[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.
Playlist
| K-pop new song release | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Born SavagePLAVE |  play_arrow | Playv's new rock song |
| 2east | REDREDCORTIS |  play_arrow | Cortis’s new song: a fusion of electronic sounds and hip-hop |
| 3east | RunawayRESCENE |  play_arrow | Lisenne's new song, heading toward the light after escaping the maze |
| 4east | Hazy (Daisy)ifeye |  play_arrow | Ifai's new song expresses the beginning of love. |
| 5east | Stick With YouTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | Introduction of TXT's new song |
| 6east | VoyagerXdinary Heroes |  play_arrow | A rock song by Xdinary Heroes |
| 7east | Behind The ShineRIIZE |  play_arrow | Rise delivers ethereal vocals on a drama OST |
| 8east | Ode to LoveNCT WISH |  play_arrow | An article introducing NCT WISH’s new song |
| 9east | BacktalkEVNNE |  play_arrow | Determination to carve out our own path with Even's new song |
| 10east | We on Fire&TEAM |  play_arrow | Entyem 3rd EP title track dance pop |
| 11east | Cherry BlossomHITGS |  play_arrow | Hit G's spring youth pop song |
| 12east | 15th SeasonA Pink |  play_arrow | Apink 15th Anniversary Fan Song |
| 13east | NAIL (feat.Lolo Zouaï)Yves |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Eve and Lolo Zouaï |
| 14east | Be with UKim Min-seok |  play_arrow | Kim Minseok’s ballad song |
| 15east | Nothing Between UsMonday Kiz |  play_arrow | Monday Kiz’s heartbreak ballad, expressing quiet resignation |
| 16east | mono thinking.NIve |  play_arrow | Nieve’s tranquil R&B track |
| 17east | Rock Solid (Feat. Anderson .Paak)TAEYONG |  play_arrow | Taeyeon and Anderson .Paak’s hip-hop |
| 18east | Green MangojisokuryClub |  play_arrow | Expressing Jisok's blue love with a fishing pop. |
| 19east | 해 떴네DONGHAE |  play_arrow | Donghae’s ambitious dance that opens a new frontier |
| 20east | Good EnoughLEE JIHOON |  play_arrow | Lee Ji-hoon's healing ballad |
| 21east | 나를 찾지마Angel Noise |  play_arrow | Angel Noise's self-healing theme single |
| 22east | StrongerDNA |  play_arrow | An anthem cheering you on to overcome DNA hardships |
| 23east | On Your Side5TION |  play_arrow | Ocean’s new song, a dance-pop track with sentimental vocals |
| 24east | No DoubtBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | Country pop of the boy next door |
| 25east | UNICALOVEONE |  play_arrow | A dance-pop track by Love One with a self-affirmation theme |
| 26east | Everyone Knows But.. YouKim Siwon |  play_arrow | R&B that portrays Kim Si-won’s mismatched view of romance |
| 27east | HooliganBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s new song is a powerful, hip-hop-style track |
| 28east | We UpALL’N |  play_arrow | All-in, a fusion track of violin and rap |
| 29east | I’m Spring, You Are FlowerBUMJIN |  play_arrow | A gentle pop ballad like a spring breeze |
| 30east | SSS (She’s Sweet & Sour)DXMON |  play_arrow | Daimon’s new song, a bittersweet love song |
| 31east | The Symphony of FxxkboysWhee In |  play_arrow | Regaining myself with Fiin’s new song |
| 32east | Who is sheKISS OF LIFE |  play_arrow | A pop number that charges ahead at its own pace |
| 33east | BittersweetBaby DONT Cry |  play_arrow | Baby DONT Cry's new song turned out with a high level of completion |
| 34east | What’s a girl to doDAYOUNG |  play_arrow | Dayeon’s solo single love song |
| 35east | we don’t go to bed tonightYOUNG POSSE |  play_arrow | Young Passy's new song is a night-out theme with a hyperpop fusion |
| 36east | Joy, Sorrow, A Beautiful HeartAKMU (Akdong Musician) |  play_arrow | Akmu’s new song, gentle with piano and live instruments |
| 37east | Good Day (Feat.박재범, 1iL)DONGHAE |  play_arrow | Donghae delivers a positive message with his new song |
| 38east | KILLA (Face the other me)’Kep1er |  play_arrow | Kep1er’s new song shifts to a darker concept |
| 39east | Biggest FanIRENE |  play_arrow | Eileen’s solo pop dance song |
| 40east | What I WantS2iT |  play_arrow | A bright pop dance song by Estuit |
| 41east | YOU LIKE IT I LOVE ITTWS, 24kGoldn |  play_arrow | A collaboration song between TWS and Twenty4K Golden |
| 42east | TAXIKINO |  play_arrow | Kino’s upbeat dance-pop song |
| 43east | Feel It TooMin Jiwoon |  play_arrow | Min Ji-woon’s mature R&B song |
| 44east | Body to BodyBTS |  play_arrow | A celebratory dance-pop reunion of BTS after four years |
| 45east | 내가 죽으려고 생각한 것은MAKTUB |  play_arrow | Maktub covers a Mika Nakashima song |
| 46east | healMONSTAX |  play_arrow | MONSTA X's new album |
| 47east | 흥흥흥 (feat. SOLE)PLAVE |  play_arrow | Playboi's new song was released as a pre-release track from the album. |
| 48east | BackseatSOMIN |  play_arrow | The powerful anthem from Jeon Somin’s debut solo EP, “UNVEIL” |
| 49east | GAME OVER ?HANRORO |  play_arrow | Indie rock that portrays Hanlolo's love and hate |
| 50east | Eye-poppinKickFlip |  play_arrow | An exhilarating punk song for kickflips |
| 51east | Here I AmPARK JI WON |  play_arrow | Park Ji-won's drama OST lyrical ballad |
| 52east | SWIMBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s new song is making a comeback |
| 53east | 2.0BTS |  play_arrow | A powerful hip-hop track that symbolizes BTS’s new chapter |
| 54east | SLIPSHOTDIGNITY |  play_arrow | Dignity’s new song: a fierce dance-pop track |
| 55east | WANNAJANG HANEUM |  play_arrow | A song that depicts Jang Hanum’s strong will toward his dream |
| 56east | ICE (VVS)P1Harmony |  play_arrow | P1Harmony's new hip-hop song |
| 57east | Cola ComigoZELO |  play_arrow | Zero’s new song speaks of a fresh start after military service |
| 58east | OdysseyHa Hyun Sang |  play_arrow | A song brimming with a sense of liberation heading toward new scenery |
| 59east | BEST ONEKEYVITUP |  play_arrow | Introduction of Kibit Up's new song |
| 60east | AEPark Hyo Shin |  play_arrow | Park Hyo-shin’s long-awaited comeback song |
| 61east | Butterfly DoorsAtHeart |  play_arrow | AtHeart’s new song, a polished pop R&B |
| 62east | DESPERADOT.O.P |  play_arrow | Top’s solo comeback album |
| 63east | UNIQUEP1Harmony |  play_arrow | A dance track of P1Harmony’s bond and confidence |
| 64east | To. My First LoveH1-KEY |  play_arrow | A high-key first-love theme song with a springlike feel |
| 65east | BANG BANGive |  play_arrow | IVE's new song BANG BANG to be released in February 2026 |
| 66east | Catch CatchYENA |  play_arrow | Expressing Yena’s romantic mind games in a pop style |
| 67east | BLACKHOLEive |  play_arrow | Ive’s new song has the theme of extinction and birth |
| 68east | Ice CreamYuna |  play_arrow | Yuna’s solo debut song Ice Cream |
| 69east | 물 (Feat. 카더가든)ASH ISLAND |  play_arrow | Stirring emotions with an emotional rap |
| 70east | 사랑병동Wonpil |  play_arrow | Wonpil’s solo song portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 71east | One Man ArmyBIG OCEAN |  play_arrow | Sign language dance number of Big Ocean |
| 72east | TwentyKickFlip |  play_arrow | KickFlip’s new song “Twenty” is a track that expresses the transition from the teenage years to the twenties. |
| 73east | KarmaYounha |  play_arrow | Younha remakes a song by Dareharu |
| 74east | HertzMoon Byul |  play_arrow | Moonbyul’s exhilarating, fast-paced title track |
| 75east | TIC TIC (feat. Pabllo Vittar)NMIXX |  play_arrow | NMIXX features on a track with Pabllo Vittar, characterized by Latin elements |
| 76east | I DON’T BARGAINALLDAY PROJECT |  play_arrow | ALLDAY PROJECT expresses confidence through a game collaboration track |
| 77east | Vanilla DaysLNGSHOT |  play_arrow | LNGSHOT captures the refreshing feel of spring and summer |
| 78east | HOPE (WE GOT THIS!)STRITZ |  play_arrow | A project to turn ordinary people into idols |
| 79east | STAYStray Kids |  play_arrow | A ballad for Stray Kids fans |
| 80east | MOVEURBODYHYO |  play_arrow | HYO releases a Brazilian funk fusion track |
| 81east | TOUGH LOVEONEW |  play_arrow | Onew's first composed song, TOUGH LOVE |
| 82east | We TogetherBTOB |  play_arrow | BTOB 14th debut anniversary song |
| 83east | Baby, HoneyHoshi |  play_arrow | Hoshi’s romantic new R&B song |
| 84east | Love Comes SlowlySF9 |  play_arrow | A ballad by SF9 expressing love for their fans |
| 85east | Tug of WarV01D |  play_arrow | Boyd’s new song is a rock track that depicts romantic feelings |
| 86east | All I Needidntt |  play_arrow | Identity's new song is refreshing. |
| 87east | X roomXdinary Heroes |  play_arrow | Xdinary Heroes' ballad song is making waves |
| 88east | RUDE!Hearts2Hearts |  play_arrow | New song by Hearts to Hearts. House beat, cute rebellious spirit |
| 89east | Nice to see you again (Korean Ver.)TWS |  play_arrow | TWS sings of a reunion at the end of winter |
| 90east | Sunday MorningILLIT |  play_arrow | A girl group formed on an audition program |
| 91east | Free FallingKANGMIN |  play_arrow | Kangmin’s first solo track, a sophisticated R&B pop |
| 92east | GOBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | A bold dance number celebrating BLACKPINK’s victory |
| 93east | ConfettiMISAMO |  play_arrow | MISAMO's new song is a cheer anthem that likens life to improvisational theater |
| 94east | Busy BoyRESCENE |  play_arrow | A pop tune that depicts Licenne’s complex romantic feelings |
| 95east | So Sweet (0522)AB6IX |  play_arrow | ABSIX's new love song |
| 96east | Seasonal CrimeYounha |  play_arrow | Younha’s remake track, a ballad brimming with translucence |
| 97east | Same SkyNCT WISH |  play_arrow | Introduction to NCT Wish’s new song |
| 98east | Shut UpAtHeart |  play_arrow | Et Heart’s new pop R&B release |
| 99east | CODEEVERGLOW |  play_arrow | EVERGLOW new song Awakening theme |
| 100east | I StayKepler |  play_arrow | Kepler’s powerful new song |
| 101east | RobotLee Young Ji |  play_arrow | Dance-pop that expresses romantic feelings through mechanical movements |
| 102east | TIC TIC (feat. Pabllo Vitter)NMIXX |  play_arrow | A new song collaborated on by NMIXX and Pablo |
| 103east | SANEONE PACT |  play_arrow | A rough-and-tumble, hard-hitting dance number |
| 104east | moonboyJVKE & JEON SOMI |  play_arrow | A romantic pop song featuring JVKE and Jeon Somi |
| 105east | Tiny LightSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | Seventeen New Song: Song of Hope |
| 106east | Human ExtinctionWOODZ |  play_arrow | Woods’s new song expresses the light and shadow of humanity |
| 107east | Odd (GAEUL Solo)ive |  play_arrow | Gaul’s solo song, making a virtue of imperfection |
| 108east | Bloom hourWJSN |  play_arrow | With gratitude for WJSN's 10th-anniversary commemorative song |
| 109east | Mute is OffIN SEONG |  play_arrow | SF9 Inseong’s powerful self-composed solo song |
| 110east | 404 (New Era)KiiiKiii |  play_arrow | Kiki breaks new ground in dance scenes with her new song |
| 111east | Just Like a Dreamdodree |  play_arrow | Dodori's new work fusing K-POP and traditional music |
| 112east | MWUAHSTAYC |  play_arrow | A song where STAYC delivers cute love |
| 113east | BUZZIN (feat. Coogie & GRAY)B.I |  play_arrow | Introducing hype hip-hop tracks |
| 114east | INVINCIBLECHASER |  play_arrow | Chaser’s aggressive new song |
| 115east | TICK TOCK (Feat. ZICO) (Prod. by ZICO, Crush)HAON, Nosun, Raf Sandou, Marv & Jung Junhyuk |  play_arrow | A collaborative track by participants of a hip-hop program |
| 116east | AMMO (feat. YRD Leo)NOWZ |  play_arrow | Get pumped with Nas’s powerful hip-hop |
| 117east | FEELIN’ GOODn.SSign |  play_arrow | Ensign Japan 3rd single new spring song |
| 118east | SSS (Sending Secret Signals) (feat. HYDE)TOMORROW X TOGE…. |  play_arrow | A spy-movie-like thrill and a collaboration track with Hyde |
| 119east | Mono (Feat. skaiwater)i-dle |  play_arrow | A new song after the group’s renaming, exploring our true selves |
| 120east | I’m AliveTUNEXX |  play_arrow | Chunex’s new song gives courage and hope |
| 121east | Hyper Slide (Sung by KYEHOON, DONGHWA, MINJE, KEIJU)KickFlip |  play_arrow | Kickflip 1st Anniversary Debut Song |
| 122east | UFO (ATTENT!ON)SAY MY NAME |  play_arrow | The song by SAY MY NAME produced by Jaejoong |
| 123east | Mention MeCORTIS |  play_arrow | CORTIS's trap-tuned movie theme song |
| 124east | Early SpringChoi Yu Ree |  play_arrow | A ballad depicting the seasonal transition from winter to spring by Choi Yuri |
| 125east | ROOMBADOOMBADAILY:DIRECTION |  play_arrow | Daily: Introduction to Direction’s debut song |
| 126east | Eternal LightJINSOL |  play_arrow | An article introducing JINSOL’s new song, Eternal Light |
| 127east | Home Sweet HomeJIWOO |  play_arrow | KARD’s Jiwoo makes her solo debut, releasing an R&B fusion track |
| 128east | Over ItKim Sung Kyu |  play_arrow | Kim Sung-kyu’s new song, alternative rock |
| 129east | FlawlessMINHO |  play_arrow | Minho’s new song that expresses the beauty of imperfection |
| 130east | SunkissedMINHO |  play_arrow | My heart is healed by Minho's warm new song. |
| 131east | BOTH SIDESNCT JNJM |  play_arrow | Genogemin’s new song expresses duality |
| 132east | DiarySHAUN |  play_arrow | SHAUN’s new song “Diary” is warm, guitar-driven rock |
| 133east | CINEMAWOODZ |  play_arrow | Woods’s new song, a cinematic drama that resonates with the heart |
| 134east | Dazzle FlashX:IN |  play_arrow | X:IN's experimental new song is attracting attention |
| 135east | Love LanguageKim Min-seok |  play_arrow | Kim Minseok's rock love song |
| 136east | Super ObviousMADEIN |  play_arrow | In Madein’s new song, depicting the pain of heartbreak and moving forward |
| 137east | RoughSWAN |  play_arrow | I remember the winter love song from the movie starring Swan |
| 138east | DaydreamWENDY |  play_arrow | Introducing Wendy’s new song “Daydream” |
| 139east | Kart RacerTRENDZ |  play_arrow | TRENDZ’s exhilarating new song full of speed |
| 140east | IDENTITYTōhōshinki |  play_arrow | TVXQ 20th Anniversary Commemorative Ballad |
| 141east | cloud palaceBilllie |  play_arrow | Billy’s Dream and Reality: The Final Chapter |
| 142east | white springmomoland |  play_arrow | MOMOLAND’s new spring-awaiting ballad |
| 143east | PinballRESCENE |  play_arrow | Rizenne’s Japanese Edition Pinball |
| 144east | My Spring, My Light, My BreathALL(H)OURS |  play_arrow | A warm ballad by All Hours |
| 145east | AdrenalineATEEZ |  play_arrow | ATEEZ’s passionate message song |
| 146east | Save meCHUNGHA |  play_arrow | Chung Ha’s new song with a self-salvation theme |
| 147east | Never Meant to BeGIRIBOY, Heize |  play_arrow | An R&B piece depicting the sorrow of lovers torn apart by fate |
| 148east | All of YouRIIZE |  play_arrow | Rise’s Japan-original song love song |
| 149east | Good BoyTHE SSYDROME |  play_arrow | Introduction to THE SSYNDROME’s new song “Good Boy” |
| 150east | Seasonal CrimeYounha |  play_arrow | A poignant cover song by Younha |
| 151east | BRUISE8TURN |  play_arrow | 8TURN’s rock-style K-pop is hot |
| 152east | growing painsMONSTAX |  play_arrow | MONSTA X's new song affirms growing pains |
| 153east | Come True (feat. Shin Onyu of Shin In Ryu)POW |  play_arrow | POW’s new track that samples m-flo’s classic hit |
| 154east | ROCK THE NATIONWHIB |  play_arrow | Fibu's energetic debut song |
| 155east | Fade AwayYANG YOSEOP |  play_arrow | Yang Yoseop's new song "Fade Away" is making headlines |
| 156east | LOVEPOCALYPSEZEROBASEONE |  play_arrow | Introduction to ZEROBASEONE’s new song |
| 157east | Hazard Course (feat. mei ehara)Noridogam |  play_arrow | Noridogam's new song carries warmth that transcends borders |
| 158east | VISAYOUNG POSSE |  play_arrow | Young Posh's exhilarating new song |
| 159east | WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)1VERSE |  play_arrow | Intercultural members sing their own stories |
| 160east | A Minute, A SecondAB6IX |  play_arrow | A new song by AB6IX filled with gratitude and promises |
| 161east | PASSAxMxP |  play_arrow | FNC’s boy band AMP releases a fight song |
| 162east | PEACEChRocktikal |  play_arrow | Clocktical's debut song |
| 163east | CrownEXO |  play_arrow | EXO’s new song, a powerful dance-pop track themed around a crown |
| 164east | Sorry for CryingROCOBERRY |  play_arrow | Rocoberry’s earnest new ballad |
| 165east | CALL ME BACKTNX |  play_arrow | TNX’s new song: band sound and delicate emotions |
| 166east | ROSESZEROBASEONE |  play_arrow | A song themed around ZEROBASEONE’s rose |
| 167east | Funky like me (Feat. PEAK & PITCH)n.SSign |  play_arrow | Ensign’s new song is a funky track |
| 168east | FREAK ALARMALPHA DRIVE ONE |  play_arrow | ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s 1st album |
| 169east | Love Me MoreA Pink |  play_arrow | Apink’s 15th-anniversary album “RE : LOVE” is moving. |
| 170east | 소란스런 이별BADA |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad song by K-pop star Bada |
| 171east | XO, My CyberloveCHUU |  play_arrow | Digital romance, a dreamlike pop painted with retro music |
| 172east | Killer JoyCNBLUE |  play_arrow | A powerful CNBLUE song brimming with a sense of speed |
| 173east | Even ifHeize |  play_arrow | A Korean-born R&B song that sings of a heartrending vow of love |
| 174east | STING (feat. Muhammad Ali)JOOHONEY |  play_arrow | JOOHONEY cries out his soul on the 2nd album “Hikari” |
| 175east | 사랑이었는데LATENCY |  play_arrow | The restart song of the project girl band |
| 176east | Beautiful Pain (SANGAH, CHOWON, JUHYEON)LIGHTSUM |  play_arrow | Three LIGHTSUM members remade a classic song |
| 177east | Hello MellowNCT WISH |  play_arrow | NCT WISH, a pop song brimming with youthful emotion |
| 178east | Ferris wheelONEWE |  play_arrow | ONEWE, a band under RBW, has a new song. |
| 179east | WishWONPIL (DAY6) |  play_arrow | DAY6 Wonpil’s song of hope “Wish” released |
| 180east | Running to FutureZEROBASEONE |  play_arrow | A strong will to run toward the future and the hope of reunion |
| 181east | Yin and YangZICO, Crush |  play_arrow | Jiko and Crash’s song “Yin and Yang” |
| 182east | Pretty Boy Swagidntt |  play_arrow | idntt, innovative management and an impressive 15-person structure |
| 183east | GrenadeONEUS |  play_arrow | A showdown song where suppressed emotions explode |
| 184east | BlueDxS |  play_arrow | A new unit from SEVENTEEN is debuting |
| 185east | KnifeENHYPEN |  play_arrow | An intense hip-hop track of pursued emotions and love |
| 186east | Not Like a MovieH1-KEY |  play_arrow | H1-KEY’s 4th-anniversary single expresses life and positivity. |
| 187east | Moonwalkin’LNGSHOT |  play_arrow | LNGSHOT, music of a burning will |
| 188east | LIKE THATWAKER |  play_arrow | Expressing the heat of love in WAKER's 3rd mini-album track |