K-pop recommendations for Halloween: a special feature to enjoy artistic, conceptual worlds
Halloween on October 31st every year is a festival where people enjoy the night with costumes and parties.
Artists active in the K-pop scene also don various outfits as the season approaches and bring us songs and dances.
In this article, we introduce K-pop songs recommended for Halloween! We selected them from various angles, including works with memorable horror-style music videos and songs whose lyrics and overall vibe match the Halloween world.
Be sure to use them for dance events and parties, too.
Recommended K-pop for Halloween: A special feature to enjoy artistic worlds (1–10)
MonsterSEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN, who handle everything themselves from music production to choreography.
This track by their Hip-Hop Unit is a cool number that colors Halloween night.
Comparing themselves to fearless “monsters,” the world they create feels as if it takes control of the listener—thrilling and highly addictive.
The distinctive raps by S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon intertwine with an aggressive beat, exuding a mysterious allure.
The song is included on the album “SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN,” released in October 2023.
Amid a masterpiece themed around celebration, it stands out like a playful dash of darkness that adds spice.
Put it on as the BGM for a party where everyone gathers in artistic costumes, and it’ll instantly tighten up the atmosphere on the floor.
Drunk-DazedENHYPEN
A song by ENHYPEN, the seven-member male idol group born from the survival audition program I-LAND, is a great pick as a dance number to light up your Halloween night.
Featured on their April 2021 album BORDER : CARNIVAL, the track is characterized by an exotic rock sound.
Paired with lyrics that depict the chaotic world of youth, it leaves a dark and fast-paced impression.
In the music video, visuals reminiscent of zombies and Dracula captivate viewers, and the group delivers a powerful dance performance.
It’s the perfect track for anyone looking to bring singing and dancing to a Halloween party.
MonsterEXO
Songs with a mysterious vibe are perfect for Halloween, aren’t they? One I’d like to introduce is “Monster.” It’s a track by the boy group EXO, included on their album EX’ACT.
The song portrays a monster manipulating the person he longs for and eventually claiming them.
You could interpret it as horror-themed, or as a depiction of pure love.
It’s also an up-tempo hip-hop song, so it seems great for getting everyone hyped up.
RBB (Really Bad Boy)Red Velvet
Red Velvet is a girls’ group that has produced a lot of electropop.
“RBB (Really Bad Boy)” was released as the lead single from their EP RBB.
It’s an up-tempo EDM track that sings about a man who captivates women.
His mysterious vibe matches perfectly with Halloween.
Also, be sure to check out the music video featuring a werewolf—it, too, is crafted with a Halloween feel.
THE BLACK CAT NEROATEEZ
If you want to create a dramatic atmosphere on Halloween night, this song is a perfect fit.
Known for their powerful performances, ATEEZ delivers a piece that builds from a church-organ intro into a heavy guitar sound—almost like a rock opera that amps up the excitement.
The track overturns the cute image of the original and seems to portray a passionate story through a mysterious black cat.
In Japan, it’s familiar as “Kuroneko no Tango.” ATEEZ unveiled their arrangement on the music program Immortal Songs and released it in August 2021 as part of the “Season Songs” project.
As background music for an artsy party, it couldn’t be a better match!
ZombiePURPLE KISS
PURPLE KISS is a girl group that debuted in 2020.
When it comes to songs perfect for Halloween, “Zombie” is the one.
As the title suggests, it’s a track themed around zombies.
It likens a woman trying to win over the man she wants to a zombie, and the man she’s targeting to someone about to be eaten.
It seems like it would fit a Halloween date perfectly, too.
The song also drew attention for its sharp dance performance—be sure to check that out as well.
Favorite (Vampire)NCT 127
An enchanting track by NCT 127 themed around a vampire world.
It brilliantly captures the danger and passion of love.
A groundbreaking number that blends groovy R&B sounds with elements of hip-hop.
Released in October 2021.
It’s perfect as background music for a Halloween party, and also recommended for listening with someone special.
Why not spend a romantic Halloween night immersed in the ethereal atmosphere of this work?
gimmie gimmieNCT 127
With its sharp synth sound that draws you into a dark world, this track by NCT 127 is a standout.
The aggressive tones that ring out from the very beginning instantly heighten the eerie atmosphere of Halloween night.
The song explores an intense, almost maddening desire born from being consumed by love and wanting to possess the other person entirely.
That fierce emotion feels like a monster hunting its prey—full of thrilling tension.
Released in February 2021 as the title track of the Japanese mini-album LOVEHOLIC, the album reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s perfect for a night when you want to revel in an artsy, horror movie-like mood.
Highly recommended as background music for a Halloween party to set the scene just right!
GHOSTDreamNote
This number by the girl group DreamNote is perfect for coloring a mysterious, artistic Halloween night.
It draws you into a dark, beautiful world, as if you’re watching a horror movie.
The theme centers on the urgency of having one’s heart captured by someone unseen and wandering an endless labyrinth.
The emotions sung over the ethereal sound hint at a new side of the group.
Included on the single album “Dreams Alive,” released in October 2021, it drew attention for its sharp departure from their previously refreshing image.
It’s a recommended track when you want to enjoy a mysterious vibe as BGM for a slightly more mature Halloween party.
Draculaf(x)
The girl group f(x), winners of many music awards.
From their album Red Light, here’s Dracula.
This track depicts a woman being chased through the dark night by an unknown presence.
Although her friends try to help, she can’t seem to escape.
Judging by the title, the mysterious figure likely represents Dracula.
However, rather than portraying a monster in a straightforward way, it can also be interpreted as depicting a woman giving advice about love.