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 & Timeless Popular Songs + Editor’s Select] (281–290)
Ring RingRocket Punch
A “newtro” song that blends freshness with retro, Ring Ring is Rocket Punch’s first single, released with their Japan debut in August 2021.
It’s an 80s-evoking synth-pop number where Rocket Punch’s lively charm meets a sparkling, fast-paced melody.
Even a single listen leaves a strong impact, and its catchy hook keeps echoing in your head.
The lyrics—about diving toward the person who made the phone ring first—are charming and fun, too.
I can’t stop feeling fluttery with excitement!
BubbleSTAYC
In 2023, the girl group STAYC gained even broader mainstream popularity with “Teddy Bear.” This is the title track from their mini-album released in August, marking a comeback in a relatively short span.
It’s also showing signs of a similar long-running hit.
A pop song brimming with STAYC’s charm, it keeps their cute vibe intact while championing their “teen fresh” concept.
It’s refreshing and instantly uplifting! Above all, their smiles—so perfectly embodying the song—are wonderful.
With its bursting, title-evoking hook and positive message, it’s a feel-good anthem that helps you relax and take the pressure off.
ZeroNewJeans
NewJeans, who debuted with “Attention” in 2022, are a five-member girl group that has released many catchy songs like “Ditto” and “OMG.” Among them, “Zero,” released in 2023, is an addictive track with a unique melody that intertwines with the bass drop.
Written specifically as a Coca-Cola commercial song, its chorus phrase “Coca-Cola is delicious” also leaves a strong impression!
Hot Issue4minute
This is 4minute’s 2009 track—their debut single—by the group that Hyuna, who also shines as a solo artist, belonged to.
It was a popular song that ranked high on various music charts at the time.
It was produced by Shinsadong Tiger and other hitmakers.
With its looping melody and a blend of the group’s electro and hip-hop elements, it’s a quintessential K-POP song of that era.
The message about confidently staying true to your own style is uplifting, too.
Get A GuitarRIIZE
This is RIIZE’s debut single, which drew attention as SM Entertainment’s first boy group in seven years since NCT.
It was released in September 2023.
It includes former NCT members and the Japanese member Shotaro.
The song’s funky guitar rhythm feels great, and while the melody has a stylish, contemporary flair, it somehow calls to mind Michael Jackson’s music and gentle old-school pop.
Combined with a “let’s dance together” vibe reminiscent of BTS’s Dynamite and Butter, it creates a fun, uplifting mood.
It’s a masterpiece that will likely stand as the starting point for their rise to stardom.