[List of New Korean Songs] Latest & Trending K-POP Roundup [April 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.
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K-POP New Song Releases (91–100)
Sunday MorningILLIT
ILLIT is a girl group formed through the audition show “R U Next?” that captivates fans with their overflowing charm.
This is their second digital single released in Japan in January 2026.
It has been chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “The Princess’s ‘Torture’ Time,” with Japanese singer-songwriter Mega Shinnosuke participating in the songwriting.
This work portrays a blend of Sunday-morning freshness and the bittersweet feelings of being in love.
Its lively J-pop rock style, anchored by band-driven sounds, feels like a gentle push on the listener’s back.
The video featuring a magical restaurant is also cute.
Recommended for those who want to start their mornings on a bright note.
ConfettiMISAMO
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?
CODEEVERGLOW
EVERGLOW is an idol group drawing attention with a performance-first concept, known for overwhelming stages that showcase their stunning visuals.
This is the title track from their mini-album “CODE,” released in March 2026, depicting near-futuristic themes such as awakening and connection.
Its industrial electronic sounds are addictive, evoking a strong mode reminiscent of their earlier signature song “Adios.” It’s also recommended for times when you want to steel your determination or motivate yourself.
Shut UpAtHeart
A track that marks the beginning of a new chapter for Etheart, the multinational girl group that debuted under TITAN CONTENT in August 2025.
Released in February 2026, this work is a pop R&B piece that arrived about six months after their debut album, “Plot Twist.” The sound is irresistibly pleasing, merging the bounce of retro funk with smooth finesse.
You can really feel the confidence and playfulness that leads the situation through actions rather than words.
You’ll be steadily drawn into its cool, urban groove.
It’s a song that, in a short span, mysteriously steals your heart all at once.
If you want a boost of confidence or love light, catchy tracks, definitely give it a listen.
TIC TIC (feat. Pabllo Vitter)NMIXX
NMIXX, a group under JYP Entertainment that delivers their own unique music, teams up on this track with Brazilian pop star Pabllo Vittar.
It’s their second collaboration following the previous year, released in February 2026.
Built on a drift-funk foundation, the dynamic sound perfectly matches the song’s world.
The exhilarating blend of multiple languages racing through the track is a thrill! True to its theme evoking clock hands and heartbeats, the lyrics depict a determination to live in the now, giving you a push to take that first step.
Alongside NMIXX’s hallmark vocal prowess, a new, powerful edge really shines.
It’s dance music that sketches a festive space—highly recommended when you want to lift your mood.
Irresistibly captivating and cool, this is a standout release to watch!
Busy BoyRESCENE
A lively pop tune by the girl group Liscennes, who debuted in March 2024 with the concept of evoking memories through fragrance.
Released as a single in February 2026, it features striking lyrics that portray the tangled, complex feelings of shrinking within a relationship the more your love grows.
Its compact 2-minute-and-30-second length and repeating hook feel great and lift your mood! Another highlight is the buoyant, dance-pop melody produced by Doko, making it a perfect recommendation for an outing soundtrack.
RobotLee Young Ji
Lee Young-ji, a powerhouse rapper who won a survival show, is back with this dance-pop number following her album “16 Fantasy,” released in February 2026.
She likens the loss of emotional control that comes with falling in love to an awkwardly moving machine—it’s got that full-on attack vibe! Over a rhythmic track, she conveys honest, down-to-earth feelings.
The vibe is super stylish, and beyond her cool rap, her cute vocal work is also captivating.
If you find yourself clumsy in front of someone you like, this will resonate with that frustrating feeling.
The fairy-tale-like music video featuring IVE’s An Yujin is also a treat—be sure to watch it together with the song.