Okay, K-pop fans, time to wave your lightsticks! Artists like BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Lisa, and Stray Kids, have dropped bangers this year and they all got one thing in common-Yes, joining forces with featured artists to make things twice as fun! Here’s a recap of K-pop collabs with global artists in 2024:
10. I’m Not The Only One – Sam Smith feat. Taeyeon: while not technically K-pop, this collab sees two powerhouse vocalists coming together to maximize their joint slay. This song, released as part of Sam Smith’s “In the Lonely Hour” 10th-year anniversary album, showcases strong vocals and sentimental lyrics.
09. Spruce – Tori Kelly feat. Kim Chaewon: this track was included in Tori Kelly’s album “TORI.” and it has featured vocals by LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon.
08. BLACKPINK’s Lisa – New Woman feat. Rosalía: Lisa took 2024 by storm releasing three singles. Out of these songs, “New Woman” featuring Rosalía was a standout. Get ready for 2025, with Lisa dropping her debut album like a bomb.
07. Jay Park – Mayday feat. Ty Dolla $ing: straight out of Jay Park’s long-awaited album “The One You Wanted,” this song is a track that blends both the smooth vibes of R&B with some swaggy hip-hop beats.
06. Peder Elias and Cha Eunwoo – Hey Hello: dropping a cover of “Bonfire,” two years ago, this dynamic duo blessed fans with yet another collab that has us in your feels.
05. BTS’ Jimin – Slow Dance feat. Sofía Carson: despite his military enlistment, Jimin prepared an album with bangers for ARMY. And “Slow Dance,” featuring American artist Sofía Carson is no exception.
04. ENHYPEN – XO feat. JVKE: the English version of “XO” features JVKE as the last track from ENHYPEN’s album “Romance: Untold.” And guess what? Both songs are equally sweet.
03. Stray Kids, Young Miko, Tom Morello – Come Play: released as part of the soundtrack for League of Legends’ Arance Season 2, this track has three flavors that match super well.
02. TWICE – Strategy feat. Megan Thee Stallion: the iconic girl group dropped an R&B/hip-hop track that features a fierce rap verse from the Summer girl herself, Megan Thee Stallion. The result? A bop!
01. BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.: Rosé’s comeback single as a solo artist has been irresistible to the global public. And who could blame fans? Its chorus is as catchy as it gets.