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K-POP New Song Release [August 2025]

Have you checked out the K-pop released in August 2025? The songs delivered at the height of summer range from refreshing summer tunes to emotional ballads, offering a richly varied lineup.

It’s perfect for those who want to look back on the trends of that time or discover a track they might have missed.

In this article, we’ll introduce standout numbers that dropped in August, so use it as a reference when building your playlist!

K-POP New Song Releases [August 2025] (11–20)

HUNTERKEY

KEY 키 ‘HUNTER’ MV
HUNTERKEY

Key from SHINee radiates a uniquely individual charm.

As a solo artist, he always astonishes us with his original, one-of-a-kind vision.

This work is the title track from his third studio album, “HUNTER,” released in August 2025.

You can practically picture him charging ahead with confidence and passion, like a hunter pursuing his prey.

The track blends dazzling synths with a funky groove reminiscent of classic stars, creating a sound that’s theatrical and luxurious.

It delivers the thrill and exhilaration of racing through a neon-lit jungle.

Put it on when you want to lift your mood and start the day—you’re bound to kick things off in the best way possible!

DANCING ALONEKiliKiii

KiiiKiii 키키 ‘DANCING ALONE’ MV
DANCING ALONEKiliKiii

A city pop-style dance number with a nostalgic sound reminiscent of a summer twilight, it’s effortlessly pleasant to the ear.

This piece was released in August of the same year by KiliKiii, a group that debuted in March 2025, and their experimental musicality has been drawing attention.

The track fuses city pop and retro synth-pop in a contemporary way.

Its lyrics portray dancing alone not as a symbol of loneliness, but as a positive act that celebrates freedom and the precious bonds with friends—there’s something quietly empowering about that.

It feels like the perfect song for nights when you want to bask in summer memories or when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood.

멸종위기사랑LEE CHANHYUK

이찬혁 (LEE CHANHYUK) – ‘멸종위기사랑’ M/V
멸종위기사랑LEE CHANHYUK

Lee Chan-hyuk, the creator behind the music of sibling duo AKMU.

Having confronted the profound theme of “death” in his 2022 solo work ERROR, he returned with a track included on his second album EROS, released in July 2025.

This piece questions the value of love—a precious thing on the verge of extinction—as if it were something endangered.

Blending a nostalgic 1960s pop sound with majestic, gospel-like choral arrangements, it paints a sweeping sonic landscape.

It’s a song that helps you rediscover the essential emotions we tend to lose sight of in everyday life.

Recommended for nights when you want to mull things over while savoring the meaning of the lyrics.

Immerse yourself in Lee Chan-hyuk’s worldview, which consistently brings us deeply philosophical music.

ME ME MEMEOVV

MEOVV is a girl group produced by the hitmaker TEDDY.

Their talent has been undeniable from the moment they debuted, winning at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS.

Their first Japanese-language song brings a refreshing twist with Afrobeat that overturns their previous image.

The lyrics shine with sparkling confidence, declaring, “I’m making myself the star—no one else.” Set for release in July 2025, the track also serves as the theme song for Kao’s haircare brand MEMEME.

Let the supple groove carry you, and even your heart will feel lighter.

It’s the perfect anthem for mornings when you want to boost your mood or moments when you need to cheer yourself on.

Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung

[Official] 먼데이 키즈, 이이경 – ‘운명 (2025)’ MV
Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung

An emotional duet ballad by Monday Kiz, the Korean vocal group renowned for their overwhelming vocal prowess, and actor Lee Yi Kyung.

The track is the title song of the single “Monday Kiz’s Footprints Vol.1 (with Lee Yi Kyung),” released in July 2025, and is a remake of a beloved classic originally featured on the OST of the 2006 drama “Wolf (늑대).” It seems to portray the aching hearts of two people irresistibly drawn together by inescapable fate.

The contrast between Monday Kiz’s soul-stirring vocals and Lee Yi Kyung’s emotionally rich singing is deeply moving.

The grand harmonies immediately draw listeners into the world of the story.

It’s perfect for a night when you want to immerse yourself in a dramatic ballad—give it a listen.