K-pop fans are buzzing about the K-pop x Global collaboration craze this year. This trend shows how the K-pop world melds with the global music scene, producing excellent songs that are enjoyed by fans worldwide. Here is a fantastic list of K-pop x Global collaborations in 2025, organized by month.
The K-Pop x Global Collaboration: The 2025 List (1st Half)
JANUARY
Odetari & Hongjoong of ATEEZ – “SMB”
A cutting-edge track described as blending Odetari’s “sigilkore” (a blend of trap and hyperpop) sound with ATEEZ’s experimental energy.
JENNIE & Dominic Fike – “Love Hangover”
“Love Hangover,” a moody and hypnotic duet with a retro charm that served as a standout track from Jennie’s debut studio album, “Ruby.”
Flo Rida, Paul Russell & Heeseung and Jake of ENHYPEN – “Confessions”
The pop track “Confessions” unites Flo Rida, Paul Russell, and ENHYPEN members Heeseung and Jake.
Omoinotake & Jeonghan of SEVENTEEN – “Better Half”
“Better Half,” is a seamless collaboration between the popular Japanese band and SEVENTEEN’s vocalist on an easy-grooving track.
Junny & Vedo – “Lonely Lover” (Pink Sweat$ Edit)
This smooth K-R&B track, “Lonely Lover,” got a special production edit from American R&B star Pink Sweat$. This highlights his continued connection to the K-pop scene.
FEBRUARY
JENNIE & Doechii – “EXTRA L”
In “EXTRA L,” Jennie and Dua Lipa deliver a high-energy track that blends fierce rap with an addictive beat.
MARCH
BAEKHYUN, UMI & EL CAPITXN – “Do What You Do”
The sweet pop track “Do What You Do” is a collaboration among EXO’s Baekhyun, EL CAPITXN, and Japanese-American R&B singer UMI.
j-hope & Miguel – “Sweet Dreams”
“Sweet Dreams” is a dreamy collaboration between the BTS member J-hope and the Grammy-winning American R&B star Miguel.
JENNIE & Dua Lipa – “Handlebars”
“Handlebars” is a powerful collaboration between Jennie and Dua Lipa.
G-Dragon ft. Anderson .Paak – “Too Bad”
The groovy track “Too Bad,” a massive hit collaboration between G-Dragon and Anderson .Paak, topped the Circle Digital Chart for seven weeks in 2025.
Lucy Calcines & Hanhee – “Girly Girl (Korean Version)”
A cross-cultural version of the song featuring the Cuban-Spanish singer Lucy Calcines and the Korean artist Hanhee.
APRIL
Chung Ha & Etham – “Find Love”
“Find Love,” a sweet collaboration between Korean soloist Chung Ha and British singer-songwriter Etham.
Kik5o & AleXa – “VITAL CHECK”
A team-up between the Korean-American soloist AleXa and producer Kik5o.
Coldplay & TWICE – “We Pray (TWICE Version)”
TWICE lent their voices to a new version of Coldplay’s hit song and also performed it live with them on tour, creating an iconic moment.
Emotional Oranges & Jaehyun of NCT – “Call It Off”
“Call It Off” is a smooth track featuring Emotional Oranges, an American R&B duo, and Jaehyun of NCT.
MAY
Jackson Wang x Diljit Dosanhj – “BUCK”
“BUCK” is a powerful and unique cross-cultural anthem born from the collaboration between Hong Kong-born K-pop idol Jackson Wang and Punjabi music icon Diljit Dosanjh.
TABLO & RM – “Stop The Rain”
“Stop The Rain” is a highly anticipated poetic collaboration between BTS leader RM and Epik High’s Tablo, a Canadian-Korean citizen and a globally recognized figure in his own right.
Maroon 5 & LISA – “Priceless”
“Priceless” is a major global pop moment, pairing the iconic American band Maroon 5 with BLACKPINK superstar LISA.
Kylie Cantrall & ILLIT – “See U Tonight”
“See U Tonight” is a song from the American singer and actress Kylie Cantrall, featuring vocals from Yunah and Minju of the rising girl group ILLIT.
ROSÉ – “Messy” (From F1® The Movie)
“Messy,” a dramatic, cinematic track for the official soundtrack of the Formula 1 movie, marking a huge Hollywood crossover for the BLACKPINK member Rosé.
JUNE
KATSEYE & Ice Spice – “Gnarly (Ice Spice Remix)”
The new global girl group from HYBE and Geffen Records, KATSEYE, teamed up with the rap superstar Ice Spice for their remix debut single “Gnarly.”
j-hope & GloRilla – “Killin’ It Girl”
“Killin’ It Girl“ is a powerful team-up between the BTS rapper J-hope and the Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla.
d4vd & Hyunjin of Stray Kids – “Always Love”
“Always Love” is a collaboration that brings together d4vd, the singer of “Is This Really Love?”, with the charismatic Stray Kids member Hyunjin.
Alex Warren & ROSÉ – “On My Mind”
The soft track “On My Mind” is a touching collaboration between American songwriter-singer Alex Warren and BLACKPINK member Rosé.
aespa & Flo Milli – “Dirty Work”
aespa’s new single “Dirty Work” remix features the sharp and charismatic style of American rapper Flo Milli.
DINO of SEVENTEEN, Duckwrth & The Word Alive – “Til My Fingers Bleed”
The youngest member of the K-pop group SEVENTEEN (Dino), an American rapper (Duckwrth), and an American rock band (The Word Alive) team up for the Esports World Cup 2025 official anthem.
This fantastic K-pop x global collaboration list is proof that 2025 has been a monumental year for this global music partnership. Which one is your favorite?
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