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 Greatest Songs & Best Hits Collection [Latest & Classic Popular Songs + Editor’s Select] (481–490)
Still YoursParc Jae Jung
Park Jae-jung, who became a breakout star in South Korea after the 2023 smash hit “Let’s Say Goodbye,” released this pre-enlistment single on May 9, 2024.
It portrays the feelings of regret that well up even while living happily after a breakup.
The music video features Jae-jung himself and Loossemble’s Hyunjin, enhancing the song’s poignant atmosphere.
This love ballad draws you in with the contrast between the mellow verses, colored by his calm, sweet low register, and a chorus where the emotions burst forth.
I Remember (yours)Paul Kim
This is a song that truly sinks in, with Paul Kim’s voice gently wrapping around a mellow melody.
The Korean singer-songwriter released it in January 2025.
The lyrics weave themes of past love and memories of those we’ve lost, filled with bittersweet longing and nostalgia.
It delicately portrays self-sacrificial love for a former partner and the wish for their happiness, resonating deeply with listeners.
The music video is also out, letting you immerse yourself even more in the song’s world.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling lonely or craving a gentle voice in your ear.
For a WhileSHAUN
Artist Shaun, known for “Way Back Home,” which went viral on TikTok and elsewhere.
As he began focusing more on activities in Japan in 2024, this new track was created as an original song dedicated to his Japanese fans.
It’s a youth anthem that makes you feel like both failures and successes—everything tough and everything fun—are all part of what makes us shine.
With highly relatable, wonderful lyrics, it’s quintessentially Shaun, culminating in a beautifully emotional atmosphere.
MiracleSUPER JUNIOR
A bright, breezy melody that fuses bubblegum pop with dance music, this track from SUPER JUNIOR’s debut album “SuperJunior05” will get your heart racing.
A powerhouse presence in the Korean music scene, they released this youthful pop number in December 2005.
Its energetic rhythm and approachable choreography captivated many fans, sparking major buzz abroad as well, including reaching No.
1 on Thailand’s Channel V chart.
With lyrics themed around a miraculous encounter and love, the song delivers warm hope to listeners.
It’s the perfect pick when you want to charge up with positive energy or lift your spirits.
Go for a Walk(산책)Sung Si Kyung(성시경)
A singer who commands overwhelming support for ballads, Sung Si-kyung released this heartrending love ballad in June 2024.
It came out as a remake track for producer Shim Hyun-bo’s 25th-anniversary project, “About Love.” Originally sung from a woman’s perspective by Park Ki-young, this version shifts to a man’s point of view, suffusing the song with deep emotion.
It evokes memories and scenes with someone dear to you, from ordinary days to moments of drifting apart.
Be sure to pay attention to the music video as well, whose visual storytelling conveys a sense of connection even amid heartbreak.
Come backSuzy
A gem of a ballad that meticulously portrays the longing to be reunited with a loved one.
Released in February 2025 as her new work, the accomplished Korean artist Bae Suzy marks her return to the music scene after about two years.
With its delicate and graceful vocals, this piece beautifully expresses both yearning and loneliness, resonating deeply with listeners.
She is also set to star in the highly anticipated Netflix original drama “Everything Will Come True,” and this song offers a glimpse of a new side to Suzy, who thrives across multiple fields.
A warm track that accompanies quiet nights spent thinking of someone dear.
Shoong! (feat. LISA of BLACKPINK)TAEYANG
A mid-tempo track by BIGBANG’s Taeyang—an artist who’s hugely influential for performers—featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa.
It’s a true charisma-filled collaboration! Alongside its dance-forward, wild allure, the R&B, Western-style flavor feels sleek.
It’s a love song that portrays being head over heels for someone.
The Lamborghini reference conveys an intensity of feeling.
The sweet, airy vocals are pleasant, wrapping the song in a mature mood while keeping it energetic.