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7 Underrated K-Pop Tracks That Experienced A Sudden Surge In Popularity Later On
Not every song reaches its full potential when it’s released. Whether it’s because the track is slept on or because the group has yet to achieve further fame, there are many reasons why a song might see a resurgence in popularity long after it’s released. The phenomenon even has a name—the “reverse run”! Here are just a few examples of songs that are in the reverse-run club. DAY6 – “You Were Beautiful” Released more than nine years ago, “You Were Beautiful” shows off DAY6’s incredible vocals and emotional expression in the best way possible. Perhaps that’s the reason why it shot back up the charts in 2020, and even further up in 2024! Fans often talk about how underrated DAY6’s music is, but this track has had some incredible (and well-deserved) popularity since its peak. Brave Girls – “Rollin'” The song that put Brave Girls on the map, “Rollin'” is a song that K-pop fans are sure to know! It was released in 2017 but took a whopping four years to find fame. Found fame, indeed—in 2021, Brave Girls became the girl group with the most cumulative chart-topping hours! With its fun, sunny-summer vibes, it’s easy to see why “Rollin'” became such a hit. TXT – “I’ll See You There Tomorrow” Released almost two years ago, you might be surprised to hear that a B-side from TXT’s EP “minisode 3: TOMORROW” is suddenly trending again! “I’ll See You There Tomorrow” gained popularity in early 2026, slowly creeping up the charts. The rise of house music as a genre means that TXT is seeing success with a song that’s aged like fine wine. The light energy and smooth beat make it a fun listen! EXID – “UP&DOWN” Another throwback for the older K-pop stans, “UP&DOWN” was originally released in August 2014—that’s almost 12 years ago! Thankfully it only took a few months for this song to find success, but it did in the most iconic way possible! Hani’s fancam went viral, leading to music show wins months after release and skyrocketing popularity for EXID. This song is a cornerstone of K-pop history! WOODZ – “Drowning” A B-side from WOODZ’s 2023 album, “Drowning” shot to fame since his legendary performance in military uniform in late 2024 and is still breaking records! It topped yearly charts and recently became the song with the most weeks in the Melon Top 10. That’s an impressive achievement, but once you hear the song you’ll wonder why it didn’t garner this much attention from day one! With WOODZ’s incredible, heart-wrenching vocals, it’s a song you can’t stop listening to. BABYMONSTER – “Really Like You” A B-side released in 2024, BABYMONSTER’s smooth R&B track “Really Like You” is back on the charts in 2026! Partially thanks to the social media challenges that feature this song, BABYMONSTER has experienced such a surge in popularity that they performed this song on “M Countdown” just a few weeks ago. The laid-back vibes and ear-candy vocals make this song a perfect easy listen. BTS – “Spring Day” You’d be hard-pressed to find a K-pop stan that hasn’t heard “Spring Day.” It topped charts when it was released in 2017 but believe it or not, that isn’t the peak of the song’s success! “Spring Day” reached an incredible high in 2023 when it topped the iTunes charts in 83 countries worldwide. It continues to break records, becoming the only song to stay in the Melon Top 100 for nine years straight. It’s an instant classic!
Park Ji Hoon To Make Solo Comeback
Park Ji Hoon, who is on the verge of joining the ranks of 10-million moviegoer actors through “The King’s Warden,” is returning as a singer! On March 5, his agency YY Entertainment announced, “Park Ji Hoon is preparing a solo album with the goal of making a comeback in April.” This will be Park Ji Hoon’s first album release in three years since his seventh mini album “Blank or Black,” which was released in April 2023. Park Ji Hoon, who ranked No. 2 overall on Mnet’s trainee survival show “Produce 101 Season 2” and debuted as part of the project boy group Wanna One, began his career as a solo singer while also pursuing acting through dramas and films after the group wrapped up its activities. Park Ji Hoon is currently receiving great love for his role as King Danjong in the film “The King’s Warden,” which surpassed 9 million moviegoers earlier this week. He has also finished filming the TVING original drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” which is scheduled to be released in May. In addition, he is set to continue his wide-ranging activities including appearing on a variety show featuring a Wanna One reunion. Are you excited for his solo comeback? Stay tuned for more updates!
Watch: BTS Gears Up As 7 For "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG" Teaser
Get ready to see BTS’s performance as seven! Previously, Netflix announced that it will be exclusive streaming “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” on March 21, capturing the special live set to take place at Gwanghwamun Square. The newly released teaser begins with reactions to BTS leaving for the military, followed by RM’s resolve, “We promised our fans that we’d be back,” and Jungkook’s, “I really miss them.” As the members appear one by one against the backdrop of Gwanghwamun, the copy behind them reads, “The world’s biggest band is back.” V shares, “I felt that each and every one of us was evolving in some way,” while RM concludes, “Seven together, we can do anything.” BTS will make their long-awaited group comeback on March 20, and “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG” will air on March 21 at 8 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!
Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between January 26 and February 26. The stars of the hit film “The King’s Warden” swept the top spots on this month’s list. Yoo Hae Jin took first place with a brand reputation index of 7,088,037, while Park Ji Hoon came in second with a score of 5,543,235. Park Shin Hye ranked third with a brand reputation index of 5,116,888, and Lee Sung Min followed in fourth place with a score of 4,565,267. Finally, Go Youn Jung rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 4,472,827. Yoo Hae Jin Park Ji Hoon Park Shin Hye Lee Sung Min Go Youn Jung Ha Jung Woo Koo Kyo Hwan Park Jeong Min Moon Sang Min Mun Ka Young Jin Se Yeon Lee Yi Dam Lee Joo Bin Kim Go Eun Lomon Yoo Ji Tae Cho Han Gyul Ahn Bo Hyun Won Ji An Nam Ji Hyun Ji Sung Park Shi Hoo Lee Jun Hyuk Hyun Bin Lee Je Hoon Zo In Sung Ha Yun Kyung Kim Ji Young Kim Hye Soo Lee Byung Hun Top Left Photo Credit: Xportsnews
Watch: IVE Takes 1st Win For "BLACKHOLE" On "Show Champion"; Performances By ONE PACT, MADEIN, And More
IVE has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “BLACKHOLE”! On the March 4 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK‘s “GO,” Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!,” IVE’s “BLACKHOLE,” NCT JNJM’s “BOTH SIDES,” and ONE PACT’s “SANE.” Performers on today’s show included MADEIN, ONE PACT, X:IN, LAVIN, RESCENE, ASC2NT, HYNN, CHASER, GRANADA, Yewon, Kassy, and Tei. MADEIN – “PUNG!” and “Super Obvious” ONE PACT – “SANE” X:IN – “Dazzle Flash” LAVIN – “Junk Love” RESCENE – “Busy Boy” ASC2NT – “Still Rose” HYNN – “Love is Like Spring Rain, Parting is Like Winter Rain + Sunset Song” CHASER – “INVINCIBLE” GRANADA – “Rise of the Phoenix” Yewon – “Lemon Tree” Kassy – “A Love Just For You” Tei – “Last Love” (Orig. by Kim Bum Soo)
Sandara Park Personally Addresses Park Bom's Recent Post
2NE1’s Sandara Park personally drew a line against the recent drug-related accusations raised by Park Bom. Earlier on March 3, Park Bom uploaded a post on her personal Instagram account mentioning her own past medication-related controversy. Park Bom wrote, “Sandara Park got caught for drugs, and to cover it up, she turned me into a druggie,” sparking major backlash. The post has since been deleted, but it spread rapidly through online communities, giving rise to speculation directed at Sandara Park. On March 4, Sandara Park posted a brief message on her personal Instagram account, writing, “I have never used drugs. I wish her well.”