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!
- Stylish K-pop and Korean songs. Songs with a nice vibe.
- Guaranteed to hit repeat: Energetic K-pop songs that will lift your mood
- Summer songs with great lyrics. Tracks that make your summer memories even more wonderful.
- [Cute Korean Songs] K-POP used on TikTok
- Today's recommendation! K-pop songs
- An addictive K-POP special
- Nothing but famous and hit songs! K-pop tracks recommended for Gen Z
- An emotional Korean song. A gently moving, sensitive masterpiece.
- Korean karaoke songs: beloved tunes from popular ballads to K-pop
- A Korean song you often hear on TikTok. Trending K-pop.
- K-pop and Korean love songs: Love songs that really capture the Korean view of romance
- Spring K-POP Festival! Korean spring songs that colorfully resonate with the heart
- Cute K-pop and Korean songs: heartwarming, energizing, and heart-throbbing tunes
K-POP and Korean summer songs that color and enliven the season (31–40)
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.
K-POP and Korean Summer Songs that Color and Hype Up the Season (41–50)
D.D.DTHE BOYZ
The title track from the mini-album “DREAMLIKE,” released in the summer of 2019, is a feel-good summer tune from THE BOYZ! The catchy chorus melody will get you moving, too.
The dance and lyrics, which express the flutter and excitement of love, really hit home.
It overflows with THE BOYZ’s refreshing, energetic charm, making it perfect for boosting a driving vibe or the fun of summer.
How about creating a special summer—vivid and unforgettable—together with THE BOYZ’s “D.D.D”?
Roller CoasterCHUNGHA
A mixed dance-pop sound that skillfully incorporates a variety of dance music styles like 2-step, tropical house, trap, reggae, and EDM.
The seductive choreography and neon color palette really stand out! The staging that accentuates the body’s lines is very sexy! By the way, a “roller coaster” is a type of amusement park attraction—what we in Japan call a “screaming ride.”