While idol groups often dominate the K-pop landscape, the industry has also seen the rise of remarkable soloists who’ve carved out names for themselves, leading the way, smashing streaming records, and redefining what it means to shine in an intensely competitive field. This year, the world has witnessed remarkable releases from K-pop’s biggest stars, like BLACKPINK members making history with consecutive record-breaking releases, to BTS members reaffirming their individual artistry.
Spotify, one of the world’s biggest music streaming platforms, has become the ultimate scoreboard for K-pop artists. A massive debut-day streaming number is a testament to high anticipation, fan loyalty, and a song’s immediate global appeal. And in 2025, the race for the biggest solo debut is intriguing to watch, with each release bringing fresh excitement, viral dance challenges, and endless chart updates shared across social media in real time.
Here’s the list of the top 10 biggest debuts by K-pop soloists on the Global Spotify Chart in 2025 so far.
1. BORN AGAIN [LISA] — 6.26M
2. FUTW [LISA] — 4.48M
3. like JENNIE [JENNIE] — 4.01M
4. MONA LISA [J-Hope] — 3.89M
5. ExtraL [JENNIE] — 3.67M
6. Don’t Say You Love Me [JIN] — 3.62M
7. Handlebars [JENNIE] — 3.56M
8. LVbag [J-Hope] — 3.55M
9. Sweet Dreams [J-Hope] — 3.37M
10. Love Hangover [JENNIE] — 2.88M
As we look back on these record-setting releases, it’s clear that 2025 has been a defining year for K-pop soloists on the global stage. And with half the year still left, the race is far from over.
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