All throughout 2018, K-Pop artists have celebrated a series of firsts on the global stage, making a massive impact in the music industry not just in Asia, but in the U.S. and around the world. Their fast tempos, thrilling visual components, and resonant use of melody and storytelling have captivated fans on every continent.

Based on Spotify’s data, K-Pop sensation BTS is the most streamed K-Pop artist in 2018 globally. In addition to that, BTS is also the second most streamed group on Spotify with FAKE LOVE as the top K-Pop song on the platform amassing over 175 million streams.

Following BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, EXO, and iKON rounded out the top 5 list of Most Streamed K-Pop Artists in Malaysia. Check out the rest of the K-pop specific data below. For the best of K-Pop in 2018, check out the following playlists:

Spotify's Top K-POP Lists 2018:

Most Streamed K-Pop Artists Globally

1. BTS

2. BLACKPINK

3. EXO

4. TWICE

5. Red Velvet

6. SEVENTEEN

7. BIGBANG

8. iKON

9. GOT7

10. Monsta X

Most Streamed K-Pop Artists in Malaysia 

1. BTS 

2. BLACKPINK 

3. TWICE 

4. EXO 

5. iKON 

6. BIGBANG 

7. Red Velvet 

8. SEVENTEEN 

9. WINNER 

10. Wanna One

And to all those Spotify users out there, don’t forget to check out the Wrapped microsite (starting today) to see your personal favorites and top-streamed tracks, and receive a playlist based on your tastes. Back by popular demand, Wrapped allows you to rediscover and share the music that formed your personal soundtrack in 2018.