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NMIXX's NMIXX's "Blue Valentine" Crowned Best K-Pop Song of 2025 by The Hollywood Reporter

THR Crowns NMIXX's 'Blue Valentine' as the Top K
  • Pop Song of the Year


A Diverse List Celebrating the Best in K
  • Pop Music


    • The prestigious entertainment publication The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has released its definitive ranking of the 40 Best K

  • Pop Songs of 2025. Topping the list is NMIXX with their emotive track "Blue Valentine," showcasing the group's powerful vocal delivery and unique musical style.


    • Chart
  • Toppers and Notable Entries


    • The 2025 ranking highlights a wide array of talent from established acts to rising stars. Legendary group SHINee secured the second spot with "Poet | Artist," while BLACKPINK member JENNIE landed at number three with her solo single "like JENNIE." The list also features strong showings from fourth

  • generation groups like IVE, LE SSERAFIM, and Stray Kids, demonstrating the genre's dynamic and evolving landscape.



    • NMIXX
    • Blue Valentine (#1)

    • SHINee
    • Poet | Artist (#2)

    • JENNIE
    • like JENNIE (#3)

    • ATEEZ
    • In Your Fantasy (#5)

    • TWICE
    • THIS IS FOR (#13)


    Highlighting Genre Diversity and Collaboration


    The best K

  • Pop songs list for 2025 underscores the genre's incredible diversity. From Hwasa's soulful "Good Goodbye" to the high-energy "DO IT" by Stray Kids, the selection spans various musical influences. A notable collaborative track, "Killin' It Girl" by j-hope featuring American rapper GloRilla, also earned a place on the chart, highlighting K-Pop's ongoing global crossover appeal.


    • A Snapshot of the Current K
  • Pop Scene


    • This annual ranking from The Hollywood Reporter serves as a key benchmark for the industry, capturing the biggest hits and most influential sounds of the year. The inclusion of groups like ZEROBASEONE, IVE, and tripleS reflects the strong presence of newer acts, while veterans like SHINee and TWICE continue to dominate with their enduring popularity and consistent quality.