K-pop and Korean summer songs that color and enliven the season
There are so many things we want to do in the summer, right?
K-pop has its own summer songs that let you enjoy the season in all kinds of ways!
From K-pop’s uniquely colorful worlds to breezy tracks that feel like they can blow away the heat, there’s so much to love.
We’ve picked out a wide selection of carefully chosen songs—from light, fun tunes with a lively tempo, to edgy and cool tracks, to ones overflowing with the cuteness of girl groups!
They’re all timeless summer anthems.
Be sure to make them your companion for fun summertime moments!
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K-POP and Korean Summer Songs That Color and Energize the Season (81–90)
Go! Go! Summer!KARA
A summer staple song by KARA, released in 2011.
It was their fourth single in Japan, and its light dance-pop sound and refreshing melody evoke the start of summer.
It was also featured in an LG Electronics smartphone commercial and became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The music video’s original dance, dubbed “KARA Para,” also made waves.
With bright, positive lyrics and a catchy chorus, it’s guaranteed to put you in a great mood.
Perfect for summer outings like the beach, the pool, or a drive, this is a feel-good summer tune.
RunawayPENTAGON
A dance-pop track released in November 2017.
As the title suggests, the lyrics intertwine a fashion show runway with “the path one must forge ahead on.” In other words, it conveys their determination in the show business world that “there’s no stopping.” The sound is bass music that uses rests with sidechain compression, seemingly modeled after The Chainsmokers.
iLySAY MY NAME
SAY MY NAME is a girl group produced by Jaejoong, formerly of TVXQ, and featuring Hitomi Honda, formerly of IZ*ONE.
This is the title track from their single released in August 2025.
It incorporates the universally familiar classic “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” reimagined as a contemporary summer tune.
While SAY MY NAME is known for energetic dance-pop, this track stands out with an extra dose of freshness and a romantic vibe.
Its exhilarating sound captures the flutter of a budding romance.
It’s a heart-lifting number you’ll want to play under the dazzling summer sun or as the perfect companion for a drive.
SmileSUPER JUNIOR
SUPER JUNIOR is an idol group that has been loved by many people since their debut.
This song by SUPER JUNIOR is a refreshing number that’s perfect for listening to in the summer.
When you want to smile, why not listen to “Smile,” a track that gives you positive energy?
HAPPY! HAPPY! HAPPY!RIIZE
An OST delivered through a collaboration with SEALOOK, an anime about seals.
It was released in 2023.
Unlike the refined coolness of the title track, this is an adorable song brimming with a different kind of charm.
The romantic lyrics, which also echo the advances of a younger guy, are sure to make your heart flutter! With a light sound that hints at city pop and a laid-back vibe that helps you relax, it matches perfectly with summer vacation scenes—highly recommended as a travel song!
Tonight(오늘이 딱이야)UP10TION
The title track from the 2016 album “Summer Go!”.
Opte’s friendly vibe, bouncing rhythm, and cheerful melody are so fun they make your body sway without thinking.
The upbeat groove feels fresh and incredibly pleasant! The members splashing around at the pool are adorable and help blow away the summer heat.
And the thrilling lyrics about secretly setting off on a trip for two with the one you like—pure excitement.
It’s the perfect high-energy summer song that can’t hold back the rush of romance!
K-pop and Korean Summer Songs That Color and Hype Up the Season (91–100)
Summer Was YouH1-KEY
This is a track by H1-KEY that’s drawing attention for its healthy beauty and solid talent.
Included on the album “Lovestruck,” released in June 2025, it features a driving band sound reminiscent of anime rock.
The song nostalgically portrays the sparkle of a summer that has passed and the bittersweet memories of young love.
It’s as if you can hear the protagonist’s wistful monologue, musing, “If only, back then…” Listen to it at dusk as summer fades, and it might make you sentimental, recalling your own youthful days.