K-POP New Song Release [September 2025]

M.O.YUQI

우기 (YUQI) ‘M.O.’ Official Music Video

This is the title track from Motivation, the solo single album released in September 2025 by Yuqi, who is also active as a member of i-dle (formerly (G)I-DLE).

Its gritty hip-hop beat, reminiscent of 1990s boom bap, paired with her signature husky lower register, is addictive.

The song centers on a strong resolve to move forward by trusting your own instincts and not being bound by others’ eyes.

With all-English lyrics asking, “What’s your motivation?” its empowering message is one you’ll relate to when you need confidence.

The music video, featuring a memorable hand sign shaped like an “M,” is also a highlight.

It’s a track that channels a strong, determined mode—perfect for when you want to stand by your convictions.

Electric Heart8TURN

8TURN(에잇턴) ‘Electric Heart’ M/V

8TURN is a group that debuted in 2023 under the concept of “boys brimming with infinite potential.” Their energetic performances have rapidly drawn attention.

In August 2025, they released the single album Electric Heart: Born to Glow.

Its lead track is a synth-pop song that evokes the nostalgia of late summer.

The weighty bass and grand chorus let you feel the sparkle and bittersweetness of youth at the same time.

Their earnest stance—affirming their bond with one another and declaring, “This is who we are”—is truly moving.

The album reached No.

6 on the Circle Album Chart.

It’s an emotional, wonderful song, perfect for nights when you want to bask in memories with your closest friends.

STUPIDAB6IX

AB6IX (에이비식스) ‘STUPID’ M/V

AB6IX is a boy group that includes former members of Wanna One.

This track is a powerful dance number that expresses often-overlooked emotional wounds and the cries that pour out from within.

It depicts a strong determination to break free, even while wrestling with inner conflicts that can make you feel foolish.

The energetic rock sound seems to speak for those emotions, and it really makes your heart race as you listen.

Released in August 2025 as the title track of their 10th EP, “UPSIDE DOWN,” it conveys their resolve to break out of the group’s existing mold.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to blow away everyday frustrations or fire yourself up.

Plot TwistAtHeart

AtHeart 앳하트 ‘Plot Twist’ Official MV

A jaw-dropping, fresh-feeling dance track with breakneck twists and turns.

It’s the title song of Plot Twist, the debut EP by AtHeart, who debuted under Titan Content, a company founded by former SM Entertainment executives, slated for release in August 2025.

True to its theme of defying expectations, it expresses a powerful resolve to shatter the mask of being a “good girl.” The arrangement keeps revealing new textures—Afrobeats, amapiano, and more—like a story’s plot twist you can’t get enough of.

In Japan, it’s featured in Meiji’s SAVAS Shape & Beauty commercials.

Put it on when you want to break out of a monotonous routine and discover a new you—it’s sure to give you courage.

Selected by Billboard as this month’s K-pop Rookie, the song is making waves worldwide.

Count To LoveBOYNEXTDOOR

BOYNEXTDOOR (보이넥스트도어) ‘Count To Love’ Official MV

BOYNEXTDOOR—also making waves as a group produced by Zico—has released the lead track from their second single in Japan, “BOYLIFE,” set for release in August 2025.

As their first original song in Japanese, it features an approachable sound that embraces J-pop trends.

True to fans’ praise that it’s “bursting with exciting energy,” the track vividly captures the flutter and rush of a budding romance.

The single topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and the music video drew attention for featuring actor Rikuto Itagaki.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to bask in a sweet, cute vibe that mirrors the growing feelings for someone you like.

Upside DownCHANYEOL

CHANYEOL 찬열 ‘Upside Down’ MV

Chanyeol, who shows his multifaceted talents as a rapper and guitarist in EXO.

This track is the title song of his second solo mini-album, “Upside Down,” released in August 2025.

It’s an electronic rock piece marked by distorted guitars and driving drums, delivering a refreshingly pop-punk-tinged sound.

While depicting the turmoil so intense it makes you want to disappear, it also conveys a strong will to keep fighting without giving up.

Paired with Chanyeol’s deep, resonant vocals, that inner cry really hits home.

It’s an energetic song you’ll want to play when you need a reset or the courage to face challenges.

What You WantCORTIS

CORTIS (코르티스) ‘What You Want’ Official MV

Cortis, a promising newcomer who burst onto the scene with an unconventional sound.

Debuting from BIGHIT MUSIC—the label behind BTS—in August 2025, their first single is a powerful track that sets hearts ablaze.

Serving as the face of their EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,” the song’s sound is strikingly fresh, boldly fusing 60s rock guitars with hip-hop beats.

It carries a fiery message: cross the lines for what you want.

Their treadmill-running stage performance embodied that sense of sprinting momentum, conveying just how serious they are.

Put this on when you want to break through your current limits, and you’ll feel a strong push forward.