The best 15 singles from K-pop groups in 2020: BTS, Blackpink, Twice are joined by acts like Lucy, Everglow and Golden Child

BTS’s captivating Black Swan is a moody, trap-driven exploration of an artist’s relationship with their creations and career

Rookie band Lucy’s Flowering is a song that inspires and comforts at a time when people need it most

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Twice’s I Can’t Stop Me feels like a throwback to the ‘80s – and it’s one of our favourite K-pop singles this year from group acts. Photo: YouTube/JVP Entertainment

Published: 10:45pm, 24 Dec 2020Updated: 2:12pm, 30 Dec 2020

Finding the silver lining of the gloomy grey cloud that was 2020 has been hard for many people across the world. One small thread of that lining has been the world of K-pop, where artists have steadily released enjoyable songs that have helped fans across the world get through the year.

This year saw the resurgence of retro sounds, most predominantly disco. It has garnered a lot of love from K-pop acts, and given a trendy update to classic, sophisticated elements.

Some artists sang about love, some about their careers and some about living in the coronavirus pandemic – and among the bevy of K-pop releases this year, there have been some truly great numbers.

Listed alphabetically by title, here are the best singles from K-pop groups this year.

Black Swan by BTS

Every once in a while, there arrives a truly wonderful blend of classic and pop arts, and BTS – who never shy away from changing up their sound – excelled at this on the captivating Black Swan. A moody, trap-driven exploration of an artist’s relationship with their creations and career, the ruminative song was released through a music video featuring contemporary dancers exquisitely putting the meaning of the song to performance.

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