[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 (111–120)
FEELIN’ GOODn.SSign

Ensign is a multinational boy group born from the Japan–Korea joint audition “Youth Star.” In January 2025, they apparently took first place on a music show, and they specialize in bright, razor-sharp performances.
The title track released as Ensign’s third Japanese single in March 2026 is this one.
It’s a mid-tempo number characterized by a catchy melody, exuding a fresh atmosphere perfect for spring.
Depicting how everyday life becomes special through someone’s presence, the song was also selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “Ousama no Brunch” for March 2026, and it’s a track that gives you energy as you head into the warmer season.
Recommended for anyone who wants to be wrapped in a sunny, uplifting mood.
K-POP New Song Releases (121–130)
Early SpringChoi Yu Ree

Choi Yuri is a South Korean singer-songwriter who gently captures everyday emotions with her soft, warm-toned voice.
A highly skilled artist, she won the Grand Prize at the 29th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest and is also known for contributing to the OST of the drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Her work released in February 2026 is “Early Spring,” a piece that delicately portrays the threshold between winter and spring, carried by piano and string melodies.
She wrote and composed the song herself, crafting a ballad that expresses a heart swaying between anxiety and comfort.
This release comes about four months after her previous album, “머무름, 하나 (Stay, One).” It’s a song best enjoyed when your heart feels a little tired or during a quiet night alone—one that gently stays by your side and soothes a chilled heart.
Eternal LightJINSOL

JINSOL, formerly a member of APRIL and now active as a singer-songwriter—pronounced Jin-sol.
Building on the well-regarded vocal skills she showcased during her group days, she creates works that project her own emotions.
Her new song is Eternal Light, released in February 2026 as her 4th digital single, an R&B ballad that evokes the end of winter.
Centered on themes of an undying light and love, its strong, message-driven appeal comes from her direct involvement in writing and composing.
The gentle piano intertwined with her warm voice resonates with a vow to stay by your side even in the storm.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone late at night, recommended for those who enjoy calm ballads.
Home Sweet HomeJIWOO

Jiwoo, who makes a powerful impression in the co-ed group KARD, is finally launching her solo career! This track, released in February 2026 as the lead song from her long-awaited solo debut EP “(EX)IST,” marks the moment.
While she has captivated fans in the group with her powerful rap and dance, this time she forges new ground with a mid-tempo sound that fuses R&B and alternative pop.
The dense, nocturnal tension and her rich, resonant vocals echo in a way that gently embraces the listener.
She also took part in writing the lyrics, making this a work that strongly conveys her maturation as an artist.
You’ll be drawn into a world brimming with refined, adult allure—distinctly different from her usual high-octane performances.
CINEMAWOODZ

Singer-songwriter WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn), formerly of X1 formed through the audition program PRODUCE X 101.
Released in February 2026 as a pre-release track from his long-awaited full album Archive.
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It features a dramatic progression reminiscent of memories resurfacing in a movie theater, with an emotionally resonant pop-rock sound.
WOODZ himself wrote and composed the song, and when he performed it for the first time as an unreleased track at his solo concert in November 2025, it created a major buzz among fans.
This work offers an immersive experience, as if watching a single film.
Highly recommended for when you’re feeling sentimental or want to lose yourself in a story.
UFO (ATTENT!ON)SAY MY NAME

Produced by Jaejoong, a former member of TVXQ, SAY MY NAME is a multinational girl group featuring Hitomi.
This is the title track from their 3rd EP, “&Our Vibe,” released in December 2025.
likening themselves to mysterious unidentified flying objects, the song showcases a unique charm that defies categorization.
The members participated in writing the lyrics, delivering a confident message that captivates all eyes.
In January 2026, they won their first-ever No.
1 on Music Bank since debut, becoming a major talking point.
With its party-like, exhilarating sound, this track will lift your spirits and give you a boost when you want to shine with your own individuality.
SSS (Sending Secret Signals) (feat. HYDE)TOMORROW X TOGE….

It’s a track that draws you in with a thrilling progression and subtle signals reminiscent of a scene from a spy movie.
Released for streaming in January 2026, this work reimagines a song from the October 2025 album “Starkissed” with a fresh interpretation.
Hyde, a leading figure in Japan’s rock scene, was involved in the production and also participates as a vocalist this time.
The refreshing vocals of TOMORROW X TOGETHER intertwine with Hyde’s sultry voice, brilliantly portraying a sweet yet dangerous game of cat and mouse.
The fusion of rock-born heft and pop appeal beckons listeners into a secretive world.
Why not give it a listen when you’re craving a spark in your day or settling into a dramatic mood at night?



