K-pop has taken the world by storm, with its infectious melodies, stunning visuals, and intricate choreography. One of the key indicators of a song’s success in South Korea is the number of awards it garners on weekly music shows.
These shows, such as “Inkigayo,” “Music Bank,” and “M Countdown,” recognize the most popular songs based on a combination of digital sales, physical album sales, social media performance, and votes. Here, we celebrate the top 20 K-pop songs that have dominated these music shows from 2007 to the present.
1. “Dynamite” by BTS
32 Awards
2. “Gangnam Style” by PSY
25 Awards
3. “Boy with Luv” by BTS (feat. Halsey)
21 Awards
4. “Call Me Baby” by EXO
18 Awards
5. “LUV” by Apink
17 Awards
6. “On” by BTS
16 Awards
7. “Rough” by GFriend
15 Awards
8. “Energetic” by Wanna One
15 Awards
9. “Gee” by Girls’ Generation
14 Awards
10. “Growl” by EXO
14 Awards
11. “Navillera” by GFriend
14 Awards
12. “After LIKE” by IVE
14 Awards
13. “Lion Heart” by Girls’ Generation
14 Awards
14. “How You Like That” by Blackpink
13 Awards
15. “Queencard” by (G)I-dle
13 Awards
16. “Ko Ko Bop” by EXO
13 Awards
17. “TT” by Twice
13 Awards
18. “Eleven” by IVE
13 Awards
19. “Seven” by Jungkook
13 Awards
20. “200%” by Akmu
13 Awards
