While 2020 was a difficult year due to the pandemic, it featured many great K-Pop releases. From rookie groups like TREASURE to globally-acclaimed groups like BTS, check out the top 25 most-watched K-pop music videos by male artists of 2020!
25. ATEEZ's "Inception" - 50.6 million views
The fan-chosen title track for ATEEZ's fifth EP, 'Zero: Fever Part 1,' has already surpassed 50 million views!
24. BAEKHYUN's "Candy" - 50.7 million views
BAEKHYUN's music video for his catchy solo release "Candy" has scored 50.7 million views on YouTube!
23. BTS' V's "Sweet Night" - 51.1 million views
It's no surprise BTS' V's "Sweet Night" is considered one of the best OSTs of 2020 — it has more than 51 million views!
22. NCT Dream's "Ridin" - 52.4 million views
NCT Dream came back with a bang in 2020 with their release "Ridin," which has more than 52 million views.
21. NCT 2020's "RESONANCE" - 53.1 million views
Despite being released later in the year on December 4, the music video for NCT 2020's highly-anticipated release, "RESONANCE," has already garnered more than 53 million views.
20. Gaho's "Start" - 53.4 million views
Gaho's OST release for popular drama 'Itaewon Class,' instantly became a hit and is still loved by fans and non-fans everywhere around the world — it currently has 53.4 million views!
19. ATEEZ's "Answer" - 54.2 million views
ATEEZ's second song on this list, "Answer," has achieved an impressive 54.2 million views on YouTube.
18. TREASURE's "BOY" - 57.8 million views
TREASURE has truly proven that they are "Rookie of the Year." Their debut music video has nearly 58 million views!
17. BTS' "We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal" - 59.1 million views
It's no surprise that a BTS music video is on this list — with the support of ARMYs, this video has scored more than 59 million views.
16. NCT U's "90's Love" - 62.5 million views
NCT has been spoiling fans with new content this year. Recently, NCT U released "90's Love," which already has 62.5 million views.
15. GOT7's "NOT BY THE MOON" - 69.0 million views
GOT7 showed fans amazing performance in the music video for "NOT BY THE MOON," and unsurprisingly, it has nearly 69 million views.
14. SEVENTEEN's "Left & Right" - 73.3 million views
Released in June, SEVENTEEN's catchy summer single has already garnered more than 73 million views on YouTube!
13. ZICO's "Any Song" - 74.4 million views
ZICO's "Any Song," which became a global sensation for not only its melody but also its fun dance, has 74.4 million views!
12. BTS' J-Hope's "Outro: Ego" - 88.8 million views
The fun and quirky music video for J-Hope's "Outro: Ego" has stolen the hearts of fans and accumulated 88.8 million views.
11. BTS' Suga's "Interlude: Shadow" - 90.2 million views
It's clear BTS' Suga impressed fans once again with his rapping skills — his music video for "Interlude: Shadow" has over 90 million views!
10. NCT 127's "Kick It" - 94.8 million views
NCT 127's "Kick It" was an iconic song that gained popularity for its melody and choreography. It has 94.8 million views.
9. Stray Kids' "Back Door" - 113.0 million views
Stray Kids came back strong this year with new music for fans. The music video for "Back Door" already has nearly 113 million views!
8. NCT U's "Make a Wish" - 134.2 million views
Another NCT U song, "Make a Wish," has made it onto this list! The music video for the catchy song has 134.2 million views.
7. BTS' "Stay Gold" - 146.9 million views
BTS's Japanese release, "Stay Gold," amazed fans, and unsurprisingly, it has 146.9 million views on YouTube.
6. Stray Kids' "God's Menu" - 168.2 million views
2020 has been great for Stray Kids. The group's creative and catchy release, "God's Menu," has over 168 million views!
5. Agust D's "Daechwita" - 176.4 million views
Agust D really showed off his impressive rapping skills through "Daechwita." The music video for the song has over 176 million views!
4. BTS' "Life Goes On" - 214.8 million views
BTS prepared a comforting release for fans in the midst of the global pandemic. "Life Goes On" has 214.8 million views.
3. BTS' "ON" - 220.3 million views
The impressive choreography and performance in BTS' "ON" appears to have caught the eyes of fans, as the music video has 220.3 million views.
2. BTS' "Black Swan" - 220.9 million views
BTS has been spoiling fans with new music throughout the year. In March, they released "Black Swan," which has 220.9 million views.
1. BTS' "Dynamite" - 735.1 million views
Coming in at first (by quite a large margin) is another BTS song, "Dynamite." This song gained popularity worldwide and helped BTS score many new achievements. The music video has over 735 million views!
Extremely proud of NCT!!
2020 has been terrible but they managed to strive with releases of contents after contents. My heart is full with NCT 2020 contents to close the year. 💜🧡💙💛💚❤️🖤