Billboard’s 2024 Best K-Pop Songs: aespa’s “Supernova”, IU’s “Love Wins All”, and ATEEZ’s “Ice on My Teeth” Shine

On December 9, SM Entertainment announced that aespa’s hit track “Supernova”has claimed the top spot on Billboard’s prestigious list titled “The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024: Staff Picks.”

Billboard lauded the song, stating, “Supernova isn’t just the standout single that launched aespa’s debut studio album, Armageddon, but also the definitive K-pop anthem of the year.” The track features an impressive structure with three full choruses, vibrant verses, a mesmerizing bridge, and an exhilarating dance break, all while maintaining a robust sense of cohesion and completeness.

Before this honor, “Supernova”also secured a position on NME’s “50 Best Songs of 2024” list. Notably, within South Korea, the song set a remarkable record by dominating Melon’s chart for 15 consecutive weeks, marking the longest run in history. It has also triumphed at major year-end Korean music awards, winning accolades including Album of the Year, Best Song of the Year, and Best Music Video.

Following aespa, IU’s emotionally resonant “Love Wins All”secured the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s esteemed ranking. Described as a gentle ballad that evolves with vocal intensity over its four-and-a-half-minute duration, Billboard noted, “It’s not overly dramatic but packs an emotional punch, especially when accompanied by its music video featuring V from BTS.”

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Securing the third position is ATEEZ’s standout track “Ice on My Teeth.”Billboard remarked on the song’s artistry, stating, “While ATEEZ has consistently excelled in K-pop maximalism, ‘Ice on My Teeth’ marks a brilliant transition, delivering its signature impact with refined subtlety.” They emphasized the band’s recent achievements, including multiple stadium concert tours in 2024 and their second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, Golden Hour: Part 2, highlighting that the group sounds entirely at ease celebrating their well-deserved successes.

For further details, visit the following sources: Billboard, Daum.

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