Trendy songs in South Korea: A roundup of hit songs
These days, K-culture—centered around K-pop—has become mainstream in Japan, hasn’t it?
One of the defining elements of K-culture is surely its music.
Here, we’ll be introducing some of the latest hit songs from Korea!
We’ve picked out tracks lighting up various charts: not only songs by popular idols, but also artists with enduring support in genres like trot and ballads, as well as Japanese songs that are gaining popularity in Korea.
There are countless amazing masterpieces, so feel free to use summaries like this as a starting point and dive deeper!
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Trendy songs in South Korea: A collection of hit songs (51–60)
CandyNCT DREAM
If you want to listen to a quintessentially Korean sweet love song, be sure to check out “Candy”! NCT DREAM remade this classic hit by H.O.T, a first-generation group often called Korea’s SMAP.
It was included on their 2022 winter special album.
From its energetic opening to its retro vibe, it’s a pop tune that wraps you in excitement.
The especially catchy chorus and the group’s unique color are a perfect match.
The lyrics, which capture the thrill of love, along with the members’ adorable performances, are guaranteed to warm your heart!
SuperSEVENTEEN
Among SEVENTEEN’s many unique tracks, their new song “Super” is especially eye- and ear-catching.
Released on April 24, 2023, it’s one of the double title tracks from their 10th mini album, FML.
Unexpectedly, the song is inspired by Sun Wukong.
Its flowing momentum, bouncing groove, and powerful performance are utterly captivating! SEVENTEEN, refined no matter what they do—truly formidable.
The lyrics are uplifting, so it’s sure to give you strength when you need a boost or before a big challenge.
CASE 143Stray Kids
An eight-member male idol group, Stray Kids.
They were formed in 2017 through the survival audition program ‘Stray Kids.’ Among their many songs, ‘CASE 143’ stands out for its chorus, which features a distinctive, almost candy-in-your-mouth vocal tone that becomes addictive.
The repeated hook gets stuck in your head and won’t let go.
Beyond that, the track also features beautiful melodies and rap parts, making it a very compelling listen.
TTTwice
TT, released in 2016 by TWICE, a Korean girl group active mainly in Asia and the United States.
Known as the song that propelled their name to widespread recognition, its dance featuring the “TT pose” also became a hot topic in Japan.
Over a modern, danceable beat, their versatile vocals unfold, and the chorus phrases and dance parts that leverage the characteristics of Korean convey their glossy, cute charm.
It’s K-pop where lyrics depicting a bittersweet romance and an addictive melody resonate.
TOMBOY(G)I-DLE
TOMBOY marked their first comeback as a five-member group following Soojin’s departure.
It serves as the title track of their first full-length album, I NEVER DIE.
The song topped real-time charts and achieved an all-kill.
It’s a provocative, heavy-hitting rock number that showcases (G)I-DLE’s signature strong style.
The lyrics, which prioritize living true to oneself over being bound by romance, may catch you off guard.
You can really feel their edgy appeal.