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 enliven the season (31–40)
VERY NICE(아주 NICE)SEVENTEEN
‘Very Nice (아주 NICE)’ is a song that can hype up any karaoke or live performance.
It bursts with SEVENTEEN’s unique charm and cuteness.
The track expresses the flutter of feelings toward a girl, and its energetic, refreshing vibe makes it perfect for summer.
Its catchiness will hook you after just one listen.
You’ll definitely find yourself humming “aju nice.” It’s even better when you’re goofing around under the blue sky or enjoying it together with friends or as a couple! Highly recommended if you’re looking for a feel-good summer song.
As If It’s Your LastBLACKPINK
A monster track that has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube and stands as one of BLACKPINK’s signature songs.
It’s a medium up-tempo number with edgy beats and striking synths, evoking a retro vibe and a distinctly American atmosphere.
The pop appeal of its lyrics, which depict passionate love, is irresistibly captivating.
While there aren’t any notable summer-specific descriptions, its late-June release and effervescent mood create a liberating feel that pairs perfectly with the brightness of the summer season!
PARTYGirls’ Generation (Shōjo Jidai)
A summer tune released in 2015 by Girls’ Generation, a legendary girl group.
After its digital release, it was included on their fifth album, LION HEART.
It perfectly blends the group’s signature glamour with their down-to-earth ease.
With simple, catchy lyrics and a fun rhythm, this song makes you want to sing along.
It’s great for a drive along the coast, and it’ll lift your mood even more when it comes on the radio! The members’ radiant, sparkling smiles are irresistible, too.
Listen while imagining the places you want to go and the things you want to do this summer.
PARTY will color your summer moments!
WhyTaeyeon
A midsummer anthem, a mix of tropical house and bass music.
This track is sung by Taeyeon, a member of Girls’ Generation—an idol group that took Japan by storm—and the group’s main vocalist.
Released in June 2016, it became a hit in no time.
She has also participated in various sub-units, actively performing as a member of TaeTiSeo and Oh!GG.
In these units, she serves as the main vocalist, and thanks to her acclaimed vocal ability, she is also active as a solo artist.
숨가빠(Breathless)ASTRO
It’s an irresistibly catchy pop tune that you’ll find yourself humming after just one listen.
The lyrics and composition are by Lee Ki-yong Bae, who has worked on many GFRIEND songs.
This kind of heart-fluttering track is truly his forte, isn’t it? The music video overflowing with ASTRO’s cuteness is absolutely delightful, too! The title “숨가빠” means being out of breath, expressing the feeling of falling in love.
The sound of the word is cute, isn’t it? It’s sure to hype up a summer in love! And from start to finish, ASTRO’s sheer cuteness makes this a truly “숨가빠” song!
Travel(여행)BOL4(볼빨간사춘기)
It’s a pop tune released by BOL4 in 2018 that makes you happy with high-quality music.
The music video was filmed in Saipan, and the tropical vibe is super stylish.
The intro feels like the very moment you set off on a trip, which gets me excited! With the title ‘Travel’ (Yoheun), it’s literally all about traveling! It mentions various city names, letting you daydream about countries you haven’t visited yet and imagine all the fun times ahead.
Just listening to this song gives you a summery vacation vibe!
DINOSAURAKMU (Akdong Musician)
AKMU is a sibling pop duo formed by Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun.
They produce a wide range of music, from colorful pop to acoustic tracks.
Among their songs, the one you should listen to in the summer is “DINOSAUR.” It’s included on the 2017 release SUMMER EPISODE.
This is a danceable number featuring bright, airy synth tones.
You’ll enjoy the technical choral work sung by their male–female twin vocals.
How about giving this energetic pop song a listen to add a refreshing touch to the hot summer?
4 Wallsf(x)
They are a girl group under SM Entertainment that has been active in South Korea since 2009.
The multinational four-member lineup consists of Luna, who is Korean; Krystal, who is Korean-American; Amber, who is Taiwanese-American; and Victoria, who is Chinese.
This song is a flawless future house track that was popular in 2015.
It became a hot topic at the time for its cutting-edge sound pushed to the limit.
Crazy Sexy CoolASTRO
A music video featuring a woman who suddenly appears before the members on a midsummer night.
They are a boy group that debuted in 2016.
The origin of the group’s name comes from the Spanish word meaning celestial bodies or stars, reflecting the members’ wish to be the universe and to be stars for everyone they love.
With that in mind, you can really feel it expressed well in the MV!
REALLY REALLYWINNER
In a summer packed with events, you can’t help but crave songs that set your heart ablaze.
The perfect K-pop pick for that is “REALLY REALLY.” It’s included in “Fate Number For,” released in 2017 by WINNER, the music group known for their stylish looks and dance moves.
The track is a dynamic electro-pop number with tropical vibes.
Their exotic, R&B-tinged flow is also a must-hear.
Be sure to check out this high-energy dance track that will light up your summer nights.