OG K-Pop Fans Will Feel Old When They Learn These 30 Songs Were Released A Decade Ago This Year

It may be hard to believe that 2012 was a whole decade ago now, but it was! It was certainly a different time in the K-Pop world, with artists like Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, BIGBANG, SHINee, PSY, and many others at the peak of their popularity. If you’ve been a fan of K-Pop for a while, you might be shocked to realize how old some of your favorite classic songs from artists like these are! Here are 30 of the most popular 2012 K-Pop releases that will be turning a decade old in 2022.

1. “Gangnam Style” by PSY

“Gangnam Style” was released on July 15, 2012. At the current time, it has 4.30 billion views, as well as 23 million likes!

2. “Fantastic Baby” by BIGBANG

“Fantastic Baby” was released on March 6, 2012. At the current time, it has 498.7 million views, as well as 3.8 million likes!

3. “Blue” by BIGBANG

“Blue” was released on February 21, 2012. At the current time, it has 176.0 million views, as well as 1.0 million likes!

4. “Bad Boy” by BIGBANG

“Bad Boy” was released on February 28, 2012. At the current time, it has 163.5 million views, as well as 1.0 million likes!

5. “Electric Shock” by f(x)

“Electric Shock” was released on June 11, 2012. At the current time, it has 136.0 million views, as well as 1.0 million likes!

6. “Alone” by SISTAR

“Alone” was released on April 11, 2012. At the current time, it has 127.4 million views, as well as 495k likes!

7. “Face” by NU’EST

“Face” was released on March 14, 2012. At the current time, it has 123.5 million views, as well as 1.3 million likes!

8. “Ice Cream” by HyunA

“Ice Cream” was released on October 21, 2012. At the current time, it has 113.2 million views, as well as 547k likes!

9. “That XX” by G-Dragon

“That XX” was released on August 31, 2012. At the current time, it has 98.2 million views, as well as 1.1 million likes!

10. “MAMA” by EXO

“MAMA” was released on April 7, 2012. At the current time, it has 96.0 million views, as well as 1.4 million likes!

11. “Monster” by BIGBANG

“Monster” was released on June 2, 2012. At the current time, it has 93.9 million views, as well as 693k likes!

12. “Twinkle” by Girls’ Generation-TTS

“Twinkle” was released on April 30, 2012. At the current time, it has 92.4 million views, as well as 613k likes!

13. “History” by EXO

“History” was released on March 8, 2012. At the current time, it has 88.9 million views, as well as 895k likes!

14. “I Love You” by 2NE1

“I Love You” was released on July 6, 2012. At the current time, it has 79.1 million views, as well as 627k likes!

15. “Sexy, Free & Single” by Super Junior

“Sexy, Free & Single” was released on July 2, 2012. At the current time, it has 77.1 million views, as well as 627k likes!

16. “Crayon” by G-Dragon

“Crayon” was released on September 16, 2012. At the current time, it has 74.6 million views, as well as 811k likes!

17. “Sexy Love” by T-ara

“Sexy Love” was released on September 2, 2012. At the current time, it has 70.4 million views, as well as 380k likes!

18. “One of a Kind” by G-Dragon

“One of a Kind” was released on August 24, 2012. At the current time, it has 59.9 million views, as well as 578k likes!

19. “Dancing Queen” by Girls’ Generation

“Dancing Queen” was released on December 21, 2012. At the current time, it has 58.8 million views, as well as 371k likes!

20. “Beautiful Night” by BEAST

“Beautiful Night” was released on July 21, 2012. At the current time, it has 55.2 million views, as well as 408k likes!

21. “Only One” by BoA

“Only One” was released on July 21, 2012. At the current time, it has 53.6 million views, as well as 395k likes!

22. “Lovey-Dovey” by T-ara

“Lovey Dovey” was released on January 11, 2012. At the current time, it has 52.2 million views, as well as 247k likes!

23. “I Don’t Need a Man” by Miss A

“I Don’t Need a Man” was released on October 14, 2012. At the current time, it has 50.0 million views, as well as 412k likes!

24. “WOW” by BTOB

“WOW” was released on September 11, 2012. At the current time, it has 46.4 million views, as well as 557k likes!

25. “Loving U” by SISTAR

“Loving U” was released on June 27, 2012. At the current time, it has 46.2 million views, as well as 204k likes!

26. “Sherlock” by SHINee

“Sherlock” was released on March 22, 2012. At the current time, it has 43.1 million views, as well as 469k likes!

27. “Spy” by Super Junior

“Spy” was released on August 12, 2012. At the current time, it has 40.9 million views, as well as 369k likes!

28. “What Is Love” by EXO

“What Is Love” was released on January 29, 2012. At the current time, it has 40.0 million views, as well as 601k likes!

29. “Catch Me” by TVXQ

“Catch Me” was released on September 24, 2012. At the current time, it has 34.3 million views, as well as 320k likes!

30. “Nillili Mambo” by Block B

“Nillili Mambo” was released on October 16, 2012. At the current time, it has 34.1 million views, as well as 660k likes!