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 to Color and Hype Up the Season (1–10)
Up!Kep1er
“Up!”, included on Kep1er’s 2022 mini-album DOUBLAST, comes from a girl group formed by members from Japan, South Korea, and China.
The track’s sound unfolds freely, crafting a world that feels like you’ve wandered into a dream.
Alongside a message that invites you into an imagined, joyful space, their rich choral work is sure to captivate.
It’s K-pop that will make you long for the fresh arrival of summer.
Let this exotic yet fantastical song elevate your summer!
After MidnightASTRO
Astro, the male idol group whose name means “celestial body” or “star” in Spanish, included the romantic love song After Midnight—set against the theme of a summer night—on their 2021 album SWITCH ON.
The track features lively dance beats intertwined with beautiful strings and synths.
It’s K-pop packed with appeal, showcasing their rich choral work as they deliver a song that hints at a more mature relationship.
Why not spend your summer with its sultry phrases whispering words of love?
Aloha OeCherry Bullet
Cherry Bullet’s 2020 digital single “Aloha Oe.” It’s a summer tune brimming with a tropical mood that samples the Hawaiian folk song of the same name.
Cute touches are woven throughout, delivering an energetic sense of openness with island vibes and a party-like feel.
The refreshing, fresh charm that’s so typically Cherry Bullet really shines! The lyrics, which wish for wonderful summer memories to come around again, are adorable and seem perfect for sparking a summer romance!
TFW (That Feeling When)ENHYPEN
A refreshing pop-rock tune from ENHYPEN, who debuted in November 2020.
It drew attention as a track from their third mini-album, “MANIFESTO: DAY 1,” released in July 2022.
With light guitar riffs and rhythmic drum beats, it’s a song that truly lets you feel the summer breeze.
The lyrics delicately portray special moments and emotions with a loved one, making it a perfect companion for calm summertime scenes.
The members’ versatile expressiveness really shines!
풍덩(Poongdung)cignature
A refreshing summer song by cignature, a seven-member girl group that debuted in 2020.
Released in June 2024 from their fifth EP, “Sweetie but Saltie,” this track is a fun number that likens the moment of falling in love to the sound of diving into water.
Funky rhythms and a vintage sound blend perfectly, letting you feel the sparkling thrill of romance.
It vividly portrays the depths of falling in love and the joys and sorrows that come with it, capturing a genuine, girl-next-door perspective.
It’s the perfect song for scenes that make your heart race—like summer drive dates or chatting with friends.