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Spotify drops 'Wrapped 2021' revealing the most listened to K-pop songs, albums, and more

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Posted by Sophie-Ha Wednesday, December 1, 2021

On December 1, Spotify released its annual list that unveils the top artists, albums, songs, and more. In this year's 'Spotify Wrapped,' the leading music streaming platform broke down how the world listened to K-pop this year and included the most listened to K-Pop artists, albums, and songs.

In the year 2021, BTS completely solidified its titles as global superstars as they wrote a new history for K-pop. According to Spotify, the group has more than 7 billion streams in 2021 and became the third most-streamed artist across the globe, following Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift.

This year also has been the best year for K-pop as it spread further across the globe, with more listeners seeking the genre. Additionally, more K-pop groups have unsurfaced, garnering attention from the world.

So here are the lists of the Top K-pop artists, albums, and songs streamed on Spotify this past year:

Top K-Pop Artists Globally:

1. BTS

2. BLACKPINK

3. TWICE

4. Stray Kids

5. TXT

6. IU

7. Seventeen

8. ITZY

9. EXO

10. Red Velvet


Top K-Pop Songs Globally:

1. Butter - BTS

2. Dynamite - BTS

3. Permission to Dance - BTS

4. Life Goes On - BTS

5. How You Like That - BLACKPINK

6. Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) - BTS, Halsey

7. On The Ground - Rose

8. Film Out - BTS

9. MONEY - LISA

10. Ice Cream - BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez

Top K-Pop Albums Globally:

1. BE - BTS

2. LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer' - BTS
3. MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 - BTS

4. THE ALBUM - BLACKPINK

5. LOVE YOURSELF 轉 'Tear' - BTS

6. MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA - BTS

7. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever - BTS

8. You Never Walk Alone - BTS

9. LOVE YOURSELF 承 'Her' - BTS

10. Wings - BTS



Top K-Pop Female Groups Globally:

1. BLACKPINK

2. TWICE

3. ITZY

4. Red Velvet

5. (G)I-DLE

6. MAMAMOO

7. LOONA

8. aespa

9. IZ*ONE

10. Dream Catcher


Top Male Groups Globally:

1. BTS

2. Stray Kids

3. TXT

4. Seventeen

5. EXO

6. ENHYPEN

7. NCT DREAM

8. NCT 127

9. ATEEZ

10. DAY6

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  1. ATEEZ
  2. BLACKPINK
  3. BTS
  4. DAY6
  5. Dreamcatcher
  6. ENHYPEN
  7. EXO
  8. (G)I-DLE
  9. ITZY
  10. IZ*ONE
  11. LOONA
  12. MAMAMOO
  13. NCT 127
  14. NCT Dream
  15. Red Velvet
  16. Seventeen
  17. Stray Kids
  18. TWICE
  19. TXT
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ciciahgase
ciciahgase1,175 pts Wednesday, December 1, 2021 2
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Ok Dreamcatcher i see you♥️♥️♥️

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EverydayJiayou6,098 pts Wednesday, December 1, 2021 0
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

So cool to see how newer groups are ranking so highly! I'm not a Stay or a Carat, but I always feel happy to see how loved they are outside of Korea!

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