K-Pop’s Biggest Hits: Longest Charting Songs in Hot 100 History

K-Pop has taken the world by storm, and its impact on the music charts is undeniable. The Hot 100 chart, which tracks the most popular songs in the United States, has seen its fair share of K-Pop hits. Here are the longest charting songs by K-Pop acts in Hot 100 history:
The Top 4 Longest Charting K-Pop Songs
1. Dynamite by BTS (32 weeks)
BTS’s explosive hit “Dynamite” takes the top spot, charting for an impressive 32 weeks. This upbeat disco-pop track was released in 2020 and became the group’s first number-one single on the Hot 100 chart.
2. Gangnam Style by PSY (31 weeks)
PSY’s viral sensation “Gangnam Style” comes in second, charting for 31 weeks. Released in 2012, this K-Pop classic became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views and paved the way for future K-Pop crossover hits.
3. Who by JIMIN (27 weeks)
JIMIN’s solo single “Who” takes the third spot, charting for 27 weeks. Released in 2023, this emotive ballad showcases JIMIN’s vocal range and emotional delivery.
4. Cupid by FIFTY FIFTY (25 weeks)
FIFTY FIFTY’s debut single “Cupid” rounds out the top 4, charting for 25 weeks. Released in 2023, this catchy pop track features the group’s signature harmonies and upbeat energy.
K-Pop’s Growing Presence on the Charts
These longest charting songs demonstrate K-Pop’s growing presence on the music charts. With BTS, PSY, JIMIN, and FIFTY FIFTY leading the charge, K-Pop acts are increasingly making their mark on the Hot 100 chart.
As K-Pop continues to gain global recognition, it will be exciting to see which acts will join this elite group of longest charting songs. Will we see new records broken, or will these songs remain the longest charting K-Pop hits in Hot 100 history? Only time will tell.