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 (131–140)
Please Tell me (말해줘요)Girl’s Day
Girl’s Day’s “Tell Me” is a refreshing number I’d recommend if you’re looking for a summer song.
It pairs perfectly with sparkling sunshine, and listening to it makes you feel like enjoying summer to the fullest.
Be sure to check out the cute lyrics that capture the moment right before a mutual confession.
팥빙수Yun Jongshin (Yun Jonshin)
Yoon Jong-shin is one of the singers who has been loved by many people since his debut in 1990.
Patbingsu is Korean shaved ice and an essential treat in summer.
Yoon Jong-shin’s “Patbingsu” is a wonderful summer song that sings of a love for shaved ice with a refreshing sound.
Its light melody will cool you down, too.
My Summer ManualJAESSBEE
This is a summery song from the Korean co-ed project group Jesbee, packed tight with sunshine.
Like a secret manual on how to enjoy summer, it vividly and refreshingly captures sparkling moments with lovers and friends.
The bright vocals and harmonies woven by the three members make your heart skip a beat just by listening.
Released in June 2025, the track is also notable for the members’ direct involvement in its production.
It delivers an exhilarating sense of anticipation for the season ahead, filling your chest with excitement.
Perfect for making the best memories—whether on a summer drive or at a beach party.
Nice to meet you.TWS
It’s a bright, poppy track included on boy group TWS’s Japanese debut single, “Hajimemashite.” Right after its release in July 2025, it shot to No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Rankings and quickly became a hot topic.
True to their “Boyhood Pop” concept, the song captures the excitement of that first meeting—perfect for a page out of youth.
The ticking clock and rewind-like sounds express a heart pounding so hard you wish time would stop.
The coupling track also includes the opening theme for the anime “A Bouquet for the Ugly.” It’s great for the start of a new romance or for embracing the anticipation of a fresh chapter in life.
Why not spend some time with this song, cherishing those fleeting, innocent feelings you can only experience right now?
Ice Cream (with Selena Gomez)BLACKPINK
An irresistibly cute and poppy number that shines with a collaboration featuring American pop star Selena Gomez.
Its brisk, catchy melody and sun-soaked sound will make your heart skip with joy! Behind the sweet ice-cream imagery, the lyrics hide the feelings of a confident, slightly mischievous girl—you might just get butterflies from the playful back-and-forth! Released in August 2020 as the lead single from their first full album, THE ALBUM, it charmed the world, reaching No.
13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Perfect as summer background music or anytime you want to feel totally happy!
Young & FreeBoA
Set to a medium tempo that evokes an early-summer twilight, this track stands out with its refreshingly crisp sound.
Released by BoA to coincide with the anniversary of her Japan debut in May 2025, it’s drawing attention as her first new song in about three years.
BoA herself took part in writing the lyrics and composing, and the words—depicting both the fragility and strength of summer—unfurl scenes that feel like fragments of memories anyone might hold.
With its forward-looking tone symbolizing hope and freedom for the future, it’s sure to be a source of support.
Highly recommended for making summer memories or when you want to lift your spirits.
SEAGolden Child
A refreshing summer song themed around the ocean.
It’s a track included on the boy group Golden Child’s debut album “Gol-Cha!” released in 2017.
From their debut, they’ve showcased a diverse musical range, and this song, too, overflows with a light charm that’s perfect for summer.
With lyrics about fun times by the seaside and the sparkle of youth, combined with the members’ fresh energy, it wraps you in a pleasant sense of exhilaration.
The album reached No.
3 on Korea’s weekly music chart and sold about 28,000 copies.
It’s an irresistibly fresh and happy number that would be a perfect match for summer drives or trips to the beach!