ONE PACT's '100!' Ranks 15th on Billboard's Best K-Pop Songs of 2025

South Korean boy band ONE PACT has made a significant mark on the global music scene by securing the 15th spot on Billboard's 'The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far): Critic’s Picks' with their title track '100!'.

On June 21st, Billboard released its list of the top K-pop songs for the first half of 2025, and ONE PACT's '100!' from their third mini-album 'PINK CRUSH' was highlighted. The track, released in February, features a blend of retro synthesizers, lively guitar riffs, and a funky pop dance sound, capturing the complexities of love in a sophisticated and upbeat manner.

Billboard praised '100!' for its vintage synthesizer and Bee Gees-like falsetto chorus, noting that member Tag participated in writing and composing the song. It was also the first single released as a complete group with the addition of member J-Chang, fully showcasing ONE PACT's musical signature. The publication expressed anticipation for the group's future endeavors as they return as a five-member ensemble.

Upon its release, '100!' received a warm reception on major music platforms both domestically and internationally, quickly climbing the charts. The music video has garnered approximately 2.5 million views, with ONE PACT demonstrating their prowess as an 'all-rounder group' through their free-spirited choreography and refreshing performances.

The 'PINK CRUSH' album includes a total of seven tracks such as '& Heart', 'WILD:', 'B2U', 'Confession', and 'Never Stop', expanding ONE PACT's musical spectrum with diverse genres and narratives. The group has showcased '100!' on various music shows including 'M Countdown', KBS's 'Music Bank', MBC's 'Show! Music Core', and SBS's 'Inkigayo'.

ONE PACT recently released their fourth mini-album 'ONE FACT' on June 22nd and is actively promoting it. They plan to continue engaging with fans through various content and performances.

Reported by Ji-won Kim, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr