Tracks From BTS, Epik High, Twice Among Rolling Stone's 50 Best Songs Of 2021

Three songs by popular Korean acts have made it to Rolling Stone's The 50 Best Songs of 2021 list.

BTS leads the pack with its hit summer track, "Butter," which occupies No. 16 spot. This is not the first time the global sensation is included on the prestigious list. Fans can recall that "Dynamite" was a part of last year's roster of songs.

"BTS celebrate the power of silky beats, sunburst harmonies, party raps, and jump-up choruses with such unguarded joy it makes everyone else on the pop charts seem drab by comparison," the publication notes in the description.

It then refers to "Butter" as a track that "rides a chic-loving disco groove," which is reportedly similar to "Dynamite."

Meanwhile, Epik High, known as South Korea's "K-pop veterans," is No. 40 on this year's list with its single, "Rosario," featuring 2NE1's CL and rapper Zico.

Rolling Stone praises the song's artists for veering away from the "boisterous refrains of most K-pop songs," which in turn allows for "musical depth."

"Over a light trap beat and flamenco-style guitar, the three artists trade verses about setting the standard for K-pop acts to follow. CL takes it home on the defiant chorus: 'Out of my way, I am a legend and I'm here to stay,' she belts. New artists, take notice," the magazine adds.

Girl group Twice is also featured on the list with its English single, "The Feels."

According to Rolling Stone, this song "deservedly caught the attention of the Western market," thanks to its "radiant burst of disco energy." It is also adored for having a "masterfully slick bassline" and "ingenious vocal arrangement."

Last year, BTS and Blackpink were the only South Korean acts that made it to the list. "Ice Cream," the girl group's summer collab track with Selena Gomez, landed at No. 13 on the list, while the boyband's smash hit, "Dynamite," ended up at No. 7.

Those who wish to listen to all the 50 songs on this year's list may check out Rolling Stone's Spotify playlist here.