Starting a career as a solo K-Pop artist seems like it could be intimidating, whether an idol is breaking out of a group or beginning entirely on their own. Fortunately, many soloists have had immensely successful careers in the K-Pop industry, with some nearly reaching (or even surpassing) the one billion views mark. These 25 soloist music videos are currently the most-watched in YouTube history, and it’s nice to see that it’s not overly dominated by any one artist!
25. “Singularity” by V
Released on May 6, 2018, this music video currently has 193.5 million views, as well as 6.53 million likes!
24. “Palette” by IU
Released on April 21, 2017, this music video currently has 197.2 million views, as well as 1.77 million likes!
23. “ZOOM” by Jessi
Released on April 13, 2022, this music video currently has 198.5 million views, as well as 3.63 million likes!
22. “Dreamers” by Jungkook
Released on November 22, 2022, this music video currently has 213.8 million views, as well as 5.49 million likes!
21. “NUNU NANA” by Jessi
Released on July 30, 2020, this music video currently has 219.5 million views, as well as 3.68 million likes!
20. “POP!” by Nayeon
Released on June 24, 2022, this music video currently has 221.9 million views, as well as 4.18 million likes!
19. “Crooked” by G-Dragon
Released on September 4, 2013, this music video currently has 236.3 million views, as well as 1.74 million likes!
18. “Eyes, Nose, Lips” by Taeyang
Released on June 2, 2014, this music video currently has 255.0 million views, as well as 2.55 million likes!
17. “I” by Taeyeon
Released on October 6, 2015, this music video currently has 259.7 million views, as well as 2.36 million likes!
16. “BBIBBI” by IU
Released on October 10, 2018, this music video currently has 267.5 million views, as well as 3.58 million likes!
15. “Gone” by Rosé
Released on April 4, 2021, this music video currently has 284.8 million views, as well as 7.50 million likes!
14. “New Face” by PSY
Released on May 10, 2017, this music video currently has 294.4 million views, as well as 2.23 million likes!
13. “Maria” by Hwasa
Released on June 29, 2020, this music video currently has 306.0 million views, as well as 5.26 million likes!
12. “Seven” by Jungkook
Released on July 14, 2023, this music video currently has 352.7 million views, as well as 9.88 million likes!
11. “On the Ground” by Rosé
Released on March 12, 2021, this music video currently has 356.0 million views, as well as 11.45 million likes!
10. “Chicken Noodle Soup” by J-Hope
Released on September 27, 2019, this music video currently has 397.2 million views, as well as 12.01 million likes!
9. “Daechwita” by Agust D
Released on May 22, 2020, this music video currently has 446.7 million views, as well as 14.85 million likes!
8. “Flower” by Jisoo
Released on March 31, 2023, this music video currently has 475.1 million views, as well as 10.50 million likes!
7. “That That” by PSY
Released on April 29, 2022, this music video currently has 514.0 million views, as well as 10.46 million likes!
6. “LALISA” by Lisa
Released on September 10, 2021, this music video currently has 687.0 million views, as well as 17.45 million likes!
5. “Daddy” by PSY
Released on November 30, 2015, this music video currently has 709.1 million views, as well as 5.28 million likes!
4. “Money” by Lisa
Released on September 23, 2021, this music video currently has 972.5 million views, as well as 14.33 million likes!
3. “Solo” by Jennie
Released on November 12, 2018, this music video currently has 1.00 billion views, as well as 14.90 million likes!
2. “Gentleman” by PSY
Released on April 13, 2013, this music video currently has 1.60 billion views, as well as 8.45 million likes!
1. “Gangnam Style” by PSY
Released on July 15, 2012, this music video currently has 5.08 billion views, as well as 28.28 million likes!