Guaranteed to hit repeat: Energetic K-pop songs that will lift your mood
Because K-pop has actively incorporated overseas music influences, it tends to feature intricate sounds and plenty of high-energy tracks.
In this article, we’ve selected songs that really let you get into the K-pop groove.
Alongside fast-paced numbers, we’re also introducing tracks with unique melodies and catchy hooks that you’ll find irresistibly addictive.
Including the atmosphere and worldbuilding conveyed by each song and artist, try discovering a variety of energetic tracks that match your taste!
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[Repeat-Worthy] Upbeat K-POP Tracks, Mood-Boosting Songs (111–120)
GrowlEXO
EXO is a K-pop group that’s also popular in China.
They specialize in dance-pop that incorporates R&B and hip-hop, and their high-level performances have earned them strong acclaim.
Among their works, one song that became especially popular is Growl.
It’s not explosively hyped like a BIGBANG track, but its R&B-infused sound will definitely lift your mood.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Eyes on youSEVENTEEN
A large-scale super performance group, SEVENTEEN’s new song released in October 2024.
It’s a funk-filled track built on a ’90s dance beat.
With a heartwarming theme that portrays friendship and mutual support among the members, the music video also depicts facing loneliness and hardships in everyday life.
The lyrics carry a message of “understanding and supporting one another,” sure to resonate with fans.
It’s a great listen when you’re feeling down—you’re sure to discover a new side of SEVENTEEN!
LALALISEVENTEEN
A track released by SEVENTEEN in April 2024, included on their best-of album “17 IS RIGHT HERE.” The lyrics, which celebrate the courage to challenge social norms and the freedom to be yourself, leave a strong impression.
Energetic beats and catchy phrases intertwine perfectly, giving you a boost just by listening.
The performance is also a highlight, full of charm that showcases each member’s individuality.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to value their true self.
This work is packed with a new side of SEVENTEEN and is sure to become an empowering anthem that gives you the strength to keep moving forward.
Feel the POPZEROBASEONE
Packed with cute, energetic charm! ZEROBASEONE’s track is a danceable number brimming with the fun of pop music.
Featured on their third mini-album “You Had Me at Hello,” released in May 2024, this song stands out with a message that blows away everyday stress and a catchy melody.
The phrase “POP” appears repeatedly, conveying the beat and a sense of exhilaration.
Perfect not only for fans of dance music but also for moments when you want to lift your mood.
This work is filled with the appeal of the nine-member boy group from Korea—be sure to give it a listen!
LemonadeDreamNote
DreamNote is a six-member female idol group formed in 2018.
Their track “Lemonade” is, quite literally, an irresistible number bursting with the fizzing energy of a carbonated lemon drink.
Its feel-good rhythm will have your body moving before you know it, and the group’s refreshing vocal delivery leaves a strong impression.
The catchy, signature rhythms and melody lines—hallmarks of classic K-pop—are also must-hear highlights.
And be sure to check out the music video, where you can enjoy their school-uniform costumes and vibrant hair colors.
PerADYA
A feel-good mid-tempo track with a resonant positive message.
It’s the debut song by ADYA, the first girl group to debut from Starting House Entertainment, led by Lim Young-woong, who has worked with PENTAGON and (G)I-DLE.
The contrast between the melody that builds excitement toward the chorus and the rap-style chorus is excellent and really lifts your mood! The lyrics, with “perfection” as the key motif, sing about living true to yourself.
Even with a confidence-centered concept, expressing it with a laid-back vibe like in “Per” is smart and cool.
Set The Toneaespa
A catchy number by the four-member South Korean girl group aespa.
It’s included on their first full-length album, Armageddon, released in May 2024.
The track is characterized by its unique sound that fuses hyperpop and EDM.
Set to a powerful beat, the lyrics leave an impression of breaking free from everyday stress.
It celebrates the importance of enjoying free self-expression, carrying a message that resonates with listeners.
Perfect for parties, drives, or any moment you want to make a little special.
Give it a listen and you might just discover a new side of yourself!