Nostalgia in the K-pop world: Marking anniversaries for major hits by BTS and LOONA

[70732] Nostalgia in the K-pop world: Marking anniversaries for major hits by BTS and LOONA

Nostalgic milestones in South Korean music

Today, May 22, 2026, K-pop fans around the world are marking key moments in the history of the genre. The pop channel PopBase, known for its extensive coverage of international pop culture, reports on two significant events that occurred today several years ago.

First, it marks 11 years since the release of the hit "DOPE" by the global boy band BTS. According to the report by PopBase, the song is still considered "dope" (excellent) even more than a decade since its launch. The report is also supported by social media users, such as _fwambui, who emphasize the song's importance in the band's development.

At the same time, the K-pop world marks 9 years since the release of the song "Eclipse" by the artist Kim Lip, as part of the well-known pre-debut project of the band LOONA. As published on PopBase, many fans continue to view this song as the "best pre-debut song ever" in the Korean musical arena.

Both reports illustrate the power of nostalgia in the modern music industry, where fans and media alike continue to praise early works of K-pop stars.