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

That womanBaek Ji Young

Baek Ji-young / Japan Debut Single “That Woman” SPOT

I can’t decide which of her songs to pick.

If you like Korean dramas, you’ve probably heard her voice at least once—she’s sung theme songs for many popular series.

Among them, “That Woman” from Secret Garden, to which I’m especially attached both for the drama and the song, is memorable for its heartrending vocals.

잊지말아요Baek Ji Young

백지영 – 잊지 말아요 [열린 음악회/Open Concert] | KBS 211017 방송

This is “Don’t Forget,” one of singer Baek Ji-young’s signature songs and the theme song of the drama IRIS starring Lee Byung-hun.

It’s a memorable ballad that was played as the soundtrack in every episode of the show.

Whether you watched the drama or not, the song’s imagery will likely come to mind.

It’s recommended both for K-pop fans and for those who haven’t heard it yet.

remembrance candyBilllie

Billlie | ‘기억사탕’ M/V

A city pop-style number that sings of sweet memories.

It was released in October 2024 as the title track of Korean girl group Billlie’s mini-album “appendix: Of All We Have Lost.” IU’s lyrics are striking, depicting how candy-like fragments of memory linger in the heart.

You can feel the resolve to look ahead while reflecting on the past.

Give it a listen when you want to revisit memories with someone special.

The seven members’ distinctive voices are also captivating, and their delicate emotional expression resonates deeply.

EmptinessBoA

BoA 보아 ‘정말, 없니? (Emptiness)’ MV

The song by Korean singer BoA is an Afrobeat-based pop number woven with the pain of heartbreak.

Its calm yet resolute message of parting is conveyed through BoA’s delicate vocals.

Choreography that symbolizes the ache of love and a rhythmic beat capture the heart and don’t let go.

Released in March 2024, this track evokes the joys and sorrows of romance, as well as the courage to take a new step forward.

Its tie-in with the game “Tales of the Rays Last Cradle” has also become a hot topic.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to overcome the pain of love.

불꽃, 놀이CHEEZE

치즈 (CHEEZE) – 불꽃, 놀이 Official M/V

A beautiful song that compares a fleeting romance to fireworks.

Released in August 2024, it’s a track brimming with CHEEZE’s charm.

Dalchong’s delicate vocals brilliantly capture the poignancy of a love that vanishes in an instant.

The dreamy, synth-driven sound is striking and has been drawing attention in the Korean indie music scene.

Premiered at a concert in July 2024, it reportedly received such an enthusiastic response from fans that it led to an official release.

It’s a song perfect for a summer night, one that lets you sink into a sentimental mood.

The signature city-pop flavor characteristic of CHEEZE is alive and well, sure to capture the hearts of a wide range of music fans.