Top 10 Most Iconic K-Pop Songs That Defined The 3rd Generation Like DDU-DU DDU-DU, Blood Sweat Tears, ETC

The 3rd generation of K-pop played a crucial role in turning the genre into a global phenomenon. From record-breaking music videos and viral choreographies to chart-topping hits, this era gave fans some of the most memorable songs in K-pop history. Here are 5 iconic tracks that defined the 3rd generation and continue to influence the industry today.

1.DDU-DU DDU-DU - BLACKPINK (2018)

The song was first aired on June 15th, 2018 by the girl band BLACKPINK. The single gained global recognition and made BLACKPINK one of the most successful girl bands. The finger gun dance move in this song went viral and became iconic thus giving it instant recognition. The music video also gained huge popularity on YouTube. It was also the kpop song to hit one billion views fastest.

2. Blood Sweat & Tears - BTS (2016)

The track was released on 10th October 2016 by the K-pop boy group, BTS. This song is kKnown for its artistic visuals and sophisticated concept. The single became an important milestone for the band as it demonstrated their growth as artists. It also gained them a bigger fan base worldwide. It remains one of the most impactful songs released by the band even now.

3.Cheer Up - TWICE (2016)

This track was released on the 25th of April 2016 and was performed by TWICE, a girl group. Cheer Up became a huge success in South Korea, turning TWICE into one of the most successful girl groups in South Korea. One of the most popular lines from this track is "shy shy shy" by Sana which went viral. The song remains one of the defining hits of 3rd-generation K-pop.

4.Love Scenario - iKON (2018)

This song was released by the group iKON on 25th January 2018. This song took up the South Korean airwaves and became an immediate sensation. It was so popular that even children were heard singing the song all over South Korea. Up to today, it is one of the most recognizable songs released by K-pop artists.

5.Very Nice (Aju Nice) - SEVENTEEN (2016)

The song was released on 4th July 2016, by the boy group SEVENTEEN. Very Nice is an extremely lively and dynamic song which made it to be among their most recognizable songs due to its explosive climax. One of the reasons why the song gained popularity was the fact that it is always performed in concerts because of its crowd hyping finale. The song gaind even more popularity when during a stage performance Jeonghan accidentally went to the wrong position during the choreography. This moment on stage looked hilariously cute and gained a lot of attention.