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 (1–10)
THUMPING(쿵쿵쿵)Kim Min Seung
A song that’s gained popularity on TikTok and Instagram.
With its lively rhythm and warm tones, it gently conveys the fluttering excitement of falling in love.
The heartbeat-like tempo evokes emotions everyone has felt before.
Released in September 2015, the track drew major attention as part of the original soundtrack for the Korean drama “She Was Pretty.” Kim Min-seon’s soft vocals pair beautifully with the carefully woven melody line, and more users are enjoying it on social media through dance videos and lip-syncs.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to share feelings of love or express that thrilling sense of excitement.
DARARITREASURE
TREASURE is an idol group formed by members selected through the survival audition program YG Treasure Box.
Their song DARARI was included on the mini-album THE FIRST STEP : TREASURE EFFECT, released in 2022.
Their dance challenge videos on TikTok drew significant attention, sparking a global trend of fans posting their own dance clips.
The choreography, with its dynamic body movements set to a light, breezy rhythm, is especially striking.
Be sure to check out K-pop with its charming, airy sound.
MagneticILLIT
ILLIT’s debut track, released as their debut single in March 2024.
A massive hit in Japan as well, the song stands out with its striking magnet-like metaphor that suggests a powerful pull.
Its dynamic bassline and hybrid sound blend perfectly, and the catchy lyrics about romance are another highlight.
Included on the mini-album “SUPER REAL ME.” Embraced mainly through dance videos, it also ranked on TikTok’s “Song of the Summer 2024.” Packed with the free-spirited expression of youth and the imagination of teenage girls, this track is perfect for K-pop fans.
Popular songs on Korean TikTok & K-pop and trending tracks (11–20)
Tiramisu CakeWE ARE THE NIGHT
A dreamlike electropop track that became an unexpected sensation on Korean TikTok.
It’s a gem from 2015 by We Are The Night, a rising act in Korea’s indie scene.
Centered on synthesizers, its ethereal sound and sweet melodic lines gently embrace the listener.
The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2018 Korean drama “To.
Jenny,” where it returned to the spotlight with Kim Seon-cheol in the lead role.
Sparked by an MMD video, it caught fire through a laid-back dance challenge joined by popular K-pop artists.
With its languid mood and addictive charm, it’s the perfect BGM for late-night drives or cozy nights at a café.
NEMONEMOYENA
A new song has arrived that captivates with a sleek, exhilarating melody line and colorful choreography.
YENA is a former member of IZ*ONE.
This is her third single, released in September 2024, and it draws you in with YENA’s signature, distinctive worldbuilding and an addictive chorus.
Zico penned the lyrics, expressing the interplay of a young, free spirit.
The lyrics intriguingly portray the complexity of relationships through a “square” motif, making it a great pick for listeners who want to immerse themselves in a unique world woven from love and frustration.
It’s also adored on social media for its friendly, cute choreography.
HOTLE SSERAFIM
@ch1m2000 watermark is on a HOT chat ig #lesserafim#HOT#kpop#dance#fyp#viral
♬ HOT – LE SSERAFIM
It’s a captivating pop tune that fuses elements of rock and disco.
In this track—the first time LE SSERAFIM has sung with love as its theme—they channel a burning determination to give their all for what they love, even without knowing how things will end.
Included on the mini-album “HOT,” released in March 2025, the song also features contributions from artists who worked on BTS’s “IDOL.” The dreamlike music video, where reality and fantasy intersect, showcases distinctive filming techniques and a one-take performance scene worth noting.
It’s perfect not only for those who want to enjoy dancing on TikTok, but also for times when you need a boost of encouragement or want to move your body and refresh your mood.
ATTITUDEive
@wannt_it 땃다ㅏ다ㅅ랏닷닷랏다ㅏ#ive#아이브#attitude#attitudechallenge#kpop
♬ ATTITUDE – IVE
A dance number that’s taking IVE’s social media by storm.
It’s the title track from the album “IVE EMPATHY,” released in February 2025—a pop tune about embracing challenges like a friend would and facing forward true to yourself.
With an addictive melody that samples Suzanne Vega’s classic “Tom’s Diner” and dazzling synths, it’s a track that makes anyone want to move.
Perfect for creating dance videos on social media or taking on dance challenges with friends, this song will boost your mood to dance.