KURATED: RE:WIND's 10 Favourite Y2K Anthems

by Hasan Beyaz

Kurated is KPOPWORLD’s curated playlist series, where artists, creatives, and culture-shapers share the songs that speak to them most. Each edition explores a different theme — from comfort tracks to road trip anthems — offering a personal window into the soundtracks that shape their world.

Our latest curators are RE:WIND, who share their 10 favourite Y2K anthems.

"This mixtape showcases the music that made us chase this dream of being a pop star one day. The artists showed their authentic artistry and passion for music and continue to inspire us everyday." - RE:WIND.

*NSYNC - "It’s Gonna Be Me"

This is an anthem and a band that will be iconic forever.

Shinhwa - "Perfect Man"

The harmonies and performance of “Perfect Man” will always be ingrained in my memory.

Britney Spears - "Oops!…I Did It Again"

Britney’s impact on the pop industry needs to be studied.

S.E.S. - "Dreams Come True"

Musical trios are here to stay and we look to them for inspiration.

TLC - "No Scrubs"

Everyone should know this perfect song. I have fond memories in every stage of my life attached to this song.

Backstreet Boys - "I Want It That Way"

Y2K boy bands are the blueprint!

Lee Hyori - "10 Minutes"

Lee Hyori will always be an icon in the K-Pop industry and showed us that people who look like us can be the star.

Christina Aguilera - "Genie In A Bottle"

This song was on every radio station growing up and the music video was always playing on the TV. Pop Stars were everything!

Avril Lavigne - "Complicated"

Another hit song that everyone should know! The emotions of this song impacted me, even though I was a young boy and never experienced it.

Jojo - "Leave (Get Out)"

This song is not talked about enough anymore!