6 Best K-Pop Boy Group B-side Tracks In 2024

2024 has been another year full of amazing K-Pop releases. Many K-Pop boy groups such as SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids have made breakthroughs in their music career by dropping albums that set sales record and conquered international music charts. These globally popular albums have included many B-side tracks that deserve the same, if not even more spotlight than the title tracks.

As we approach the end of this year, let’s check out 6 best B-side tracks released by K-Pop boy groups of different generations. Read on to see if your B-side track of the year is on the list! 

1. TXT – I’ll See You There Tomorrow 

‘I’ll See You There Tomorrow’ is a house dance track that conveys a hopeful message, saying that the members promise MOA that they will wait for them in the future as they know that she is the only one for them and they are meant to be with each other. This theme resonates with TXT’s core concept of coming under one dream and building a better tomorrow together. Also, the rhythmic beat of the song is really addictive, which goes well with the intense and energetic choreography that brings out the youthful vibe of TXT. The dance break of this song went viral and many K-Pop idols and MOA filmed dance challenges for that part. 

2. CRAVITY – C’est La Vie 

CRAVITY has been showcasing a cute boy-next-door image in their past discography. However, ‘C’est La Vie’ demonstrates the transformation of the group from boys to men. ‘C’est La Vie’ refers to “that’s life” in French, and the song conveys the message of enjoying life to its fullest no matter what. The pounding rhythms and powerful choreography of the song bring out a classy and masculine side of CRAVITY that they have seldom presented before. Moreover, the music video has an interesting storyline that is about the members being divided into two tribes and fighting against each other, but reconciled and had fun together at the end.

3. SEVENTEEN (Vocal Team) – Cheers To Youth 

‘Cheers To Youth’ is a mid-tempo pop-ballad song that is about SEVENTEEN reminiscing about their youth as they reflect on the lessons they have learnt along the way and celebrate the achievements they have achieved so far. The song pays tribute to their younger selves and reminds the listeners to cherish their youthful dreams and embrace the challenges of life with courage. It is a heartfelt song dedicated to the youth of both SEVENTEEN and CARAT who have been cheering on SEVENTEEN’s music journey in the past 9 years. Many CARAT said that the touching melody and lyrics of the song comforted their soul by bringing back their beautiful teenage years memories and relieving the pain of adulthood. 

4. Stray Kids – Stray Kids

One of the biggest good news in the K-Pop industry this year is definitely all members of Stray Kids renewing their contract with JYP Entertainment. Right after the announcement of this historical moment, Stray Kids released a new album “ATE” that includes the group’s self-titled B-side track ‘Stray Kids’. This song captures Stray Kids’s 7-year journey from humble trainees to global K-Pop icons, singing that the group has come a long way to achieve fame and that they will continue to reach greater success together. The lyrics also incorporate many elements related to Stray Kids, such as the digital single Stray Kids released before their official debut, ‘Hellevator’, and the group’s greeting phrase “Step Out”, which made many STAY teared up when they listened to the song. 

5. ZEROBASEONE – Insomnia 

‘Insomnia’ is a light-hearted track about the members not being able to fall asleep as they are thinking about their crush all night long. The song is packed with fast-paced and bright synths which elicit dreamy vibes and showcases ZEROBASEONE’s signature sweet and lovely image. Park GunWook’s rap in his deep and soothing voice forms an interesting contrast with the airy vocals of the other members, together creating a diverse texture to this sweet love song. ZEROBASEONE performed this song live for the first time on their “TIMELESS WORLD” world tour in September, and the choreography with the members dancing on the sofa is really cute! 

6. P1Harmony – It’s Alright

Different from the youthful, street-style concept of their previous discography, ‘It’s Alright’ is a synth-pop track that showcases a mature and sexy side of P1Harmony. The song conveys a message of hope and comfort by telling the listeners that it’s alright to feel overwhelmed when they face difficulties in life as these challenges are just temporary and they will eventually overcome them with their own strength. The reggae-inspired rhythm gives off a laid-back vibe that enhances the comforting theme of the song, which is seldom seen in P1Harmony’s upbeat hip-hop-centered discography. Many P1ece are impressed by the creative choreography of the members passing the hat around, and some even said it reminds them of Michael Jackson’s hat dance! 

Which of the above songs is your favorite, and what other K-Pop songs this year do you have on repeat? Let us know in the comments!