K-pop artists made a powerful impact on Billboard's newly released 2025 Year-End Charts, showcasing global streaming strength and strong soundtrack influence.

Rosé of BLACKPINK secured No. 9 on the Hot 100 with "APT.," reaffirming her global dominance. The track also finished the year at No. 1 on both the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, driven by massive streaming momentum.

K-pop Soundtrack Surge from KPop Demon Hunters

The soundtrack of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters continued its rise. HuntRix landed at No. 25 with "Golden," while SajaBoys placed at No. 54 with "Your Idol."

Other standout OST tracks also ranked:

• "Soda Pop" at No. 61
• HuntRix's "How It's Done" at No. 68
• "What It Sounds Like" at No. 83
• "Takedown" at No. 93

Jimin's Solo Power

BTS member Jimin was the only K-pop soloist to chart this year, with his second solo album's title track "Who" earning No. 57 on the Hot 100.

Albums on the Billboard 200 Year-End List

Five K-pop albums earned placements on the Billboard 200 year-end chart:

• KPop Demon Hunters OST at No. 13
• Rosé's first full-length album rosie at No. 112
• Stray Kids' KARMA at No. 128
• Stray Kids' 合 at No. 157
• KATSEYE's BEAUTIFUL CHAOS at No. 182

K-pop's continued global footprint—led by blockbuster OSTs and powerhouse solo performances—defined another milestone year on Billboard's global rankings.