As 2023 wrapped up, let’s look back at some of the most popular K-Pop dance challenges that took the world by storm this past year. These catchy routines didn’t just go viral; they became a global phenomenon, with everyone trying to master the moves.
1. TXT “Happily Ever After”: A perfect dance-along song, “Happily Ever After” has an addictive melody and even more captivating dance moves that have fans hooked from the first listen.
2. VIVIZ “Maniac”: The “Maniac” challenge had everyone shaking their hips, with stars and fans alike getting creative with their dance moves and costumes, adding an extra layer of fun to this catchy challenge.
3. Jeon So Mi “Fast Forward”: “Fast Forward” became a fan favorite with its funky beat and unique choreography, reminiscent of the eighties and capturing everyone’s imagination.
4. BTS Jungkook “3D”: Starting as a dance challenge, “3D” quickly became viral within the fandom, with ARMYs joyfully dancing along in various places.
5. EXO “First Snow”: Unexpectedly, as the year came to a close, EXO’s “First Snow” challenge fittingly became a viral sensation, making it a seasonally perfect wrap-up to the year’s dance trends.
6. Kai “Rover”: The sharp yet suave moves from “Rover” are going to grab your attention as it did for many others who did this challenge.
7. (G)I-IDLE “Queencard”: (G)I-DLE had everyone rocking to “I’m a queencard” with a sassy and spirited dance challenge that spread like wildfire.
8. NewJeans “OMG”: From elders to youth and everyone in between, “OMG” upon its release was quick to become a favorite dance challenge.
9. RIIZE “Get a Guitar”: Don’t be fooled by just how easy the choreography looks in this dance challenge. If you’ve tried it for yourself, you’ll know just how difficult it actually is. But that’s the best part, you got to see many people try and fail at executing the leg move.
10. Dynamic Duo “Smoke”: Probably one of the most explosive dance challenges, Dynamic Duo really made waves with the release of “Smoke,” especially after famous choreographer Bada Lee performed the dance.
Can’t wait to see what kind of challenges we’ll get in 2024!
