K-POP Masterpieces & Best Hits [Latest and Classic Popular Songs + Editor’s Select]

Time goes byStanding Egg

Standing EGG – 『오래된 노래』

“Time Goes By,” also known as “오래된 노래” (“Old Song”), is a classic released in 2012 by the indie star band Standing Egg.

It’s included on their second acclaimed album, LIKE.

Around 2020, it climbed the charts again and became a long-running hit.

True to Standing Egg’s style—often heard naturally in drama OSTs and out on the streets—the song evokes a gentle sentimentality and a nostalgic fragrance, like a tune drifting by in the city that suddenly stirs old memories.

It makes you quietly appreciate the depth that comes with time and the timeless beauty of great music.

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물고기Yerin Baek

백예린 (Yerin Baek) – ‘물고기’ Music Video

In addition to her sophisticated musicality, R&B singer Baek Yerin—also known for her standout drama OST work like Crash Landing on You—has been attracting attention.

Pisces is the title track of the single she released in May 2022.

You’ll be drawn in by the beautiful, rhythmic soft rock sound of the guitar and Baek Yerin’s sweet vocal harmonies.

This song affirms the feeling of “Maybe I’m a little different?” with a free-spirited sensibility, and its sense of openness makes it a perfect number to listen to from early summer into the summer months.

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FRIEND THE ENDBOL4

[MV] BOL4(볼빨간사춘기) – FRIEND THE END

Known in Japan by the name “Red Cheek Puberty,” the Korean singer Bolbbalgan4 delivers a pop number in “FRIEND THE END” that showcases her slightly smoky voice.

The crystalline guitar sound in the background pairs beautifully with her vocals, creating a captivating feel.

The EP ‘Love.zip,’ which features this track, includes many other great songs as well, so if you’re interested, give the whole record a listen!

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July 7 (One Of These Nights)Red Velvet

Red Velvet 레드벨벳 ‘7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)’ MV

A ballad by Red Velvet inspired by the legend of Tanabata.

Released in March 2016 as the title track of the album “The Velvet.” It delicately conveys the heartache of longing for a distant lover and the hope of reunion—feelings that resonate even if you don’t understand the words.

The music video is filled with motifs of water and boats, leading some to point out possible connections to the Sewol ferry disaster.

The five members weave a dreamy world, and their emotive vocals are sure to bring you to tears.

After its release, the song topped Korean music shows one after another, achieving major commercial success.

It’s a track that gently stays by your side when you’re missing someone dear or carrying deep emotions in your heart.

FICTIONBEAST

BEAST – ‘FICTION’ (Official Music Video)

They debuted under Cube Entertainment in 2009 and were active as BEAST until 2016.

From 2016, the members—excluding Hyunseung—founded their own agency, Around US Entertainment, and made a fresh start as HIGHLIGHT.

This song is an essential BEAST classic that won Song of the Year at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

While it might seem like a full-on ballad from the start, it’s actually a very up-tempo R&B track.

Your Shampoo Scent In The FlowersJang Beom June

[멜로가 체질 OST Part 3] 장범준 (Beom June Jang) – 흔들리는 꽃들 속에서 네 샴푸향이 느껴진거야 MV

A song by Jang Beom June released in 2019 as part of the OST for the drama ‘Be Melodramatic.’ Its bright, bouncy pop melody paired with Beom June’s languid, slightly melancholic delivery is addictive.

That unique sense of languor feels oddly comforting.

I love the cute idea of catching a whiff of your crush’s shampoo in a fleeting moment and feeling the urge to reach out to them.

It feels filled with a man’s pure, earnest emotions.

If you like gentle pop songs, definitely give it a listen.

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If We Ever Meet AgainLim Young Woong

임영웅 – 다시 만날 수 있을까 MV

Lim Young-woong is a singer who powerfully performs trot, a music genre loved by a wide range of generations in South Korea.

Known for his overwhelming vocal prowess, he delivers heartwarming songs—centered on ballads—to his listeners.

“다시 만날 수 있을까 (If We Ever Meet Again)” is a track released in 2022.

Its lyrics, depicting a bittersweet yet beautiful longing for love, are deeply moving.

You’ll also find comfort in his gentle voice set to a slow tempo.

Be sure to lend an ear to this soulful ballad with its grand, expansive atmosphere.

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