Popular songs on Korean TikTok & K-pop and trending tracks
In recent years, it’s become standard for hit songs to emerge from TikTok.
Here, we’ll focus on popular songs on TikTok in South Korea.
TikTok is also popular in Korea, and many people are paying attention from angles like K-pop-centered choreography, as well as the uniquely video-driven appeal—vibes, style, and humor.
There are songs trending with dance challenges, chart-toppers, and even hits tied to Japanese music and anime!
These tracks, loved on TikTok for easy, casual enjoyment, are all wonderful—so be sure to give them a proper listen.
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Popular songs on Korean TikTok & K-pop and trending songs (71–80)
HIPMAMAMOO
HIP further elevated MAMAMOO’s cool appeal and spread worldwide.
Released in 2019 as the title track of their second full album, reality in BLACK, it became a phenomenal long-running hit.
With Hwasa participating in writing and composing, this hip-hop tune delivers a powerful message about sticking to your own style.
On TikTok, it took off not only for dance but also as BGM for makeup videos, ranking 5th in TikTok’s 2020 annual song chart.
It’s a track that supports you when you want to stay true to yourself and keep a strong core.
DolphinOH MY GIRL
OH MY GIRL is a six-member female idol group formed in 2015.
“Dolphin,” included on their 2020 mini-album NONSTOP, is a song with an irresistibly cute and catchy chorus.
On TikTok, it went explosively viral as people of all ages—from children to adults—posted dance videos to the track.
The choreography is incredibly cute, so why not check out both the song and its music video?
어른들은 몰라요SEO EVE
Soyb, who sparked a massive boom on social media with “Malatanghulu,” delivered this track in January 2025.
It’s a remake of the theme song from a hit 1988 film, urgently addressing the understanding gap between adults and young people.
While the lively rhythm and refreshing melody stand out, the lyrics convey the loneliness and sense of alienation felt by youth.
They express a spiritual emptiness that material satisfaction can’t fill, sending a frank message to adults.
This release has also gained popularity on social media and resonated with many.
It’s recommended for adults who want to better understand how young people feel.
Love LeeAKMU (Akdong Musician)
Released in August 2023, this is the fourth single from AKMU, a bona fide duo of real-life siblings who enjoy overwhelming popularity in Korea.
Known as masters of recorded music, AKMU seem poised for another long-running hit with this track.
The title is a play on “Lovely” and their surname “Lee.” While it’s unexpectedly dance-pop in style, the unmistakably catchy AKMU melodic lines throughout are reassuring.
The song overflows with the sweet side of a love song; beyond the overall vibe, the quirky lyrics are adorable too.
The chorus features an easy-to-enjoy dance with just the right laid-back feel—friendly and effortlessly charming.
It brims with a free-spirited allure.
Smoke (Prod. Dynamicduo, Padi)Dynamicduo · Lee Young Ji
In the fall of 2023, the hip-hop track “Smoke (Prod.
Dynamicduo, Padi)” has become a hit in Korea.
It’s a song from the dance survival show Street Woman Fighter Season 2, which has become a social phenomenon, and it’s spreading on social media as a dance challenge.
Many K-pop idols, including BTS’s V, have joined in and boosted the hype.
Dynamicduo’s creative power and headstrong style shine through in the lyrics, and the cool rap by the popular female rapper Lee Young Ji stands out.