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 (11–20)
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.
SHAKE ITSister
A song from 2015 by the queens of summer, SISTAR.
That healthy sexiness draws everyone in.
It’s overflowing with the charm of the SISTAR ladies, and the funky vibe is top-notch! The brass in the background lifts your spirits and puts you in a cheerful mood.
Written and composed by Duble Sidekick, the punchy, hooky beat and the way the fluttering feelings of love synchronize with the sound are irresistible.
The more you listen, the more addictive it becomes! Perfect for summer romances, and also highly recommended as BGM for fun times!
Beach AgainSSAK3
Sakthree is a project group born from MBC’s variety show “How Do You Play?” It’s a song with a light, bright melody that fills you with a bubbly feeling that lifts your spirits.
Peak summertime vibes! The lyrics are by Zico, and the composition is by Lee Sang-soon.
It stirred up a whirlwind in the Korean music scene in the summer of 2020, topping the Gaon Digital Chart for five consecutive weeks.
The playful back-and-forth between the male and female vocals is delightful, and it’s a highly recommended number that wraps you in a nostalgic yet refreshing mood.
The seaUP
A refreshing number where a shimmering touch of summer shines over an addictive beat.
UP, a mixed-gender group, released this track as a single from their album “Second Birth” in April 1997.
As one of their signature dance tunes, it earned multiple No.
2 spots on music programs.
In subsequent remakes, Koyote’s 2020 cover reached No.
47 on Korea’s K-pop Hot 100 chart, and in August 2024, ZEROBASEONE’s version climbed to No.
8 on the download chart—proof that the song continues to be loved across generations.
It’s a perfect pick for summer beach days or as an upbeat driving BGM for an active holiday.
EnergeticWanna One
An early house track with a beautiful piano melody.
Released in August 2017, it became a big hit in Korea.
It really evokes the feeling of refreshing summer sunshine.
They are a dance-vocal unit formed through the Korean cable TV channel Mnet’s survival program, consisting of 11 members chosen by viewer popular vote.
However, they regretfully announced a hiatus in 2019, and it’s said that many fans expressed their sorrow…
ANYWHERE (Feat. Huh)Kyoung Seo
A collaboration released in July 2023 by solo singer Kyungseo and hip-hop artist Huh (Seonhyeon Heo).
The song centers on the theme of liberation from everyday life and the longing for the freedom to set out for new places, carrying a hopeful message that you can go anywhere.
Kyungseo’s soft, sensitive vocals blend seamlessly with Huh’s sharp rap, showcasing a fresh musical challenge.
It’s an open, liberating track perfect for summer trips or drives, sure to spark your spirit of adventure toward new destinations.
K-POP and Korean Summer Songs That Color and Elevate the Season (21–30)
ViewSHINee
In the K-POP scene, where countless idol groups debut every year, SHINee has remained a consistently popular boy group since their 2008 debut.
I think their secret lies in a futuristic sound that blends sharp, precise choreography with Korean soul music that exudes refined taste.
This song, released in May 2015, was a hit—a straightforward unrequited-love track that expresses the feelings of being drawn to a captivating woman.