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

피 땀 눈물BTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘피 땀 눈물 (Blood Sweat & Tears)’ Official MV

BTS is now a hip-hop group boasting worldwide popularity.

They’re known in Japan as well for many hit songs like “Butter” and “Dynamite.” Among their works, one I especially recommend is “Blood Sweat & Tears.” It’s included on their 2016 release “WINGS,” and you could say it’s a track that made their name known to the world.

Its exotic, powerful sound really resonates.

The choral work, unfolding alongside their strong vocal performances, is also striking.

If you’ve been interested in K-pop but haven’t taken the plunge, give it a listen!

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HIPMAMAMOO

[MV] 마마무(MAMAMOO) – HIP

A song from MAMAMOO who are totally on a roll.

Their presence is just overwhelming now.

As usual, it’s written and composed by their agency’s head, Kim Do-hoon, with Hwasa also taking part.

“HIP” here doesn’t mean butt; it’s the uniquely English sense of “cool.” It’s got real edge and is seriously cool—downright stunning.

The makeup challenge on TikTok and the buzz on Billboard have been huge, and it keeps spreading more and more even now!

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DOPEBTS

[MV] BTS(방탄소년단) _ DOPE(쩔어)

BTS is a hip-hop group that has become indispensable when talking about today’s global music scene.

They have won numerous awards at the American Music Awards, one of the world’s largest music ceremonies.

Among their songs, DOPE stands out as a cool track with an exotic vibe.

Brilliant saxophone tones ring out alongside deep, heavy bass.

Their skillful rap delivers a passionate flow that deserves attention.

You’ll experience an aggressive sound with a borderless appeal.

How about giving this track—a superb crossover of electronica and hip-hop—a listen?

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Very Very VeryI.O.I

아이오아이 (I.O.I) – 너무너무너무 (Very Very Very) MV

I.O.I was a time-limited girl group that promoted from 2016 to 2017, formed by 11 finalists from the audition program PRODUCE 101, which featured trainees from various Korean agencies.

After the group’s activities ended, the members debuted under their respective agencies.

This song is one of their most popular, often ranked first or second, with a cute, addictive chorus that goes “Neomu neomu neomu.” “Neomu” means “very” and is a commonly used word.

The song gives the image of a girl cutely asking a boy who’s chasing after her to “say you like me more,” which suited the charming I.O.I perfectly.

WANNABEITZY

ITZY “WANNABE” M/V @ITZY

The title track from the album IT’z ME, released in 2020.

It’s a song about going your own way—saying it’s better to get hurt than to worry about reading the room.

People who don’t just go with the flow are so cool, aren’t they? I could kind of picture a party scene like in the music video, with people raising their glasses and dancing.

It feels so quintessentially ITZY—the strength to accept yourself looks incredibly cool.

And the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.

It’s seriously catchy!

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