According to SM Entertainment on December 9, aespa’s “Supernova” topped the “Top 25 K-Pop Songs of 2024: Staff Picks” chart released by Billboard.
Billboard praised: ““Supernova” is not only the standout single that kicked off aespa’s first studio album, “Armageddon,” but it’s also the definitive K-pop track of the year.”
The review added: “Packed into three electrifying minutes, “Supernova” masterfully balances innovation and structure. There are three full choruses, dynamic verses, a soaring bridge, and a jaw-dropping dance break, all while aespa maintains a sense of completeness and cohesion.“
Previously, Supernova was also included in the list of “50 best songs of 2024” drawn up by the important British music magazine NME. Nationally, the song made history by remaining at No. 1 on the Melon chart for 15 consecutive weeks, the longest record ever. It won major year-end Korean music awards, garnering titles such as Album of the Year, Best Song of the Year, and Best Music Video.
In second place on the list selected by Billboard staff is “Love Wins All” by IU.
Billboard described the song: ““Love Wins All” is a gentle ballad for piano and strings that gradually increases vocal intensity over four and a half minutes. It’s not over the top, but it’s a tearjerker, especially when you take into account the post-apocalyptic lovers music video co-starring BTS’ V..”
In third place is “Ice on My Teeth” by ATEEZ.
Billboard wrote: “While ATEEZ have long been a standard of excellence in K-pop maximalism, “Ice on My Teeth” is their brilliant pivot to delivering the same punch with pulled-back subtlety..” They added: “After finishing numerous stadium concerts in 2024 and earning a second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “Golden Hour: Part 2”, it’s finally time for ATEEZ to toast themselves – and the guys seem to be completely comfortable spinning. their victories.“
Source: Billboard, Daum
