5 K-Pop Solo Tracks That Made Us Drop Our Jaws This Year

Kai from EXO - "Rover"

The song "Rover" is about a person who rejects society's expectations of them and embraces life as a "wanderer." Its lyrics encourage listeners to embrace this newfound freedom—an incredibly powerful message. "Rover" proclaims an unfathomable yet thrilling new existence—and need we mention that the song leaves plenty of room for Kai's trademark jaw-dropping performance?

Jimin from BTS - "Like Crazy"

The lyrics and haunting melody of this synthesiser pop single numb the senses. These two elements alone are enough to make "Like Crazy," the title track from Jimin's solo debut album, completely unforgettable. The song "Like Crazy" is about losing a significant other when a relationship ends.

Jisoo of BLACKPINK - "FLOWER"

This stunning gift of a song incorporates elements of pop, dance, and trap. Lyrically, "FLOWER" describes overcoming an unhealthy relationship by leaving only the scent of a flower behind. The lyrics demonstrate a bravery in walking away from bad relationships that is truly impressive: we are often anxious to leave negativity behind, but it takes real strength to do so at times.

"Golden Hour" by NCT made our jaws drop because it was both a proud anthem and a hilarious inside joke: Mark jokes about his viral online moment, a failed cooking attempt that was shown to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey.

Taeyang of BIGBANG - "Seed"

This piano ballad is simple yet beautiful: the melody is soothing, and the message is something to which everyone can relate. "Seed" is all about reflecting on the sentimental past while also acknowledging the desire to move forward. The song is about a fresh start and the birth of new things, all while longing to be by someone's side. "Seed" is breathtakingly beautiful for its realistic portrayal of human emotions, and Taeyang excels with this masterpiece.