Top 12 Songs Of 2021 According To 200 K-Pop Industry Insiders
In a recent survey for Joy News 24, 200 Korean entertainment industry insiders (from agency and network employees to reporters and content producers) all voted on the top songs of the year.
12. TWICE – “Alcohol-Free”
TWICE’s “Alcohol-Free” ranked joint 10th in the survey with 3 votes. Peaking at no.6 on the Gaon weekly chart and 12th place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 188 million views on YouTube.
11. Jeon Somi – “DUMB DUMB”
Jeon Somi’s “DUMB DUMB” ranked joint 10th in the survey with 3 votes. Peaking at no.8 on the Gaon weekly chart and 10th place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 97 million views on YouTube.
10. MSG Wannabe M.O.M – “Foolish Love”
MSG Wannabe M.O.M’s “Foolish Love” ranked joint 10th in the survey with 3 votes. The song peaked at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart.
9. BTS & Coldplay – “My Universe”
BTS and Coldplay’s “My Universe” ranked joint 7th in the survey with 6 votes. Peaking at no.2 on the Gaon weekly chart, the song currently has 100M million views on YouTube.
8. IU & AKMU – “NAKKA”
IU and AKMU’s “NAKKA” ranked joint 7th in the survey with 6 votes. Peaking at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart and 2nd place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 11 million views on YouTube.
7. IU – “Celebrity”
IU’s “Celebrity” ranked joint 7th in the survey with 6 votes. Peaking at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart and 1st place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 112 million views on YouTube.
6. Lee Mujin – “Traffic Light”
Lee Mujin’s “Traffic Light” ranked 6th in the survey with 7 votes.
Peaking at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart and 1st place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 6.4 million views on YouTube.
5. IU – “Lilac”
IU’s “Lilac” ranked 5th in the survey with 9 votes.
Peaking at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart and 1st place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 64 million views on YouTube.
4. BTS – “Permission to Dance”
BTS’s “Permission to Dance” ranked 4th in the survey with 12 votes. Peaking at no.2 on the Gaon weekly chart and 3rd place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 363 million views on YouTube.
3. Brave Girls – “Rollin'”
Brave Girls’ “Rollin'” ranked 3rd in the survey with 14 votes. Peaking at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart and 1st place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 9.9 million views on YouTube.
2. Aespa – “Next Level”
Aespa’s “Next Level” ranked 2nd in the survey with 46 votes. Peaking at no.2 on the Gaon weekly chart and 2nd place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 173 million views on YouTube.
1. BTS – “Butter”
And BTS’s “Butter” took the top spot in the survey with 76 votes. Peaking at no.1 on the Gaon weekly chart and 1st place on the Gaon monthly chart, the song currently has 605 million views on YouTube.
NCT 127‘s “Sticker,” ONF‘s “Beautiful Beautiful,” DAY6‘s “Right Through Me,” Baek Yerin‘s “A Walk,” and Sandeul‘s “Slightly Tipsy” were also named top songs in the survey.