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] (21–30)
BOOMBAYAHBLACKPINK
This is BLACKPINK’s 2016 debut song, and they’re now global superstars.
The unique rhythm and sound make it so fun you can’t help but hum along.
The “Oppa!” is just too cute.
A super cool girl-crush vibe! Be sure to check out the impressive rap and dance skills of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé.
ShaLalaSAY MY NAME
A retro-pop tune that signals the arrival of spring has arrived from Korea.
It’s included on My Name Is…, the second mini-album from SAY MY NAME, a seven-member multinational girl group that debuted in 2024.
Alongside its bright, sweet melody, the song captures a fresh, fleeting moment of youth.
According to leader Hitomi, the members encouraged one another and grew together during production, infusing the track with a sense of fluttering excitement.
The music video also leaves an impression with the seven members in tracksuits delivering a breezy, dynamic dance performance.
If you’re looking to feel the joyful start of spring, this is a must-listen.
Kill This LoveBLACKPINK
A track that embodies the essence of BLACKPINK, featuring powerful horns and marching drums.
Released in April 2019, it captivates with a distinctive soundscape that incorporates trap elements.
With vocals and rap that showcase the unique personalities of the four members, the song expresses a strong resolve to break away from a toxic relationship.
The music video set a new record at the time for K-pop girl groups, garnering 56.7 million views on YouTube within 24 hours.
Beloved by fans around the world, this song is recommended for anyone who wants to experience a K-pop sound that blends strength and elegance.
Good DayIU
The national female artist IU’s “Good Day.” This song captures the feelings of a girl who’s in love with an older man—an oppa—but can’t bring herself to confess and struggles with it.
It not only captivated many men, but also resonated with women, cementing IU’s popularity.
The high-note section, known as the “three-level booster,” is also an indispensable highlight of this track.
La Vie en RoseIZ*ONE
IZ*ONE was a girl group that made a time-limited debut in 2018 with 12 winners from the audition program PRODUCE 48.
It was part of the popular PRODUCE 101 series, but featured a new twist as a joint project with Japan’s AKB Group.
The show included 57 trainees from Korean entertainment agencies and 39 idols from the AKB48 group.
At first, the gap in idol performance levels between Korea and Japan was significant, and the Japanese contestants struggled.
In the end, three members—Sakura Miyawaki and Nako Yabuki from HKT48, and Hitomi Honda from AKB48—secured spots in the debut lineup thanks to their strong popularity.
This song from their debut mini album means “La vie en rose,” or “a rosy life,” making it a perfect match for the highly anticipated group.
BreakthroughTwice
This is the group’s fifth single, an original song for Japan, released one week after the fourth single “HAPPY HAPPY,” with a different concept.
While “HAPPY HAPPY” embodies the sun, “Breakthrough” takes the moon as its motif, showcasing contrasting charms.
Centering on dance—the core of TWICE—the track presents a new challenge that expresses a summer night.
BANG BANG BANGBIGBANG
BIGBANG is a male artist group representing South Korea.
They made their debut in 2009 and won the Best New Artist Award at the 51st Japan Record Awards in the same year.
One of their signature songs, “BANG BANG BANG,” was released in 2015.
Set to a heavy electronica sound, their passionate vocals resound throughout.
With its exotic atmosphere, it’s also recommended for those new to K-pop.
It’s a dance track whose ever-evolving beats will have your body and heart swaying before you know it.
