K-pop has become a global phenomenon over the past decade, thanks to the never-ending fan content and companies that encourage engagements. Many groups have come forward and made a name for themselves and many of these groups failed to find the desired success right away, Still, some groups managed to debut with a song that cemented their reputation in the industry and becomes their identity, making them stand out among their peers for years to come.
Here is a list of the ten best debut title tracks from K-pop groups, in no particular order.
1. Replay - SHINee
They were launched under SM entrainment in the year 2008 with their song ‘Replay.’ The Song brings popularity to the group and additionally have become the first group and pioneers of the term ‘Rookie Grand Slam’ and that skinny denim wore at that song have ended up style among Korean college students and teenagers and which was as named as ‘SHINee Trend.’
2. Into The New World- SNSD or Girls' Generation
Girls Generation is another K-pop group under SM entrainment that debuted in 2007. “Into The New World” charted on multiple charts and essentially helped pave the way for Girl Generation successes and future girl groups in the male-dominant K-pop industry. Plus, the song has become a rallying cry for change in their home country.
3. Fire- 2N1E
Debuting under YG Entrainment in 2010 home one of the most prominent K-pop groups Big Bang. The song was an instant hit and was the start of one of the most successful girl groups in the industry. The song gained positive critical reviews and was a catalyst to the ‘fierce’ and ‘independent’ image that is very common in the K-pop scene today.
4. Whistle And Boombayah - BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK released their first single album 'Square One' in August 2016, which includes the Songs "Boombayah" and "Whistle." "Whistle" debuted at the top of the Gaon Digital Chart, while "Boombayah" became the group's first number one in Billboard World digital song sales Graphic.
5. Adore U - Seventeen
The title track of their debut EP ‘17 Carat’ was released on May 29, 2015, under Pledis Entertainment. The lead single was written by the members – Woozi, S.coups and Yeon Dong-geon, and Hoshi participated in the choreography of Adore U. The Ep peaked at 4 on Gaon and sold 82,972 copies.
6. Bad Girl Good Girl - Miss A
One of the most iconic debuts became an instant success, earning the group a number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart. Bad Girl, Good Girl was released in July 2010 and was the lead single off their debut EP Bad but Good under their label JYP Entertainment Label. The group won the Song of the Year award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and was nominated for Song of the year in Korean Music Awards.
7. We Belong Together - BIGBANG
BIGBANG debuted in 2006 with "We Belong Together”, featuring Park Bom of 2N1E before her official debut, a song from their self-titled single album. This album was released under YG Entrainment and stayed on the music charts for up to eight months. The song was composed by member GDragon, who wrote the lyrics together with T.O.P.
8. Never Again- SS501
SS501 debuted on June 8, 2005, with their first EP, Kyeonggo (Korean: "경고,” "Warning") and the title track ‘Never Again’, which became their first number-one song. The way gained popularity and was a contributing factor in pushing the group to mainstream success, winning many rookie awards after their debut.
9. Warrior- B.A.P
In January 2016, the song was B.A.P’s first single and the track from their first EP, Warrior under TS Entertainment. Warrior was positively received by critics and praised by netzines for its powerful fiery image on their live performances and music videos, making everyone look forward to their future releases.
10. Dalla Dalla – ITZY
Itzy debuted under JYP Entertainment with Dalla Dalla from their debut single album Itz Different in February 2019. The song was a commercial success in South Korea despite the mixed reviews, peaking at number two on both the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard's K-pop Hot 100 chart. 'Dalla Dalla' was given platinum certification by Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for 100 million streams just nine months after the group's debut.
