TikTok has unveiled its highly anticipated Year in Music 2025, and the results make one thing clear: K-pop continues to dominate the global short-form video landscape. This year’s top-tier lineup features KATSEYE, ENHYPEN, and Stray Kids securing major positions in the platform’s global artist rankings, proving the genre’s influence remains unmatched.
KATSEYE Crowned TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year
Rising girl group KATSEYE takes the No. 1 spot as TikTok’s Global Artist of 2025, marking a milestone barely a year after their official debut. With over 30 billion views and 12 million videos created using their music, KATSEYE has translated viral power into real-world impact — from Grammy nominations to charting singles like “Gabriela” making waves on the Billboard Hot 100. Their blend of fresh choreography, addictive hooks, and multiplatform engagement has made them one of the most influential new acts on TikTok.
ENHYPEN Secures Their Place in the Top 3 for a Second Year
Following close behind, ENHYPEN claims the No. 3 spot globally, achieving the highest ranking among all K-pop boy groups for the second year in a row. Their massive presence on the platform continues to grow, with billions of views generated through dance challenges, charismatic skits, and vocal-focused content. Viral standouts like Ni-ki’s “like JENNIE” cover and the group’s playful challenge videos have cemented ENHYPEN as one of TikTok’s most influential K-pop acts of 2025.
Stray Kids Land in the Top 10, Extending Their Viral Streak
Stray Kids also make the coveted Top 10 Global Artists, reflecting their reliable consistency as the most dominant boy groups in digital culture. Their high-energy performances, trend-launching tracks, and massive fandom activity have repeatedly pushed their songs into TikTok’s trending audio lists. Whether through choreography edits, comedic clips, or fan-made remixes, Stray Kids continue to drive some of the platform’s most active and creative engagement.
their achievements extend far beyond the platform. This year’s Billboard Year-End data, released on December 9, underscores the group’s remarkable momentum:
Their project “SKZHOP HIPTAPE: 合(HOP)” claimed No. 1, while their 4th full album “KARMA” followed at No. 2, achieving a rare double crown on Billboard’s competitive World Albums year-end chart.
Stray Kids also ranked No. 1 as World Albums Artist, No. 2 as Top Album Sales Artist, No. 4 in Billboard 200 Artist (Duo/Group), and No. 7 in Top Artist (Duo/Group).
With KATSEYE at No. 1, ENHYPEN in the Top 3, and Stray Kids in the Top 10 alongside global giants like Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga, K-pop’s presence on TikTok shows no sign of slowing down. The platform’s year-end data underscores just how deeply fans worldwide use TikTok not only to consume music but to participate in it — creating trends, challenges, and viral moments that propel artists into global visibility.
In 2025, TikTok isn’t just a social platform — it’s one of the world’s most powerful engines for music discovery. And this year, K-pop led the charge.
