With the rise in music streaming sites, Spotify has become the platform most people turn to to listen to music with a wide range of music including Korean artists. As the end of 2021 approaches, Spotify has released a report for all music listeners.
Spotify has shared the top ten most streamed male K-Pop groups worldwide, and here are the results!
10. DAY6
2021 may have been a tough year for DAY6 and MyDays. However, it was a year filled with so much joy and content that showed how talented all the members were. Throughout 2021, the members released their own music, performed for fans, and shared their lives through a variety of content.
After releasing The Book of Us: Negentropy, the group remains strong with 1.97 million monthly streams, and “You Were Beautiful” remains their most popular track. DAY6 continues to release music that comforts fans around the world.
9. ATEEZ
There’s no denying that 2021 is truly a YEAR OF ATEEZ. Despite the difficult circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the group has been able to shine in their promotions from “Fireworks (I’m The One)” to their latest track, “Deja Vu,” which has nearly 20 million streams.
After appearing on Mnet’s Kingdom, they proved how talented they are and why they have such a global fan base. With an average of 2.5 million listeners per month, ATEEZ will continue its global dominance as “Fourth Generation Aces”.
8. NCT127
NCT 127 has proven once again why they’re such a popular group this year by releasing some great tracks and gaining an average of over 4 million listeners per month.
From the 2021 hits “Sticker” to the classic “Kick It,” these tracks continue to be featured on regular playlists. Especially their last track “Favorite (Vampire)” gained them 14.5 million streams and became their most popular song on the platform.
7. NCT DREAM
NCT DREAM, the youngest NCT subunit, also managed to become one of the most listened boy groups in 2021. The group garnered an average of 2.9 million monthly listeners with their diverse discography.
Their 2021 track “Hot Sauce” is by far their most popular track with over 54 million streams and shows how much fans love them. They are determined to continue this success in 2022 with their music and attractive personalities.
6. ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN has already left a huge mark on K-Pop. In 2021, the group showcased their talent by releasing a variety of different tracks, with the most popular being “FEVER” with almost 100 million streams.
Alongside their Border: Carnival EP, the band released their debut album, DIMENSION: DILEMMA, and this quality music got 4.3 million listeners per month. 2022 will be even greater for the group, there is no denying that their popularity will increase.
5. EXO
The most senior group on the list, EXO demonstrates their popularity and dominance in K-Pop through their streaming statistics. The group receives an average of 4.1 million listeners per month, and they come from both old and new fans around the world.
After releasing their 2021 EP Don’t Fight The Feeling, the band continues to deliver great music to fans. However, fans seem to love the classics because “Love Shot” is the most streamed track with nearly 200 million streams.
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4. SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN has always been famous for all the members being truly versatile. However, they have an average of 4.1 million monthly listeners!
In 2021 the band released numerous EPs and their latest album Attacca has been loved by fans around the world. In particular, the track “Rock With You” on the album is the most watched track for the group, with nearly 18 million streams. There is no doubt that they will continue to shine in 2022.
3. TXT
2021 has been another great year for TXT, rightly called “4th generation kids.” Reaching an average of 5.7 million listeners per month, the group continues to gain popularity with their music and attractive personalities.
This year, the band showed off a more mature and rock sound with tracks like “Anti-Romantic” and their top hit “LO$ER=LO♡ER” with over 55 million streams. With every member truly versatile, 2022 will be another great year.
2. Stray Kids
When it comes to K-Pop groups that dominate the world, Stray Kids definitely deserves its place on the list. 2021 has been another standout year for the band after winning Mnet’s Kingdom and releasing their NOEASY album.
Stray Kids has an average of 5.1 million monthly listeners and their unique tracks have won the hearts of fans around the world. Their latest track, “Thunderous,” is the most streamed track with over 50 million streams, and that’s not surprising considering how catchy it is.
1. BTS
Not surprisingly, BTS is in the number one position of the most-streamed male K-Pop groups. Despite their busy schedules, the group has managed to release some great tracks this year such as “Butter,” “Permission to Dance,” and their collaboration with Coldplay, “My Universe.”
With a massive 40.5 million monthly listeners, BTS showcases their dominance and skills in continuing to produce great music for fans around the world. While the group’s popularity is only rising, 2022 will be even greater…
