The K-pop industry has never failed to succeed when it comes to music. 2022 was a huge year for ‘kpop’ and just recently debuted ‘k-pop’ idols and groups. I will give my own ratings on these songs that were made in 2022 so I can name my top five favorite kpop songs of 2022. I’m talking about soloists, girl groups, boy groups and some old or young. 

New Jeans – ‘Attention’

This song is so poppy and has so much energy. For a newly debuted group they do so well with their vocals and their choreography. They are all Gen Z and the age range in this newly formed girl group is 18 years old to 14 years old — and they all have different backgrounds. This song is definitely in the top five because of how energizing it is. They debuted August 1 of 2022. You can tell ‘Attention’ is a love song or a song talking about a crush because one of their soft lyrics indicate, “You give me butterflies, you know. My whole heart is paradise.”

Nayeon – ‘POP!’

Most people have definitely heard this song in radios or TikTok for sure. This song will never fail to make people jump up from their seat because the amount of times I’ve heard this song getting replayed is unimaginable. This is Nayeon’s first ever single, she’s originally in a girl group called TWICE which debuted in 2015 and ‘POP!’ was a part of her first ever mini album along with other songs. ‘POP!’ is also a romantic song but with a little twist with lyrics that describe, “As if fluttering, your swollen heart is about to explode.”

(G)-DLE — ‘Nxde’

This group debuted back in 2018 and their ages range from 25 years old to 22 years old. Let’s talk about their newest song Nxde, it’s so chilling how well their vocals go so well with the music. ‘Nxde’ was inspired by Marilyn Monroe and Banksy. This song always gave me the idea that I can stand on top of the world. The lyrics are kind of explicit but some lyrics talk about their experience in the stage while performing, “It’s so absurd to this insincere story, audience booing.”

Stray Kids – ‘Case 143’

This K-pop group will never fail to amaze me especially their newest song Case 143, their vocals are unmatched and top tier. Stray Kid fans are called stays and I find that so adorable considering I’m a fan. Stray Kids energy is so hype and that’s what puts the entire song together. They’re never embarrassed to be called ‘too much’ or ‘extra’ because they can never be too much to their fans. Their lyrics in this song seems like a love letter kids write in high school and it’s so adorable because it’s a straightforward love song. “Why do I keep getting attracted? I only think of you, I cannot explain this emotion. ONE-FOUR-THREE I Love You”

BIBI – ‘BIBI VENGEANCE’

This song is so heavenly to my ears and never ceases to amaze me. The emotions coming from this song are so chill and will always stop me in my tracks. The vibes remind me of the theme secret mission and secret spy because of how vibrant this song is to my ears. BIBI is a soloist that debuted in 2019. These lyrics are about BIBI getting back on her feet and becoming the woman she’s always seen herself as.

Overall my opinion may not be shared by most, but the K-pop songs of 2022 are so good and will always be a favorite. Most students don’t listen to K-pop as much as others, but my advice to the non-listeners is to at least give it a try and add to your 2023 listening. I hope you can see why many listen to this genre.