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[List of New Korean Songs] Latest & Trending K-POP Roundup [May 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)
Born SavageNEW!PLAVE
Playv is a virtual idol group that debuted in March 2023 and has drawn attention for their self-produced work.
This piece was released as the title track of their April 2026 album, Caligo Pt.2.
It has garnered a huge response, surpassing 1.25 million copies in first-week sales.
Built on a raw guitar sound with a rock sensibility, the song embodies a firm resolve to carve out one’s own destiny.
Heavy beats and powerful vocals intertwine to create a dramatic surge of emotion, resulting in a hybrid, modern K-pop rock track.
The breathtaking performance, featuring a renowned choreographer, is another highlight.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to receive a powerful message or need a boost to fire themselves up!
REDREDNEW!CORTIS
CORTIS, the young creator crew that debuted under BIGHIT MUSIC and swept numerous rookie awards.
This is the pre-release lead single from their album “GREENGREEN,” unveiled in April 2026.
While grounded in the framework of K-pop, it unfolds a hybrid sound where electronic elements and hip-hop intertwine exquisitely.
The members took part in writing and composing, conveying a commitment to staying true to themselves.
In the music video, their natural, down-to-earth presence—depicting everyday life as it is, such as an old samgyeopsal joint—feels endearing.
A cool yet fiery track that’s perfect for moments when you want to fire yourself up!
RunawayNEW!RESCENE
Lysenne is a girl group gaining attention for their unique worldview built around the concept of scent and memory.
Following their EP “lip bomb,” released in November 2025, this is their first digital single, released in April 2026.
The song tells a story of breaking out of a confined world and moving forward by one’s own will.
Propulsive rhythms intertwine with dreamlike guitar sounds, delivering a dramatic progression that feels like moving from darkness into light.
While retaining the delicate atmosphere they’ve had so far, it brims with a stronger, forward-driving energy.
It gives you the feeling of escaping a maze to seek a new view, making it a recommended pop number for moments when you want to take a new step or boost your mood on a drive.
Hazy (Daisy)NEW!ifeye
If-I, a girls’ group that debuted in 2025 and has been drawing attention with story-driven concepts that turn imagination into reality.
This track, which shares its title with their 3rd EP “As if” released in April 2026, is a pop number that symbolizes the group’s new lineup.
The sound is striking, where energetic, fast-paced drum’n’bass beats intersect with sweet, softly spreading vocals.
The hazy thrill of the moment you fall in love and the sincere feelings sprouting straight ahead are likened to flowers, beautifully portraying the wavering emotions from a one-sided crush to just before a confession.
It’s a perfect song for those who want to savor the flutter of love’s beginning in the warm season of spring!
Stick With YouNEW!TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, a boy group that has captured the anxieties and growth of youth.
Here’s an introduction to the lead track from their 8th mini album, “7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns,” released in April 2026.
The song portrays the desperate feeling of not being able to let go of a relationship that’s nearing its end, pleading to stay just one more day.
Layering a driving beat with techno-leaning sounds, it becomes a heart-piercing electropop track.
Beyond romance, it also mirrors the tenacity of chasing one’s dreams—perfect for those moments when you feel like pausing at a turning point in life.
As the linchpin of a masterpiece that sold around 1.8 million copies in its first week, its addictive chorus is sure to captivate you.
VoyagerNEW!Xdinary Heroes
A rock number by Xdinary Heroes, a band that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2021.
It’s the title track of their 8th mini album, “DEAD AND,” released in April 2026.
True to its probe-inspired title, the song is an energetic piece that captures the resolve to keep moving forward on a journey with no return.
Expansive, synth-driven soundscapes blend with resonant choruses to deliver a stadium-rock scale.
All members participated in writing and composing, and their signature razor-sharp sense of speed is irresistible.
Recommended when you want to turn a sense of loss into driving force or when you’re taking on something new.
Ode to LoveNEW!NCT WISH
NCT WISH is a much-talked-about boy group launched through a collaboration between SM Entertainment and Japan’s avex.
Here’s the title track from their first full album, Ode to Love – The 1st Album, released in April 2026.
Its refreshing vibe and youthful colors will make your heart flutter.
Sampling elements from The Cranberries’ classic, the song carries a universal message of sincerity—spreading warmth into a cold world.
Built on a New UK Garage foundation, its dance-pop rhythm is light and pleasing, and the new hues it reveals as it progresses are a joy to hear.
A highly recommended track for anyone looking for approachable K-pop.