K-pop has taken the world of music by storm, captivating fans with its infectious beats, stunning visuals, and powerful performances. One major factor in the globalization of K-pop is YouTube. Among the vast array of K-pop MVs, some have garnered immense love and support from fans worldwide.
Let’s dive into the top five most-liked K-pop music videos on YouTube, where millions of views and countless thumbs-up reactions celebrate the talent and creativity of these artists.
1. Dynamite – BTS (36M)
The global sensation BTS broke records with their popular upbeat hit track “Dynamite.” The colorful music video, filled with retro vibes, captured hearts and is the most-liked K-pop music video, with 36 million people giving it a thumbs-up.
2. Boy With Luv – BTS feat. Halsey (28M)
Collaborating with Halsey, BTS delivered a sweet, vibrant music video for “Boy With Luv.” The pastel aesthetics and joyful choreography enchanted fans. With an astounding 28 million likes, it is the second most-liked music video by a K-pop artist on YouTube.
3. GANGNAM STYLE – 27M
The iconic “GANGNAM STYLE” by the South Korean solo artist PSY took the world by storm. Its catchy tune, quirky dance moves, and humorous video made it a global phenomenon, earning over 27 million likes on YouTube, making it the third most-liked K-pop music video.
4. Kill This Love – 25M
The global girl group BLACKPINK’s fierce energy and captivating visuals in “Kill This Love” resonated with fans. The powerful choreography and striking visuals contributed to its massive success and made it the fourth most-liked K-pop MV with over 25 million thumbs up.
5. How You Like That – 24M
With an astonishing 24 million likes, the last on the list is “How You Like That,” another hit track by BLACKPINK. The girls’ fierce charisma and stunning visuals shine in the music video. The video’s dynamic scenes and powerful dance sequences left a lasting impression.
These music videos not only showcase the talent of K-pop artists but also demonstrate the genre's global reach. Fans continue to support their favorite groups, making these videos a testament to K-pop’s influence on YouTube.
To be honest, this is not an honest interpretion. Two groups and PSY? There's way more than that out there. I came into KPOP in 2008-2009. There are so many good videos out there, not just these three.