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

Grateful to TearsEPEX

EPEX(이펙스) – 눈물나게 고마워 M/V

A grand, emotionally stirring soft rock track.

It’s a song by EPEX, a boy group that has won numerous rookie awards since their 2021 debut.

This work is the title track of their 3rd full-length album, “Youth Chapter 3: ROMANTIC YOUTH,” released in July 2025.

As the conclusion to the “Youth” series that has continued since 2024, it’s a very special song.

The title, which speaks of being grateful to the point of tears, conveys an overflowing sentiment toward the people who have supported their journey thus far.

Its expansive soundscape makes that earnest message all the more moving.

The emotional vocals of each member sink deeply into the heart.

멸종위기사랑LEE CHANHYUK

이찬혁 (LEE CHANHYUK) – ‘멸종위기사랑’ M/V

Lee Chan-hyuk, the creator behind the music of sibling duo AKMU.

Having confronted the profound theme of “death” in his 2022 solo work ERROR, he returned with a track included on his second album EROS, released in July 2025.

This piece questions the value of love—a precious thing on the verge of extinction—as if it were something endangered.

Blending a nostalgic 1960s pop sound with majestic, gospel-like choral arrangements, it paints a sweeping sonic landscape.

It’s a song that helps you rediscover the essential emotions we tend to lose sight of in everyday life.

Recommended for nights when you want to mull things over while savoring the meaning of the lyrics.

Immerse yourself in Lee Chan-hyuk’s worldview, which consistently brings us deeply philosophical music.

On My WayPARK BO GUM

On My Way

An acoustic number by Park Bo-gum, who has starred in numerous buzzworthy works as an actor.

The song was produced for a promotional video in which he serves as an honorary tourism ambassador and was released in July 2025.

Crafted by a popular producer team, it weaves together encounters on the road and irreplaceable moments with friends, set to a heartwarming melody.

Park Bo-gum’s gentle, conversational vocals perfectly suit the song’s calm atmosphere.

Paired with visuals of sweeping, beautiful scenery, it makes you feel as if you’re traveling together.

Highly recommended for trip planning or as a companion on a drive.

KNOW ABOUT MENMIXX

NMIXX(엔믹스) “KNOW ABOUT ME” M/V

The title track from NMIXX, under JYP Entertainment, released on their March 2024 mini-album “Fe3O4: FORWARD.” It’s an ambitious song that fuses a groovy trap beat with heavy synth sounds.

The vocal parts showcase each member’s unique character, while the commanding rap section grabs you right away.

This work brings out the group’s charm to the fullest and reveals a new side of them.

With its bold sound and powerful performance, it’s the perfect track for boosting your motivation or when you’re in the mood for something energetic.

DANCING ALONEKiliKiii

KiiiKiii 키키 ‘DANCING ALONE’ MV

A city pop-style dance number with a nostalgic sound reminiscent of a summer twilight, it’s effortlessly pleasant to the ear.

This piece was released in August of the same year by KiliKiii, a group that debuted in March 2025, and their experimental musicality has been drawing attention.

The track fuses city pop and retro synth-pop in a contemporary way.

Its lyrics portray dancing alone not as a symbol of loneliness, but as a positive act that celebrates freedom and the precious bonds with friends—there’s something quietly empowering about that.

It feels like the perfect song for nights when you want to bask in summer memories or when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood.