The 25 best K-pop songs of 2026 so far as selected by music critics including BTS, BLACKPINK, WOODZ, aespa, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, CORITS, NCT and more.
From BLACKPINK to P1Harmony and BTS' ARIRANG standouts, see which song takes the take spots.
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Clockwise from top left: TAEYONG, BTS, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii.
TAEYONG, Hearts2Hearts: SM Entertainment. BTS: BIGHIT Music. KiiiKiii: Starship Entertainment.
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