K-Pop Risers & Fallers: September 2025

5 days ago 48

Risers & FallersRather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.

I anticipate most of these ratings adjustments will be negligible: a 0.5 shift here, a 0.25 shift there. But, it’s a fun way to keep track of how my feelings on songs have changed over time – as well as which tracks currently have momentum on my playlist.

And remember, just because a song is marked as a “faller” doesn’t mean I hate it! Falling from a “9” to an “8.75” is no shame. 9+ rated songs occupy a totally different playlist in my music library, so I’m pretty particular about what qualifies. It’s a high bar.

This month’s feature covers the period from August 19th to September 22nd. 


AB6IX – Stupid
Rating: 8.25 → 8.5

AxMxP – I Did It
Rating: 8 → 8.25

Dayoung (WJSN) – Body
Rating: 7.75 → 8

Treasure – Paradise
Rating: 8 → 8.25

TWS – Head Shoulders Knees Toes
Rating: 8 → 8.5 *Biggest Riser*


aespa – Rich Man
Rating: 7 → 6.5

BamBam (GOT7) – Dancing By Myself (ft. TIMETHAI)
Rating: 8 → 7.75

Chaeyoung (Twice) – Shoot (Firecracker)
Rating: 8.5 → 8 *Biggest Faller*

Doh Kyung Soo (EXO’s D.O.) – Dumb (ft. Penomeco)
Rating: 7.75 → 7.5

NMIXX & Pabllo Vittar – MEXE
Rating: 8 → 7.75

Stray Kids – Ceremony
Rating: 7.25 → 7

Taemin (SHINee) – Veil
Rating: 7.25 → 7

Read Entire Article