If their concept is “flying to the sky like a butterfly,” Yuju’s belted high notes take them there. “Navillera” elevates their discography to another level with squelching synths plucked out of a vintage anime opening. Aside from their wholesome image and impressive choreography, this six-piece shot to the top with a characteristic sound: orchestral pop melded with electric guitar. But GFriend pulled that off by giving their cute-concept-next-door a retro twist. It’s not easy to follow up your biggest hit with your best song. Its take on the most ubiquitous trend of the late ‘10s even bowled over those who hadn’t watched a millisecond of Produce - now that’s impact.
Season 2’s nonpareil was “Never,” a propulsive tropical-house track carried by the diverse voices of the then-hopefuls, from Woojin’s husky rasp to Jaehwan’s compelling belt.
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Korea’s reality competition series Produce 101 has provided moments of musical brilliance along with dramatic camera pan-ins since 2016. Produce 101 Season 2’s Nation’s Sons, “Never” ( 35 Boys 5 Concepts, 2017) Doing a complete 180 from her previous “ girl crush” concepts, the song’s sultry darkness hit the right mark for an image overhaul, setting her up as one of the most promising talents of the next generation. While Chungha had always been a promising performer, “Gotta Go” was a marked transition in her discography, which only got more confident and experimental throughout the year. Here’s our list of the 100 best K-pop songs of the 2010s, with a Spotify playlist of all 100 at the end. To commemorate the decade in K-pop, Billboard selected the greatest songs of the era, from cult favorites of the indie world to the inescapable hits that crossed all borders. One thing remains: K-pop’s cross-genre approach is as complex as ever.
Some flavors of the month hit their expiration dates too soon, while others stick around far longer than anticipated. We’ve heard songs inspired by everything from dubstep to retro concepts to future bass to Latin pop to tropical house. K-pop’s amorphousness has traversed an endless stream of trends over the past decade. Billboard's 100 Songs That Defined the Decade