Comparing The Top 15 Most Popular K-Pop Music Videos In 2017 Vs. Today

2017 may not seem like it was that long ago, but in terms of the K-Pop industry, so much has changed between then and now! Some of the most-viewed music videos back then are still up there compared to other MVs, but there are many more that have gained millions, or even over a billion, views that have propelled them quickly to the top. Here’s a look at the 15 most-viewed K-Pop music videos in 2017 compared to today!

15.

2017: “Good Boy” by G-Dragon + Taeyang (150.5 million views)

2021: “Blood Sweat & Tears” by BTS (737.4 million views)

14.

2017: “Dope” by BTS (157.0 million views)

2021: “Oppa is Just My Style” by PSY & HyunA (790.6 million views)

13.

2017: “The Boys” by Girls’ Generation (161.2 million views)

2021: “How You Like That” by BLACKPINK (864.2 million views)

12.

2017: “Cheer Up” by TWICE (163.5 million views)

2021: “Idol” by BTS (918.1 million views)

11.

2017: “I Am the Best” by 2NE1 (177.2 million views)

2021: “Fake Love” by BTS (928.6 million views)

10.

2017: “Gee” by Girls’ Generation (182.2 million views)

2021: “Mic Drop” by BTS (934.9 million views)

9.

2017: “TT” by TWICE (185.8 million views)

2021: “As If It’s Your Last” by BLACKPINK (1.01 billion views)

8.

2017: “I Got a Boy” by Girls’ Generation (188.8 million views)

2021: “Dynamite” by BTS (1.07 billion views)

7.

2017: “BANG BANG BANG” by BIGBANG (226.9 million views)

2021: “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK (1.18 billion views)

6.

2017: “Daddy” by PSY (257.5 million views)

2021: “Boy With Luv” by BTS (1.24 billion views)

5.

2017: “Fantastic Baby” by BIGBANG (289.5 million views)

2021: “DNA” by BTS (1.27 billion views)

4.

2017: “Hangover” by PSY & Snoop Dogg (290.5 million views)

2021: “Kill This Love” by BLACKPINK (1.30 billion views)

3.

2017: “Oppa is Just My Style” by PSY & HyunA (683.8 million views)

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2021: “Gentleman” by PSY (1.40 billion views)

2.

2017: “Gentleman” by PSY (1.06 billion views)

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2021: “DDU-DU DDU-DU” by BLACKPINK (1.58 billion views)

1.

2017: “Gangnam Style” by PSY (2.83 billion views)

2021: “Gangnam Style” by PSY (4.06 billion views)

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