Now that I’ve taken a have a look at my favourite title tracks and singles of the yr, it’s time to maneuver on to… all the things else. This countdown encompasses any monitor that didn’t obtain a full music video. This turns into extra nebulous by the yr, with “monitor movies” and “particular movies” and the like. I enable myself some wiggle room when deciding which countdown a music belongs on, however typically this listing contains album tracks, one-off digital releases, and Japanese b-sides from Korean acts. Similar to the High 50 Singles listing, all songs right here had been launched between December 1st, 2024 and November thirtieth, 2025.
Honorable Mentions:
Shut Your Eyes – Bubble Tea
BOYNEXTDOOR – Step By Step
Tremendous Junior – Air
CRAVITY – Underdog
Newbeat – Unbelievable
G-Dragon – Take Me
TWS – Right here For You
NOWZ – Drawback Youngster
Twice – Mars
BOYNEXTDOOR – Rest room
NOWZ – Louder
TWS – Now Enjoying
NMIXX – Podium
ZEROBASEONE – Step Again
izna – Tremendous Crush
CRAVITY – On a regular basis
&TEAM – Rush
40. KAI – OFF AND AWAY
Kai proved that Afrobeats might be extra thrilling and propulsive than the laidback grooves most idols opted for. (full assessment)
39. ITZY – DYT
ITZY saved their finest work for b-sides this yr. The adventurous electro pop of DYT harnessed Untouchable‘s crunchy bounce and refashioned it for a brand new yr. (full assessment)
38. YOON SANHA – 6PM (NOBODY’S BUSINESS)
A pitch good 90s funk beat gives the backdrop for this extremely addictive summer season jam. (full assessment)
37. CRAVITY – ON MY WAY
On My Manner opened CRAVITY’s new period in stirring style. The sentimental refrain has such a pleasant sense of melodic elevate.
36. NMIXX – SHAPE OF LOVE
Divided between subdued verses and an ultra-poppy refrain, Form Of Love makes use of distinction to make every of its segments stand out.
35. CLOSE YOUR EYES – SUBTITLED
A completely attractive temper piece, placing the group’s vocal mix entrance and middle. The refrain is stop-you-in-your-tracks stunning.
34. AHOF – INCOMPLETED
Surprisingly, 2025 was a standout yr for subdued, acoustic-sounding b-sides. Incompleted is sparse however very efficient, rising into a surprising melodic hook.
33. NCT DREAM – DREAM TEAM
I like songs that sound as when you’re setting off on an journey. Dream Workforce makes use of excitable chanting in one of the best ways — buttressed by enormous waves of pop melody.
32. BAEK CHUNG KANG – DOT DOT DOT
These of you lacking the angsty, dramatic synth pop of previous Ok-pop generations want to show to Dot Dot Dot, which sounds as if it was ripped proper from 2013. (full assessment)
31. ITZY – KISS & TELL
ITZY’s 2025 output was at its finest when pushed by angular synth and catwalk-strutting beats. The “So, did you hear that? So, what do you suppose?” hook is form of iconic already. (full assessment)
30. NOUERA – WARNING!!
NouerA give pop/funk a attempt with this sturdy groove. It’s easy boy group pop, however in a approach we don’t hear a lot anymore. This makes the music very refreshing.
29. KICKFLIP – CRUSH
An influence pop stomp drives this anthemic monitor. I like the halted rhythm of the refrain. It’s like being hit over the top by the pop gods. (full assessment)
28. TWS – BLOOM (FT. AYUMU IMAZU)
Bloom is a summer season collaboration assured to place an enormous smile in your face. If “good vibes” had been a music, this could be it. It’s simply so extremely cheerful with out ever changing into cloying. (full assessment)
27. NMIXX – PHOENIX
NMIXX tether their experimental preparations to a robust pop monitor that takes affect from Ok-pop’s second era. It’s bizarre but in addition completely approachable and that distinction makes for an addictive hear.
26. NEXZ – WANT MORE? ONE MORE!
A rugged electro beat underlines this party-starting dance monitor. The title performs out in goofy style through the music’s refrain and all of it climaxes in a walloping finale. (full assessment)
25. AHOF – EVERYTHING IS LOVE
Constructing upon the outro instrumental from their debut album, Every thing Is Love opens AHOF’s first comeback with loads of heartfelt sentiment. The melodies are immediately engaging. (full assessment)
24. CLOSE YOUR EYES – YOU
I like music that’s simple to take heed to however not boring. That’s a really arduous line to hint, however You is an ideal illustration. It’s laidback however melodically pleasant. (full assessment)
23. NOUERA – JET STREAM
Jet Stream is NouerA at their most upbeat and poppy, constructing towards a catchy synth loop that feels as if its bobbing above the clouds.
22. ZEROBASEONE – STAR EYES
Sure, it appears like a survival sequence theme, however that is the platonic splendid of a survival sequence theme — massive and boisterous, melodically wealthy and drenched in drama. (full assessment)
21. CRAVITY – SWISH
This wasn’t an preliminary standout on their new album, however over the yr it turned one among my most-played b-sides. I like the way in which it speeds and slows all through its runtime, climaxing in a really satisfying remaining refrain.
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