In recent music history, streaming milestones have become a significant marker of an artist’s global reach and impact. K-Pop, the genre that’s taken the world by storm, is no exception. HUNTR/X’s “Golden” is the latest song to achieve this milestone. Overall, only a handful of K-Pop songs have managed to surpass 1 billion streams on the platform. Notably, ROSÉ joins her fellow BLACKPINK members LISA and JENNIE as the only K-Pop female solo artists to have a song with more than one billion streams.
Now, you might be wondering which other K-Pop songs have achieved this remarkable feat. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Below, we’ll explore the exclusive club of K-Pop songs with over 1 billion streams on Spotify.
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14 | “Golden” — HUNTR/X (1.1 billion streams)
“Golden” became a massive global hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and marking historic achievements for female-led K-pop tracks.
13 | “3D” — Jung Kook (1 billion streams)
Released in 2023 as a solo single, “3D” is a Y2K-inspired pop-R&B track with a breezy, addictive hook. The soong quickly became one of Jung Kook’s most successful songs.
12 | “Fake Love” — BTS (1 billion streams)
2018, BTS released the album Love Yourself: Tear. The lead single, “Fake Love,” has since amassed a billion streams.
11 | “Love Me Again” — V (1 billion streams)
In 2023, BTS’ V built anticipation for his solo album Layover with the pre-release single “Love Me Again,” which became one of his biggest solo hits.
10 | “APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (1.4 billion streams)
The song, which became an instant hit with its unique energy, is the fastest song by a K-pop soloist to surpass 1 billion streams.
9 | “Standing Next To You” — Jungkook (1.3 billion streams)
Jungkook’s debut studio album, Golden, became an instant hit. The LP spawned several successful singles, including “Standing Next To You.” The song received acclaim from both fans and critics, and a remix featuring R&B icon Usher was released at the end of 2023.
8 | “How You Like That” — BLACKPINK (1.2 billion streams)
In 2020, BLACKPINK released what would have become their biggest hit “How You Like That.” Upon its release, the song achieved significant chart success both domestically in South Korea and internationally. It debuted at number one on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and also reached the top of iTunes charts in over 60 countries. After four years since its release, “How You Like That” has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first song by a K-Pop girl group to achieve this milestone.
7 | “Boy With Luv” — BTS ft. Halsey (1.2 billion streams)
The infectious funk-pop “Boy With Luv” served as the lead single from BTS’ sixth EP, “Map of the Soul: Persona.” Featuring Halsey, the song not only held the record for the most music show wins in South Korea after the 2000s (with an impressive 21 wins) but also made its mark globally. While it once boasted the record, it eventually gave way to “Dynamite.”
6 | “MONEY” — LISA (1.3 billion streams)
In 2021, BLACKPINK’s Lisa embarked on her solo career with her “Lalisa” project, which featured two singles. Among them, ‘MONEY’ rapidly climbed the global charts. The track is the longest-charting song by a K-pop female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. “MONEY” even etched its name in Spotify history, becoming the first K-Pop solo song to reach the 1 billion streams milestone.
5 | “Butter” — BTS (1.4 billion streams)
BTS secures the second spot with “Butter.” Not only is it one of the most-streamed K-Pop songs, but its music video also holds the record for the most viewed within 24 hours and the fastest to reach 100 million views (achieving this feat in less than a day). “Butter” received nominations for several prestigious awards and won a Billboard Music Award, an iHeartRadio Music Award, and two MTV Video Music Awards.
4| “Like Crazy” — Jimin (1.4 billion streams)
BTS is not only the biggest K-pop boy band in music history, but its members have also enjoyed successful solo careers. In 2023, Jimin released his debut solo studio album, Face, and struck a chord with fans with the second single, “Like Crazy.” As of November 2024, the song has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams on Spotify.
3 | “Who” — Jimin (2.1 billion streams)
Jimin’s “Who” achieved the rare feat of topping the Daily Global Spotify chart for 20 days, and became one of the fastest song by a K-pop soloist to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.
2 | “Dynamite” — BTS (2.1 billion streams)
Released in the summer of 2020, “Dynamite” swiftly captured global attention and became a massive hit. This song marked a historic moment for BTS, earning them their first Grammy nomination and making them the first Korean act ever nominated for a Grammy Award. The accompanying music video shattered multiple YouTube records, including the most views within the first 24 hours (101.1 million views). “Dynamite” also achieved a significant milestone on Spotify by becoming the first K-Pop track to reach 1 billion streams.
1 | “Seven” — Jungkook (2.6 billion streams)
In summer 2023, Jungkook dominated radio and streaming platforms with the infectious beats of “Seven.” The song, which features rapper Latto, is one of the most successful songs of the 2020s so far. It topped numerous charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, and broke several records. On Spotify, “Seven” became the first song by a K-pop soloist to surpass 2 billion streams.
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