Now that I’ve taken a have a look at my favourite title tracks and singles of the 12 months, 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 12 months, with “monitor movies” and “particular movies” and the like. I enable myself some wiggle room when deciding which countdown a track belongs on, however typically this listing contains album tracks, one-off digital releases, and Japanese b-sides from Korean acts. Identical to the High 50 Singles listing, all songs right here have 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 – Toilet
NOWZ – Louder
TWS – Now Enjoying
NMIXX – Podium
ZEROBASEONE – Step Again
izna – Tremendous Crush
CRAVITY – On a regular basis
&TEAM – Rush
2025 YEAR-END MASTERPOST
40. KAI – OFF AND AWAY
Kai proved that Afrobeats might be extra thrilling and propulsive than the laidback grooves most idols opted for. (full evaluation)
39. ITZY – DYT
ITZY saved their greatest work for b-sides this 12 months. The adventurous electro pop of DYT harnessed Untouchable‘s crunchy bounce and refashioned it for a brand new 12 months. (full evaluation)
38. YOON SANHA – 6PM (NOBODY’S BUSINESS)
A pitch excellent 90s funk beat offers the backdrop for this extremely addictive summer time jam. (full evaluation)
37. CRAVITY – ON MY WAY
On My Means opened CRAVITY’s new period in stirring style. The sentimental refrain has such a pleasant sense of melodic carry.
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 fully beautiful temper piece, placing the group’s vocal mix entrance and heart. The refrain is stop-you-in-your-tracks lovely.
34. AHOF – INCOMPLETED
Surprisingly, 2025 was a standout 12 months for subdued, acoustic-sounding b-sides. Incompleted is sparse however very efficient, rising into a surprising melodic hook.
33. NCT DREAM – DREAM TEAM
I really like songs that sound as should you’re setting off on an journey. Dream Staff makes use of excitable chanting in one of the best ways — buttressed by big 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 evaluation)
31. ITZY – KISS & TELL
ITZY’s 2025 output was at its greatest when pushed by angular synth and catwalk-strutting beats. The “So, did you hear that? So, what do you assume?” hook is sort of iconic already. (full evaluation)
30. NOUERA – WARNING!!
NouerA give pop/funk a attempt with this sturdy groove. It’s easy boy group pop, however in a method we don’t hear a lot anymore. This makes the track very refreshing.
29. KICKFLIP – CRUSH
An influence pop stomp drives this anthemic monitor. I really like the halted rhythm of the refrain. It’s like being hit over the pinnacle by the pop gods. (full evaluation)
28. TWS – BLOOM (FT. AYUMU IMAZU)
Bloom is a summer time collaboration assured to place an enormous smile in your face. If “good vibes” have been a track, this may be it. It’s simply so extremely cheerful with out ever changing into cloying. (full evaluation)
27. NMIXX – PHOENIX
NMIXX tether their experimental preparations to a robust pop monitor that takes affect from Ok-pop’s second technology. It’s bizarre but additionally completely approachable and that distinction makes for an addictive pay attention.
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 track’s refrain and all of it climaxes in a walloping finale. (full evaluation)
25. AHOF – EVERYTHING IS LOVE
Constructing upon the outro instrumental from their debut album, The whole lot Is Love opens AHOF’s first comeback with loads of heartfelt sentiment. The melodies are immediately attractive. (full evaluation)
24. CLOSE YOUR EYES – YOU
I really like music that’s straightforward to take heed to however not boring. That’s a really onerous line to hint, however You is an ideal illustration. It’s laidback however melodically pleasant. (full evaluation)
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 seems like a survival collection theme, however that is the platonic best of a survival collection theme — huge and boisterous, melodically wealthy and drenched in drama. (full evaluation)
21. CRAVITY – SWISH
This wasn’t an preliminary standout on their new album, however over the 12 months it grew to become one among my most-played b-sides. I really like the best way it speeds and slows all through its runtime, climaxing in a really satisfying ultimate refrain.
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