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[List of New Korean Songs] Latest & Trending K-POP Roundup [February 2026]
We’re featuring a packed selection of brand-new songs from Korea and K-pop!
Even if you usually keep up with the news, isn’t it tough to check every new release?
In this article, we mainly cover the latest tracks while also picking up Japan-related songs by idols and selections across genres.
It’s a list you can use when you want to get a broad view of new K-pop and Korean music.
When you listen to a variety of songs, you often discover, “Oh, this one’s great too!”
I hope readers have those kinds of fun encounters.
K-POP New Song Releases (1–10)
404 (New Era)NEW!KiiiKiii
KIKI, the buzzworthy group that debuted under Starship Entertainment in March 2025 and swiftly won the Rookie of the Year award at ASEA, returns with this lead track from their EP “Delulu Pack,” released in January 2026—an energetic dance tune driven by a house beat.
Arranged by LDN NOISE, known for producing numerous K-pop hits, the song delivers a powerful impact and addictive quality that heralds a new era.
Alongside the release, chic visuals in fashion magazines drew attention beyond the music itself.
You can feel their strong determination to carve out their own scene, making it perfect for moments when you want a boost of confidence or need to lift your mood.
Hyper Slide (Sung by KYEHOON, DONGHWA, MINJE, KEIJU)NEW!KickFlip
This is a unit track by KickFlip, the boy group that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2025.
It’s included on their digital single “From KickFlip, To WeFlip,” released in January 2026 to mark their first debut anniversary.
Featuring Kyuhun, Donghwa, Minjae, and Keju, the song delivers irresistible momentum over a drum and bass rhythm.
Using the moment of standing at the top of a skateboard ramp as a metaphor, it portrays the resolve to move forward with your teammates, pushing past hesitation.
The members themselves were involved in the production, and their true-to-life passion comes through directly.
Having also been performed at a fan concert, the track is packed with the exhilaration of their first anniversary milestone.
When you want to blow away your doubts, listening to it will give you a strong push forward.
CrownNEW!EXO
A hard-hitting dance-pop track woven from heavy beats and a majestic atmosphere.
Released in January 2026 as the lead song from their eighth full-length album, REVERXE.
EXO, trailblazers of the K-pop scene, are behind the release.
This time, member Lay rejoins, resulting in a powerful finish that hints at a new chapter for the group.
Centered on the motif of a “crown,” the lyrics dramatically convey a resolve to move forward, staking their own value and pride.
You’ll be drawn in by the overwhelming vocals and performance.
Recommended when you need the courage to face something, or when you want to fully immerse yourself in their grand world-building.
Experience this track that radiates the dignity of true kings.
Mono (Feat. skaiwater)NEW!i-dle
(G)I-DLE, who lead the K-pop scene with their distinctive musicality.
This is the digital single they released on January 27, 2026, after entering a new phase by changing their group name in 2025.
Featuring UK artist skaiwater, the track delivers a minimal, refined beat that feels effortlessly smooth.
In contrast to their previously glamorous style, it carries a deep theme of stepping away from prying eyes and noise to listen to one’s own essence.
It also drew attention as the opening move toward their 2026 world tour, “2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation].” It’s a song that will keep you company on quiet nights when you want to face yourself alone or reset your mind.
PinballNEW!RESCENE
Risenne is a girls’ group built on the concept of recalling scenes through scent.
Under THE MUZE ENTERTAINMENT, they perform Pinball, one of the double title tracks from their mini-album SCENEDROME released in August 2024, which was unveiled in a Japanese version in January 2026.
It likens the uncontrollable emotions at the start of love to a pinball game.
The Japanese lyrics were written by Nanako Ashida, and the supple R&B groove and dreamlike sound seem to beautifully capture a heart swaying with maidenly feelings.
While preserving the appeal of the original, this work makes the resonance of the words feel fresh.
If you listen to it when you’re in a sweet-and-sour mood, you’re sure to sink into a pleasant sense of immersion!
ConfettiNEW!MISAMO
MISAMO is a unit formed by TWICE’s Japanese members Mina, Sana, and Momo.
Released as an advance digital single in January 2026, this track serves as the lead song that heralds their first album, PLAY, coming in February.
Comparing life to an unscripted improv performance, it carries a lovely message: no matter what kind of day you’ve had, shower yourself with celebratory confetti in the end.
Its rhythmical lyrics, woven with both English and Japanese, and its uplifting sound feel like a strong push forward for anyone listening.
It’s also drawing attention through a collaboration with Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu” campaign.
Why not give it a listen when you want to blow away the blues or celebrate yourself after a hard day’s work?
GrenadeNEW!ONEUS
This track feels like an uncontrollable surge of energy bursting out the instant a grenade pin is pulled.
Released in January 2026 as the title track of the single album “Won (WON/Origin),” it marks a major turning point, facing their roots and making a fresh start.
Built on a heavy, weighty bass, the arrangement is stunning, as if pent-up emotions are unleashed all at once.
Members Hwanwoong and Keonhee took part in the lyrics, conveying a strong will to break the prescribed flow and choose their own path.
The performance, which expresses an explosion of emotion with the whole body, is another highlight—visually captivating as well! When you need to fire yourself up at a crucial moment, try listening to ONEUS’s music.