Apple Music 2025 Year-End Chart: K-Pop Dominates

Apple Music released its highly anticipated 2025 year-end chart on December 3, 2025, summarizing a year of incredible musical achievements. The data, presented alongside the personalized “Replay ‘25” experience, highlights the dominance of global music and particularly the unstoppable influence of K-pop music on the world stage. This year’s charts confirm that songs by Korean artists have not only captured massive audiences but have also set new, impressive records.

‘APT.’ by Rosé and Bruno Mars Conquers Global Charts

The standout track of 2025 was undoubtedly ‘APT.’ by BLACKPINK‘s Rosé and global superstar Bruno Mars. The collaboration was a massive success, sweeping the top positions across multiple categories on the Apple Music chart. The song secured the number one spot on the ‘Top 100: Global’, proving its widespread appeal. Its incredible reach was further cemented by topping the ‘Top 100: Shazam’ and the ‘Top 100: Radio Chart: Global’, indicating its popularity across both digital discovery and traditional airwaves. Furthermore, ‘APT.’ also ranked first on the ‘Top 100: Most-Read Lyrics’ chart, showing deep fan engagement with the song’s content.

K-Pop OST ‘Golden’ Breaks Records

While ‘APT.’ dominated the global scene, another K-pop track made significant waves. The song ‘Golden’, an original soundtrack from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, demonstrated remarkable longevity and popularity throughout the year. It set a new record by holding the number one position on the ‘Today’s Top 100’ chart for an unprecedented 70 consecutive days. This sustained success is a testament to the song’s powerful connection with listeners.

‘Golden’s’ Performance on the Year-End Chart

The impact of ‘Golden’ extended across various metrics on the Apple Music year-end chart. The track landed at an impressive number 15 on the ‘Top 100: Global’ list, a significant achievement for an OST song. Its popularity was also reflected in its high rankings on user-interaction charts. ‘Golden’ placed at number four on both the ‘Top 100: Most-Read Lyrics’ and the ‘Top 100: Sing’ charts, highlighting its role as a fan-favorite for both listening and interactive karaoke experiences.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Shine as Top Duo

Beyond the K-pop wave, 2025 was a landmark year for the dynamic duo Kendrick Lamar and SZA. Apple Music recognized them as the top duo of the year following the release of a new album and a memorable performance at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. Their collaboration yielded two major hits on the ‘Top 100: Global’ chart, with ‘luther’ reaching number two and ’30 For 30′ securing the tenth spot. Other artists who maintained a strong presence on the charts included Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Drake, rounding out a diverse and competitive year in global music.

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