“Supernova,” the latest hit by aespa, has taken the K-pop world by storm, topping charts and breaking records. Released as a pre-release track from the SM girl group’s first full-length album ‘Armageddon,‘ the song has recently achieved the remarkable feat of earning over 300 Perfect All-Kills and is still getting PAKs, topping all prestigious charts like Melon and Genie, among others.
Achieving a PAK is no easy feat, let alone sustaining it for over 300 hours. Let’s check out the top K-pop hits that have achieved over 300 hours of Perfect All-Kills to date in K-pop history.
1. Ditto by NewJeans [655 HOURS]
“Ditto” from NewJeans’ 2023 album ‘OMG’ became an instant hit, dominating the music scene both domestically and globally. This hit solidified their reputation as a leading K-pop girl group, despite their rookie status. Boasting a record 655 hours of PAKs, the song has the highest number of Perfect All-Kills.
2. Dynamite by BTS [610 HOURS]
BTS’ “Dynamite” was a global hit, making records and breaking charts. The retro-themed, English-language track from their 2020 album ‘BE’ held the record for the most Perfect All-Kills, totaling 610 hours, until NewJeans’ “Ditto” surpassed it.
3. Celebrity by IU [462 HOURS]
IU’s power in South Korea is unparalleled. Known for her soulful voice, this celebrated soloist dominated the K-pop world with her 2021 hit “Celebrity,” the pre-release single from her album ‘Lilac,’ which secured 462 hours of Perfect All-Kills.
4. I AM by IVE [359 HOURS]
IVE made a striking debut in the K-pop world, and their 2023 hit “I AM,” from the album ‘I’ve IVE,’ further cemented their prominence. The popular track is the K-pop song with the fourth highest Perfect All-Kills, accumulating 359 hours.
5. Love wins all by IU [339 HOURS]
IU, with her rich discography, holds the record for the highest number of songs achieving Perfect All-Kills. Her 2024 hit “Love wins all” from the album ‘The Winning’ secured 339 hours of Perfect All-Kills, with BTS’s V featuring in the music video.
6. Any song by ZICO [330 HOURS]
Zico’s 2020 hit “Any song” from the album “Random Box” was everywhere with numerous K-pop artists participating in the dance challenge of the song. Zico is a renowned soloist and his power is visible as “Any song” achieved 330 hours of Perfect All-Kills.
7. Supernova by aespa [315 HOURS]
“Supernova,” the pre-release track from aespa’s first full-length album ‘Armageddon’ has recently joined the list of K-pop hits with over 300 Perfect All-Kills. Even after 106 days since its release, the song continues to achieve Perfect All-Kills, reaching a total of 315 hours.
Achieving over 300 hours of Perfect All-Kills is a monumental feat that a few K-pop songs have accomplished. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see which future songs will join this elite list.
