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 liven up the season (51–60)
All Minef(x)
It’s an uptempo EDM track by the girl group f(x).
The brisk, straightforward rhythm stands out, and as the song progresses the sound becomes increasingly vivid, reaching a peak at the final key change.
The lyrics express that heart-bursting feeling of being in love, like you’ve captured the whole world.
It’s also interesting that the music video unfolds through the members’ self-shot footage.
It’s perfect as a summer BGM.
DarlingGirl’s Day
A track released in 2014.
It’s a catchy, super-cute summer tune crafted by Duble Sidekick.
The light, bouncy rhythm and bursting fun are just the absolute best! It’s refreshingly breezy, with a candy-like sweet-and-tangy vibe at the same time.
It portrays the feelings of a shy girl in love, and the way it’s expressed is just so wonderful it makes your heart flutter! When it’s hot, this song, “Darling,” makes me want to cool off.
It’s highly recommended for fans of pop songs, too!
BBoom BBoommomoland
A nine-member girl group that debuted in South Korea in 2016, with an explosively popular song released in January 2018.
It’s like a cute girl’s love-strategy song.
The dance is a bit different from other idols’—goofily cute—and before you know it, you end up hitting repeat.
They’re a highly addictive group.
What’s fun about them is the huge popularity of JooE, who’s also goofily cute (not a classic beauty) but dances her heart out and has a blast.
When you’re feeling down, go for MOMOLAND—highly recommended on hot summer days!
Hola HolaKARD
KARD is a co-ed group that debuted in 2017.
“Hola Hola” is an irresistible track with a cool sound that’s perfect as a summer song.
It’s a love song that evokes an open, blissful summer vibe with a relaxing mood.
It’s also a great pick for travel scenes like resort getaways.
K-POP and Korean summer songs that color and enliven the season (61–70)
EvergreenLUN8
A breezy, upbeat pop tune that brightens the listener’s heart.
This is the Japanese debut release from the eight-member boy group, Lunate, out in June 2024.
The group’s name comes from “eight boys who carry moonlight that illuminates the dark night.” True to that image, the song is filled with a positive vibe! Centered on the theme suggested by its title—“a beauty that never fades”—it carries a message celebrating the wonders of nature as well as growth and change in life.
With many ocean-themed scenes, including in the music video, it also captures a summery atmosphere.
Brimming with youthful energy and the individuality of all eight members, the track will gently nudge you forward as you face new encounters and challenges.
Want You To SayPLAYBACK
It’s a tropical hip-hop track that almost feels modeled after calypso, with a rhythm section influenced by trap and reggaeton—a perfect summer dance-pop song! The group’s biggest strength is its unconventional, non–K-pop style.
The song released before this one also had a Western pop vibe, and I think the sound captures global trends.
On the flip side, K-pop fans might find it a bit lacking, but people who like Western pop will definitely love it!
조깅(Jogging)Lucy
The title track from Lucy, a noteworthy and skillful band, off their first mini-album “PANORAMA” released in 2020.
The popping rhythms in the intro and interlude will have your head bobbing before you know it.
It’s refreshingly perfect for summer.
The blend of crisp, effervescent pop and an otherworldly mood is irresistibly addictive, and the more you listen, the more fun it gets! The song’s looping, revolving feel matches its message of wanting to move forward with a steady, self-paced strength.
It’s also a great pick as background music for summer outings or daily practice sessions!