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 (141–150)
IT’z SUMMERITZY
A summer anthem by ITZY, the girl group under JYP Entertainment.
It’s included on their first mini-album, IT’z ICY, released in 2019, with Pop Time—known for producing Block B and Zico—participating in the composition.
The restrained electronica sound evokes a summer festival vibe, resulting in a captivating track that fuses their energetic appeal with the freshness of the season.
The song was also performed on their CHECKMATE tour, gaining popularity as a fan-favorite that fosters a strong sense of unity.
It’s the perfect pick for those feeling the openness of summer or wanting to enjoy fun times with friends!
Once againNCT 127
An irresistibly love-at-first-listen number that captures summer romance with a breezy retro-pop sound! Featured on NCT 127’s 2016 debut album “NCT #127,” this track shimmers with refreshing melodies and upbeat, positive rhythms that wrap you in a pleasant coolness.
The lyrics, filled with the sweet-and-sour emotions of youth, are equally captivating.
Perfect for summer drives or special moments spent with friends!
La La LoveNCT DREAM
A pop tune packed with the exhilarating energy of youth that makes you want to break out of the everyday and set off on an adventure! It’s a track from the first mini album “We Young,” released in August 2017, and a special number with member Mark participating in the lyrics.
Alongside its light, breezy melody comes a message to cherish this very moment before it’s too late.
With a refreshing portrayal of a free spirit chasing the wind and the flutter of young love, just listening fills you with excitement! Perfect for anyone who wants to savor that open, summertime feeling or relive their youth.
WATERFALLYOUNITE
A summer song by the boy group YOUNITE, who debuted in April 2022.
It was included as the title track of their 4th mini album, “빛 : BIT Part.1,” released in May 2023.
The light, bright sound is pleasant to the ear and brings back the fresh charm of their debut days.
The arrangement that shifts tempo toward the end adds excitement and is fun, too! With a refreshing vibe and YOUNITE’s signature energetic performance, it feels like it could blow away the summer heat.
Perfect for summer drives or outings with friends, and highly recommended when you want to lift your mood!
ICY BBYMoon Byul
A cool summer tune for June 2025 delivered by Moonbyul of the popular group MAMAMOO.
You’ll be drawn into a groove that blends a nostalgic ’90s-style beat with her signature rapid-fire rap.
The song seems to depict a protagonist who enjoys the game of love with an ice-cold composure, in contrast to the sweltering summer heat.
You’ll find yourself captivated by a playful side of Moonbyul that’s different from what she showed on the full album “Starlit of Muse.” It’s the perfect track for a hot-day drive or whenever you want to boost your mood.
Good TimesGlen Check
This is the lead single from synth-pop unit Glen Check’s EP “X-Dreams,” released in April 2025.
Crossing genres like reggae and dub, it’s painted with a tropical sense of openness created by French-rooted synth-pop and gospel choruses.
A summer song that conveys a message of solidarity moving from failure and ennui toward hope, expressed through a psychedelic sound.
The music video, shot on location in Phuket, vividly captures a cheerful vibe and a soothing effect.
It’s a track that could only come from them, known since 2011 for their diverse musicality.
Highly recommended not only for fans of dance music and synth-pop, but also for anyone who wants to feel the spirit of summer.
ONE MORE TIMEBBGIRLS
A track that sings of a summer fling.
After achieving a reverse-run hit with “Rollin’” and becoming a popular group, Brave Girls released this song under their new name, BB GIRLS.
It’s a quintessential BB Girls summer song, but unlike the city-pop flavor that overlapped with their past image, it embraces a distinctly BB Girls, sexy concept.
It samples funk legend Rick James’s “Give It to Me Baby,” and it makes you want to dance.
One More Time (with Kirin, Horan)Bronze
Seeing the artwork and fonts for the album East Shore, which includes One More Time, any city pop fan can’t help but grin.
The artwork is by Hiroshi Nagai, who designed the iconic cover for Eiichi Ohtaki’s historic masterpiece A LONG VACATION, and the one capturing the hearts of city pop and AOR fans is none other than Korean star producer BRONZE.
A key producer at the popular label 8BALLTOWN, all of his solo releases feature covers unified by Hiroshi Nagai’s artwork.
BRONZE’s One More Time is an irresistibly catchy, flawless killer duet tune, with guest vocals that highlight a supremely mellow groove.
If you’re looking for summer background music, be sure to check out BRONZE’s work.
Mango BingsuCHIMIRO
Mango Bingsu is a cute number that’s perfect for summer.
It’s by CHIMIRO, the band Jang Keun-suk started as a hobby.
But beneath the surface, it’s a uniquely witty track that pokes a bit of fun at Instagram aesthetics—something that feels fresh and unexpected.
Even though it’s supposed to be time for just the two of them, the other person seems more obsessed with the mango bingsu than with their date (lol).
By the way, bingsu is like the Japanese-style shaved ice.
The chorus lyrics are the kind that make you think, “Yep, that’s exactly how it feels,” and guys in particular might really relate.
It’s a fun and adorable summer song!
트위스트고고Lee Chan Won
Highly recommended as a perfect song for sunny summer days or vacations, Twist Go Go is included on ONE, the first full-length album by Lee Chan-won, who took third place on Mr.
Trot.
When the music video was released in August 2023, it ranked on YouTube’s trending charts and more.
It has a trot vibe, but it’s catchy and approachable, getting you excited right from the intro! The casual, easy-to-dance choreography also boosts that travel mood.
For a summer you want to spend feeling free, be sure to have this song with you!