Hit songs that colored Korea's 1990s: Kayo (K-pop) pop music.
These days, K-pop has become beloved worldwide.
In today’s Reiwa-era Korea, J-pop—nostalgic yet refreshingly new—is starting to catch on, and songs that incorporate retro flavors are gaining popularity.
Korea’s 90s tracks are packed with the charms of mainstream pop that also seem connected to Japanese music!
Some of you may have discovered certain songs through covers by K-pop artists.
From emotionally rich ballads to irresistibly catchy tunes that still resonate today—there are so many wonderful classics.
Be sure to check them out!
Playlist
| Hit songs that colored Korea's 1990s: Kayo (K-pop) pop music. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | 난 알아요(I Know)서태지와 아이들(Seotaiji and Boys) | play_arrow | A South Korean ... who was active from 1992 to 1996 |
| 2east | ExcusesKimu Gonmo | play_arrow | Nowadays, he is considered a national artist of South Korea, but... |
| 3east | HopeH.O.T | play_arrow | As part of the first generation of Korean idols, many K... |
| 4east | Love Is…TURBO | play_arrow | A Korean three-member idol group that was hugely active in the 1990s… |
| 5east | Run to youDJ DOC | play_arrow | A Korean hip-... who drew attention from heads in Japan |
| 6east | 어젯밤 이야기소방차(Sobangcha) | play_arrow | Sobangcha, a music group that represents South Korea... |
| 7east | 달의 몰락kimuhyonchoru (kimu hyonchoru) | play_arrow | Kim, a singer-songwriter from South Korea, ... |
| 8east | Reflection of You in Your SmileShin Sunghun (Shin Sunhun) | play_arrow | A leading representative of Korea that has continued to gain popularity over many years… |
| 9east | Don’t Leave MeJ.Y. Park | play_arrow | Known by the name J.Y. Park or JYP… |
| 10east | 불멸의 사랑chosongmo (cho-sonmo) | play_arrow | The Korean sin… who is nicknamed the Prince of Ballads |
| 11east | pure-hearted코요태(Koyote) | play_arrow | A three-member co-ed vocal group, Koyo... |
| 12east | Poisonomu jonfa | play_arrow | Nicknamed the Madonna of Korea and the queen of the Korean music scene… |
| 13east | Dreams Come TrueS.E.S | play_arrow | A female idol who gained popularity in the 1990s... |
| 14east | 달팽이Panic | play_arrow | From modern rock to alternative and techno... |
| 15east | 난 행복해Isora (I Sora) | play_arrow | Lee Sora's emotional and sophisticated songs |


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