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 Korean songs: A collection of hit songs (91–100)
FOREVER 1Girls’ Generation
Girls’ Generation, the Korean girl group also known in Japan by the nickname “Shoujo Jidai.” Compared to their older hits like Gee (2009) and MR.
TAXI, which were especially popular in Japan, their 2022 release FOREVER 1 features a higher proportion of vocal melodies and choruses, giving it a poppier, more accessible feel.
By the way, the music video is also worth a watch—its choreography highlights the group’s famously beautiful legs, a signature of Girls’ Generation—so why not check it out as well?
SUMMER FESTAive
A hit summer track released in June 2024 by the popular Korea-based girl group IVE.
It’s a disco-pop number marked by funky guitars and a groovy bassline.
The song carries an uplifting message about freely pursuing what you want, and just listening to it gives you energy.
It was also chosen as a campaign song for Pepsi.
In the music video, the six members’ joyful dancing leaves a strong impression.
It’s the perfect tune for summer events or parties with friends when you want to have an absolute blast.
Packed with IVE’s refreshing charm, it’s a must-listen for the summer.
Trendy Songs in South Korea: Hit Song Compilation (101–110)
GoldenHUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
This is a song by Huntrix, a fictional K-pop group born from the Netflix film “KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters.” The vocals are performed by powerhouse Korean American artists Lee Eun-jae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.
The track is an epic electropop number that captures the group’s resolve as they live as idols by day and fight as spirit hunters by night.
Their declaration to “believe in the power that sleeps within and carve out our destiny” mirrors the life of Lee Eun-jae, who has pursued her dreams for many years.
The song’s storytelling is sure to move some listeners to tears.
Despite being a fictional group, they reached No.
1 on the Billboard Global 200 in July 2025.
If you’re ready to take a new step forward, this song will surely make your heart shine.
Soda PopSaja Boys
This is a track by the group Saja Boys from the Netflix animated film “KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters.” Though fictional, they’ve been stirring up the real music scene—ranking on U.S.
music charts by July 2025.
At first listen, it’s a classic idol song with the fizz and freshness of popping soda! But the lyrics aren’t a sweet love song; they actually express the very desires of their true identities: demons that devour souls.
That duality—the sparkling idol façade and the dark nature hidden beneath—really grabs you, doesn’t it? You might just get hooked on the sweet melody of this piece, the “first trap” in the story.
To Lady (숙녀에게)Song Pil Geun
A heartwarming ballad by South Korea’s Song Pil-geun, known as a multi-entertainer who blends comedy and music.
Released in March 2025, this work is a remake of Byun Jin-sub’s 1989 song.
The expressive power he honed on Gag Concert and the solid vocal skills he showcased on National Trot Championship harmonize beautifully.
It seems that Song Pil-geun’s personal experience—marrying a woman four years his junior in November 2021—is reflected in the song’s deep emotion.
Its gently supportive, tender melody will resonate as background music for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special.
KIDDINGISEGYE IDOL
Since around the summer of 2023, “KIDDING” has been lighting up Korean charts like Melon.
It’s sung by the virtual idol group Isegye Idol and seems to be drawing attention in Japan within the VTuber community as well.
They debuted in 2021.
You can watch the cute characters dance, but what really stands out is the surprisingly natural, human-like cute pop sound.
It evokes the vibe from the era when Girls’ Generation and KARA were in the spotlight, and from the rise of groups like TWICE and GFRIEND.
It’s a simple, purely enjoyable, adorable song.
THUMPING(쿵쿵쿵)Kim Min Seung
This song has been gaining popularity on TikTok and Instagram.
With a lively rhythm and heartwarming tones, it gently expresses the fluttery excitement of being in love.
The heartbeat-like tempo evokes emotions that everyone has felt before.
Released in September 2015, it drew major attention as part of the original soundtrack for a popular Korean drama.
Kim Min-sun’s soft vocals match 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 recommended track when you want to share the feeling of being in love or express a sense of excitement.