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)
Nice GuyBOYNEXTDOOR
This is a pop number released in September 2024 by the six-member Korean boy group BOYNEXTDOOR.
Its rhythm and melody, which embrace each other like an affectionate couple, are striking.
The lyrics, filled with optimism, reflect the feelings of young people stepping onto a new stage in life.
Produced by Zico of KOZ Entertainment, with the members also participating in writing and composition.
In the music video, the members are shown working at a pizza shop, conveying a bright and energetic vibe.
It’s a song that will surely give you a boost when you want to feel confident or take a new step forward.
PopcornD.O
A sweet love song that compares feelings of romance to popcorn.
It’s a pre-release track from D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, off his solo mini album “Blossom.” Set to a catchy melody, it expresses the joy of being in love and those special, fluttery feelings.
In the music video, D.O.
sings happily while surrounded by popcorn—an image that really stands out.
The colorful, cute visuals perfectly match the song’s bright vibe.
Released in April 2024, the song topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in 28 countries.
It’s a great pick when you want to feel butterflies or boost your mood.
Starry NightFIFTY FIFTY
FIFTY FIFTY’s new song radiates the charm of a fantastical night sky.
Released in August 2024, this track marks an important new beginning for the group.
Set against a cosmic backdrop, the lyrics strikingly convey the strength of love and mutual support.
With a lively beat and dreamy melody, it beautifully portrays the duo’s fateful encounter and their relationship that shines together.
The music video leaves a lasting impression with scenes of the members chasing stars.
This is their first comeback as a five-member group.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to bask in the feeling of love while sensing the vastness of the universe.
Lucky Girl SyndromeILLIT
I’LL-IT, a Korean girl group that just debuted in March 2024.
It’s a cheerfully upbeat track with a strong message: if you believe in yourself and declare you’re a lucky girl, you can attract good fortune.
Its worldview, which evokes the imagination and everyday life of teenagers, is also appealing.
The song is included on their debut mini-album “SUPER REAL ME,” and features themes that boost positivity and self-confidence.
This work expresses the importance of appreciating small everyday joys, and it seems to be particularly popular among women in their teens and twenties.
With its bright vocals that give you energy, it’s a perfect track for how you’re feeling right now.
After LIKEive
IVE, a six-member female idol group, released ‘After LIKE’ in August 2022.
As the title suggests, the song carries a message encouraging listeners to find the courage to move forward after falling in love.
A key highlight is its very high-level production, featuring a house-inspired arrangement layered over a kick pattern that goes “duh-duh-duh-duh,” with EDM elements woven in.
The melody has a distinctive character that in some ways evokes Japanese kayōkyoku (classic pop), making it an interesting listen—so fans of older kayōkyoku might enjoy it as well.
