Yes.
But really, that's an impossible question to answer. Something can not be "good" to all people, something that is "bad" to me may be "good" to you and vice versa. 'Pop' is even more difficult a concept to define. There are really two schools of thought, A) that it is what ever is "popular" at the time, so if black metal were on your top 40 station it'd be Pop and B) that it is a musical approach which relies on simplicity, hooks, and catchy melodies.
If we're to use this second approach, then your definition of "good" will be hard to fit - as part of the appeal of Pop music is it's lack of complex instrumentals. I can assure you, however, that focusing 100% a melody that people will remember isn't an easy task. That to me is what separates your run of the mill pop music with the stuff that's lasting (say, The Beatles, perhaps).
There is plenty of pop music, however, that I personally think is great. Here are a few of my favorites, hope you find something you like...
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