This year solo songs didn’t just get popular, they shaped the way music sounds all over the world. YouTube is where 2025’s solo power plays happened. Jennie dominated global airwaves with “Like Jennie” while Rosé achieved record breaking heights with the viral smash “APT.” Here is our definitive list of the Top 15 K-Pop Solo Songs of 2025 that you need on repeat.
1) Rosé — “APT.” (feat. Bruno Mars)
The APT. wave turned a BLACKPINK soloist into a true crossover moment. A Bruno Mars feature and strong recommendations kept it in rotation. Rosé’s reported 2.5B+ streams on YouTube, making a record.
2) Jungkook — “Never Let Go”
Jungkook’s massive star power was clear this year. His song “Never Let Go” was a huge hit that everyone added to their playlists and used in videos. By the end of 2025, he was the most-searched male idol on YouTube, proving just how much fans want to see him.
3) Jungkook — “Still With You” (resurgence)
One of Jungkook’s older songs became popular again. Tthanks to short viral videos, fan covers, and “study music” playlists. Because the song is so relaxing, people kept playing it on repeat late at night. When people argue about how Jungkook got so many YouTube views in 2025, this song is the perfect example of how his music stays popular for a long time.
4) G-Dragon — “Home Sweet Home”
A legend’s comeback stood out among new groups. Old fans replayed his hits while young ones heard them for the first time. His 429M streams on YouTube Music Korea in 2025 prove his appeal goes far beyond just memory.
5) JISOO & ZAYN — “EYES CLOSED”
Data trackers noted a huge November jump, with over 40M views in specific periods. The Western artist ZAYN helped reach people outside of typical K-pop fans. It set the bar for 2025 global team-ups that performed better than anyone expected.
6) JENNIE — “Like JENNIE”
Talk of Jennie’s 2025 solo return led to solid growth late in the year. Dance videos and reaction clips kept the music video relevant for longer. Funny catchy parts became viral shorts that sent viewers back to the full song.
7) j-hope — “Killin’ It Girl”
Focusing on the dance worked well. Performance clips and dance trends led to many rewatches and fan videos. In 2025, a great routine could beat the most expensive music video. And this track proved it.
8) Jin — “Don’t Say You Love Me”
Ballad power met fan storytelling. Fan covers and reaction clips boosted the song’s feeling. Big November jumps turned into steady December numbers. Thus, keeping views high until the year ended.
9) Karina (aespa) — 2025 solo live clip
New solo stars often started through stage clips. Karina’s sharp moves and great screen presence turned short videos into huge traffic sources. Fans see the dance-to-song path as a big 2025 change.
10) Yeji (ITZY) — Air M/V
Style, power, and repeat watching made it viral. Dance clips and online trends spread quickly, boosting the original video. Many fan rankings now place top stage shows right next to official music videos.
11) WOODZ — “Drowning”
Steady viral growth in motion. Fan reviews and TikTok trends kept it rising through year-end. It grew softly, then suddenly felt everywhere across fan music lists.
12) Taeyeon — ‘Letter To Myself’
A veteran’s consistency still wins. Ballad and OST-centric playlists led to high repeat plays. Live clips and video stories made people return long after the first promo hype.
13) Sunmi — ‘CYNICAL’
Bold visuals and clear choreo lines made this easy to clip and share. Reactions praised the creative direction as “pure Sunmi.” The result was steady, durable view growth rather than a one-week spike.
14) Jeon Somi — (‘Closer’)
A smooth, late-year drop that chose vibe over hype. “Closer” won its fans through replaying, artsy edits, and dance clips that softly lifted the main film. It is a sign that on YouTube, closeness and repeat plays can beat out louder debuts.
15) GFRIEND-alumni soloist — (fan-ranked MV)
Fan-made lists often put a GFRIEND star’s 2025 video in the middle-to-late teens. Rank changes as new clips rise. It clearly indicates that long-term fanbases still help year-end views.
