2NE1, Girls’ Generation, GOT7 and Girl’s Day singles resonated with YouTube audiences around the world and stateside
If it weren’t for YouTube, K-pop likely wouldn’t be a word in music fans’ vocabulary today. From hyper-dedicated fanbases to the curious YouTube browser, Korean pop acts have been been notable for racking up millions of views thanks to the high-quality, glossy videos that accompany their deliciously addictive hooks.
As more K-pop acts continue to make America a priority — about a dozen K-pop idols have already performed stateside in 2014 with more booked to come — one can gain remarkable insight from looking at what videos have resonated most with U.S. audiences compared to the overall global viewership.
2013′s Most Viewed K-Pop Music Videos
March 2014 - Most-Viewed K-Pop Videos in America
1. 2NE1, “Come Back Home”
2. 2NE1, “Happy”
3. Orange Caramel, “Catallena”
4. 4Minute, “Whatcha Doin’ Today?”
5. Super Junior-M, “Swing” (Chinese Version)
6. Lee Michelle, “Without You”
7. Toheart, “Delicious”
8. Crayon Pop, “Uh-ee”
March 2014 - Most-Viewed K-Pop Videos globally
1. 2NE1, “Come Back Home”
2. 2NE1, “Happy”
3. 4Minute, “Whatcha Doin’ Today?”
4. Crayon Pop, “Uh-ee”
5. Super Junior-M, “Swing” (Chinese Version)
Source: billboard
