러너들이 가장 많이 들은 노래…1위는 블랙핑크 ‘뛰어’

The popularity of a particular song among runners has been identified, with "뛰어" by Blackpink leading the pack. KT Jini Music, a running music service, analyzed listening records from June to July, revealing that high-tempo K-pop dance tracks are highly favored by runners. "뛰어" topped the list of 50 songs compiled between July and August, attributed to its strong beat and repetitive chorus.

Another Blackpink hit, "Shake Down," secured the 16th position. Bruno Mars' 2011 hit, "Runway Baby," came in at number 2, showcasing a fusion of punk and pop-rock with a fast rhythm that continues to attract runners 15 years after its release. Following close behind are Cory's "Fashion" at 3rd, Jene's solo album "Mantra" at 4th, and Blockberry Creative's "Hoe" at 5th.

The era of popular anime group "Saizeroyi's Yeur Idol" from the anime "Cappuccino Demon Hunters" ranked 6th, while Peral Williams' "Happy" held the 7th spot. Also notable were Ivy's "After Like," Cat's Ai's debut, and Red Velvet's "Lucky" occupying 8th through 10th positions. Among the top 10, four songs are from girl groups, three are international pop hits, two are boy group songs, and one is a solo female track.

The dominance of K-pop extends beyond the top 10, with 28 songs ranking within the top 50. Runners seem to enjoy fast-tempo music like K-pop due to its scientific benefits, such as improved running efficiency and enhanced positive emotions. A study by Peter Terry from the University of Southern Queensland found that listening to fast-paced music during exercise can significantly improve running speed and intensity.

Kim Jung-woo, the service planning director at Jini Music, predicts that future music platforms will continually refine their services by analyzing runners' usage patterns through wearable devices.