Released on June 26, 2020, BLACKPINK’s How You Like That is a high-energy EDM, hip hop, and trap track from their debut album The Album. The song topped South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart, became their second top-40 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, and earned multiple certifications worldwide, including diamond in Brazil and platinum in South Korea, Japan, and more. Its record-breaking music video, directed by Seo Hyun-seung, set YouTube records for premiere and 24-hour views, eventually reaching one billion views, while the track also hit one billion streams on Spotify. The song won awards like Song of Summer at the 2020 MTV VMAs and Best Dance at the Melon Music Awards, cementing BLACKPINK’s global success.
15. MONEY – LISA (1,100,000,000 YT Views)
Released on November 9, 2021, Lisa’s Money is a bold rap track from her debut solo album Lalisa. The song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Global 200, topped Malaysia’s charts, and became the longest-charting song by a K-pop female soloist in the US and UK. Its performance video, directed by Lee Sang-yoon, surpassed one billion views on YouTube, and the track earned diamond certification in Brazil, gold in several countries, and a Guinness World Record as the first K-pop solo song to hit one billion Spotify streams, highlighting Lisa’s global success.
16. SOLO – JENNIE (1,000,000,000 YT Views)
Released on November 12, 2018, Jennie’s Solo is a dance-pop and hip-hop track about independence after a breakup. The song topped South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard K-pop Hot 100, making Jennie the first female K-pop soloist to lead the Billboard World Digital Songs chart. Its UK-filmed music video, directed by Han Sa-min, became the first female K-pop soloist video to reach one billion views on YouTube. Certified platinum in Korea and gold in Japan and New Zealand, Solo was promoted on Korean music shows, Blackpink’s world tour, and won Best Digital Song at the Golden Disc Awards.
17. Butter – BTS (1,000,000,000 YT Views)
Released on May 21, 2021, BTS’s Butter is a catchy disco-pop and dance-pop track, their second English-language single. Praised for its infectious melody, the song topped charts in South Korea, the US, Japan, India, Mexico, and on Billboard’s Global 200. A remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion, released in August 2021, reached No. 3 on the Global 200, solidifying Butter as a global hit.
18. Blood Sweat & Tears – BTS (1,000,000,000 YT Views)
Released on October 10, 2016, BTS’s Blood Sweat & Tears is a moombahton and tropical house track about the pain of addictive love. Written by “Hitman” Bang, RM, Suga, J-Hope, Kim Do-hoon, and Pdogg, it became BTS’s first No. 1 on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart, while the Japanese version also topped Oricon. Praised for its production and vocals, the song earned Song of the Year nominations and appeared on decade-end best K-pop lists. Its symbolic, museum-themed music video won Best Music Video at the Seoul Music Awards, and BTS promoted the track on Korean music shows and during their Wings Tour, making it one of their most iconic early hits.
19. Pink Venom – BLACKPINK (1,000,000,000 YT Views)
Released on August 19, 2022, BLACKPINK’s Pink Venom is a hip-hop, pop-rap, dance, and EDM track that blends Korean traditional instruments with 90s hip-hop and electropop. The song topped the Billboard Global 200, making BLACKPINK the first girl group to do so, and charted worldwide, including No. 2 in South Korea and No. 22 on the US and UK charts. Its music video, directed by Seo Hyun-seung, set a 2022 record with 90.4 million 24-hour views, and the group promoted it on Inkigayo and at the MTV VMAs, winning Best Choreography and Best Music Video, solidifying its global success.
20. Ice Cream (with Selena Gomez) – BLACKPINK (981,000,000 YT Views)
Released on August 28, 2020, Ice Cream by BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez is a fun bubblegum pop and electropop track with playful ice cream-themed lyrics. The song reached No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making BLACKPINK the first female K-pop act in the Hot 100 top 20, and charted globally, including the Billboard Global 200 and South Korea. Its colorful music video set a 24-hour debut record with 79 million views and earned nominations for Best Collaboration at the MTV EMAs, People’s Choice Music Video of 2020, and Best K-Pop at the MTV VMAs, highlighting its worldwide success.
21. Whistle – Blackpink (942,000,000 YT Views)
Released on August 8, 2016, BLACKPINK’s Whistle is a minimalist drum-and-bass K-pop track featuring whistle sounds and a heartbeat-inspired beat. Produced by Teddy, Bekuh Boom, and Future Bounce, it became the group’s first No. 1 on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and reached No. 2 on the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart. The colorful music video won Best Music Video at the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and BLACKPINK promoted the song on Inkigayo and other shows, marking a strong debut.
22. PLAYING WITH FIRE – BLACKPINK (937,000,000 YT Views)
Released on November 1, 2016, BLACKPINK’s Playing with Fire is a catchy K-pop track by Teddy and R. Tee. It reached No. 3 on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart, topped the Billboard World Digital Song Sales, and became the first Korean girl group song to enter the Canadian Hot 100, marking BLACKPINK’s rising global success.
23. What is Love? – TWICE (875,000,000 YT Views)
Released on April 9, 2018, TWICE’s What Is Love? is the lead single from their fifth EP and earned them their third consecutive Song of the Year at the Mnet Asian Music Awards. A Japanese version came out in February 2019, featured on #Twice2, and the group first performed the song on Music Station Super Live, cementing its popularity.
24. Lovesick Girls – BLACKPINK (828,000,000 YT Views)
Released on October 2, 2020, BLACKPINK’s Lovesick Girls is a dance-pop and electropop song about heartbreak. It became a global hit, topping the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and reaching number two on the Global 200, while performing strongly in South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and the US, earning multiple platinum and gold certifications. The music video, directed by Seo Hyun-seung, shows romantic ups and downs and got 61.4 million views in 24 hours. BLACKPINK promoted the song on shows like Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Music Station Japan, and performed it during their Born Pink World Tour and major festivals, including Coachella and BST Hyde Park.
25. BANG BANG BANG – BIGBANG (804,000,000 YT Views)
BigBang’s Bang Bang Bang, released on June 1, 2015, is a high-energy K-pop hit written by G-Dragon and Teddy Park, with rap by T.O.P. The song topped charts in South Korea, reached number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales, and performed strongly in Japan and France, earning a gold certification in Japan. Praised for its catchy beat and dynamic performance, it won Song of the Year at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards and Melon Music Awards, becoming one of BigBang’s most iconic hits.
26. Save ME – BTS (789,000,000 YT Views)
BTS’s Save Me is a standout song from their 2016 compilation album The Most Beautiful Moment In Life: Young Forever, known for its emotional lyrics and catchy melody. The original Korean version was released on May 2, 2016, and a Japanese version later appeared on their album Youth on September 7, 2016, helping the song reach fans worldwide and solidifying its status as one of BTS’s signature tracks.
27. Shut Down – BLACKPINK (764,000,000 YT Views)
BLACKPINK’s Shut Down, released on September 16, 2022, from their album Born Pink, is a hip-hop track with trap beats and a classical violin sample, featuring lyrics that address haters. The song topped the Billboard Global 200 and Spotify’s weekly chart, charted high in South Korea, the US, the UK, and across Asia, and earned multiple certifications. Critics praised its bold production and confident lyrics, while the music video references the group’s past hits. BLACKPINK promoted the song with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Inkigayo, and their Born Pink World Tour.
28. DADDY (feat. CL of 2NE1) – PSY (762,000,000 YT Views)
Psy’s Daddy, featuring CL, was released on November 30, 2015, as the lead single from his album Chiljip Psy-da. Sampling will.i.am’s I Got It from My Mama, the song topped South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and the World Digital Song Sales chart, charted in six other countries, and earned Song of the Year – December at the 5th Gaon Chart Music Awards. Its music video has over 500 million views, and the single sold more than 1.1 million digital copies.
29. LALISA – LISA (760,000,000 YT Views)
Lisa’s Lalisa, released on September 10, 2021, is a hip-hop track with Thai cultural influences and her debut solo single. The song was a global hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Global 200, topping Billboard World Digital Songs, entering the US Hot 100 at 84, and hitting number one in Malaysia. While the lyrics received mixed reviews, Lisa’s performance was widely praised. The music video broke records with 73.6 million views in 24 hours, earning two Guinness World Records, and the song won Best K-Pop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, making her the first K-pop soloist to achieve this.
30. LOVE SCENARIO – iKON (718,000,000 YT Views)
iKON’s Love Scenario is the lead single from their second album Return and is considered the group’s signature song. The track was a major hit, earning critical acclaim and winning Song of the Year at both the 2018 Melon Music Awards and the 33rd Golden Disc Awards.
Conclusion
These 30 music videos show just how powerful and creative K-pop has become. Each one is packed with energy, style, and emotion, and their huge YouTube views prove how deeply they’ve connected with fans around the world.
Whether you’ve been following K-pop since Gangnam Style or you’re just starting to explore, this list is a perfect way to experience the best of the genre. So press play, enjoy the visuals, and see why K-pop continues to rule YouTube and hearts everywhere.
