K-POP Masterpieces & Best Hits [Latest and Classic Popular Songs + Editor’s Select]
K-pop music is taking over the charts around the world, with new groups and globally popular stars emerging one after another.
What kind of artists or idols do you like?
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of popular K-pop songs that are loved not only in Korea, Japan, and across Asia, but around the world!
From this year’s signature hits to hidden gems!
We hope this helps you discover a new favorite track or find a unique bias to cheer for!
Now, let’s enjoy some wonderful Korean music together♪
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K-POP Masterpieces & Best Hits Collection [Latest & Classic Popular Songs + Editor’s Select] (71–80)
Ice Cream CakeRed Velvet
If you think of K-pop as having distinctive flows and rhythms, I recommend Ice Cream Cake.
It’s the title track from the album released by the girl group Red Velvet in 2015, and it can be considered one of their signature songs.
It makes the most of their cute looks, resulting in a poppy, colorful sound.
The chorus—where hip-hop and pop blend—sticks in your head! It’s an elegant track that even K-pop beginners will find themselves hooked on.
Life Goes OnBTS
The lead track from the 2020 album BE, it became the first Korean-language song to top the U.S.
charts.
It’s a relaxed mid-tempo number that conveys the members’ homey atmosphere and the way they care for one another.
It feels like it soothes the longing that grows day by day.
There are times when you can’t find closure, but Life Goes On will surely heal those everyday moments.
It’s always amazing, but it really hits deep at night.
A wonderful song that wraps you in a calm, peaceful feeling.
SOLOJENNIE
This is the solo project of Jennie from the girl group BLACKPINK, whose cool, nonchalant presence stands out.
The theme is girls’ freedom and being true to yourself.
In relationships, girls often try to match the ideals of the person they like.
This song says that instead of becoming the ideal girlfriend just to be loved, you should search for the version of yourself you want to be.
It’s sharp and powerful—very much in Jennie’s style!
Darl+ingSEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN is an idol group that has been holding solo tours around the world, especially across Asia, since the 2010s.
The group is divided into vocal, hip-hop, and performance teams.
Their track “Darl+ing,” produced in 2022, is filled with warm feelings for a loved one.
Gentle synth tones resonate over a modern beat, and their stylish vocal delivery is a highlight.
You’ll experience a refreshing sound that brightens the heart.
Why not lend an ear to K-pop that gently embraces the listener?
Cat & DogTXT
If you like cute handsome guys, I recommend TXT, a Korean male idol group.
Their song “Cat & Dog,” released in 2019, is, as the title suggests, even cuter with the members wearing cat and dog ears.
On the other hand, the track itself is pretty cool, featuring a genuine trap sound.
Drunk-DazedENHYPEN
Drunk-Dazed, the title track from ENHYPEN’s second mini-album BORDER: CARNIVAL released in 2021.
Let me say this upfront: it’s insanely cool! The whirlwind chorus melody and vocals are guaranteed to get stuck in your head, and the flawlessly synchronized choreography is mesmerizing—purely addictive! The zombie-evoking, striking moves pull you right in, too.
When ENHYPEN dances, it becomes this cool? Wow (lol).
It’s packed with cool and wild charm.
CelebrityIU
“Celebrity” is a romantic and stylish number released in 2021 that feels very much like IU.
Depending on how you interpret it, the way you face someone can even turn into its opposite, and it may also be a challenge to a society that creates an atmosphere where everyone must conform to a uniform, identical trend.
IU wrote the lyrics herself, and it’s a masterpiece that warms the heart with feelings for someone she loves.
The light, poppy melody is pleasant too, making it a perfect recommendation for lifting your spirits as spring approaches!