[List of New Korean Songs] Latest & Trending K-POP Roundup [April 2026]

Fade AwayYANG YOSEOP

[MV] 양요섭(YANG YOSEOP) – 옅어져 가 (Fade Away)

Since his 2009 debut, Yang Yoseop, the main vocalist of HIGHLIGHT who has led the K-POP scene, has also earned high acclaim as a musical actor.

On February 9, 2026, he released “Fade Away” as the title track of his 3rd mini album, Unloved Echo.

Written by Yoseop himself, the song captures lingering afterimages that remain in the heart after love ends, and a poignant yearning for memories that are fading away.

It’s a pop ballad where a quiet piano melody intertwines with delicate breaths and a steady, resonant vocal, drawing you in with its expressive power.

Immediately after release, it climbed to the top ranks on charts such as Melon and became a hot topic.

When you want to dwell in the afterglow of a farewell, why not listen to it alone on a quiet night?

사랑이었는데LATENCY

LATENCY (레이턴시) “사랑이었는데” LIVE CLIP

Latency is a project girl band that brings together experienced members like Hyunjin from Loossemble and Jiwon from cignature.

This work is their debut single, released in January 2026.

True to their band name, it’s a pop-rock track infused with the will to start running again, trusting that the sound will surely reach its destination even if it takes a little time.

The lyrics feel like embracing time gone by as beautiful memories, and the liberating band sound is deeply moving.

The members themselves took part in writing the lyrics, and their commitment to connecting past and future in their own words is wonderful.

The passionate performance scenes shown in their live clip have also been getting attention.

It’s a song I’d recommend when you want to make a fresh start or sink into an emotional mood at night.

LOVEPOCALYPSEZEROBASEONE

ZEROBASEONE (제로베이스원) ‘LOVEPOCALYPSE’ MV

ZEROBASEONE is a nine-member boy group born from the audition show BOYS PLANET.

Since their debut in 2023, they’ve been active globally, and this track was included as the title song of their special limited album RE-FLOW, released in February 2026.

It’s a dance tune that fuses the contrasting themes of love and the end times, conveying a strong resolve to choose love even at the world’s end.

The driving beat and unforgettable chorus hook are sure to seize listeners’ hearts and never let go! It also serves as the closing piece of a three-track project, whose dramatic development is bound to set your heart ablaze.

Recommended for moments when you want to get fired up or sink into a deep sense of immersion.

Hazard Course (feat. mei ehara)Noridogam

Hazard Course

Noridogam is the solo project of Kim Chunchoo, who is active as the guitarist and vocalist of the Korean band Silica Gel.

Known for his introspective and experimental sound, he released “Hazard Course (feat.

mei ehara)” in January 2026.

Featuring Japanese singer-songwriter mei ehara, the track showcases an English call-and-response that the two crafted together, creating a warm resonance that transcends borders.

Its rhythmic performance—fusing rock dynamism with a playful pop spirit—will have your body swaying before you know it.

The song is also drawing attention as a lead single from the second album, Truthbuster.

Put it on as background music for a drive or a walk, and your everyday scenery might look a little different.

Be sure to savor its comfortable groove.

VISAYOUNG POSSE

영파씨 (YOUNG POSSE) ‘VISA’ MV

Young Posy, active as a joint project between DSP Media and BEATS Entertainment.

The title track of their digital single “VISA / Pilot3,” released in January 2026, is a fast-paced number themed around passports and flights.

It’s reassuring that the members themselves took part in writing and composing, reflecting the feelings they gained from performing on stages around the world.

The aggressive, addictive beat known as “rage” gives the impression that their hip-hop style has evolved into something even trendier.

Just listening sends a jolt like an electric shock.

It’s guaranteed to give you a push when you want to break through the status quo and leap into somewhere new, or when you need to crank your energy up in an instant!

Not Like a MovieH1-KEY

H1-KEY(하이키) ‘세상은 영화 같지 않더라’ Official M/V

H1-KEY is a girl group that debuted in January 2022 and has steadily grown their support with relatable songs.

This is the digital single they released in January 2026 to mark their 4th anniversary.

While it portrays the reality that life doesn’t unfold as conveniently as a movie, it sings of the warm hopes and positive resolve found in everyday life.

Written and composed by SIU, the lyrics and melody blend seamlessly in a way that resonates deeply.

Released about seven months after their previous EP, “Lovestruck,” this track serves as an important bridge to their next musical chapter.

Even without a movie-like happy ending, it feels like a work that gently nudges you forward when you want to affirm your own path.

WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)1VERSE

1VERSE 유니버스 WABIF (‘Wide Awake before I Fall’) Official Visualizer

There are times when the stance of “singing our own story” really strikes a chord.

OneVerse brings together members from different cultural backgrounds, including a member who escaped from North Korea.

Their song “WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)” is a digital single released in January 2026.

It portrays the feeling of a sleepless night where the world seems to crack apart, and the will to rise from there.

The track’s so-called “sexy drill” low-end and whisper-like vocals resonate with each other and draw you in.

Members Kenny and Nathan took part in the production, lending an introspective depth that feels like a new chapter in the narrative that has continued since their 2025 debut.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in the stillness of midnight or face yourself.