Trendy songs in South Korea: A roundup of hit songs

TIME CAPSULEDavichi

다비치 (DAVICHI) ‘타임캡슐’ Official Music Video

This fall, DAVICHI released a digital single that richly captures the moment when “my past self” and “my present self” join hands through a device called a time capsule.

Released in October 2025, the song was fully written, composed, and arranged by Lee Mujin under his producer credit.

In the midst of unchanging days, it invites you to pause and, just as you once believed in your younger self, relearn to believe in who you are now.

That story of self-restoration is carefully woven through the blend of the duo’s voices.

A gentle soundscape of piano, strings, and acoustic guitar delivers both nostalgia and the courage to look ahead.

By the week after its release, it had climbed to No.

4 on the Melon TOP100.

It’s a perfect track to play on an autumn evening when you want to look back on the past yet still take a step toward tomorrow.

Good GoodbyeHwasa

화사 (HWASA) – ‘Good Goodbye’ MV

A digital single released by Hwasa, known as a member of MAMAMOO, from P NATION in October 2025.

It contemplates whether a parting moment can be called a “good goodbye,” portraying the struggle of suppressing one’s own feelings while wishing the other person happiness, set to a mid-tempo, ballad-like arrangement.

Hwasa was deeply involved in writing and composing, and the minimalist production highlights the nuances in her voice.

The emotional boiling point arrives as the melody soars in the chorus.

The music video features actor Park Jung-min, carefully depicting the quiet acceptance of separation between lovers.

An alternate version by the string quartet Duomo was released simultaneously, expanding the afterglow through orchestration.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to empathize with pain that doesn’t need to scream.

FOCUSHearts2Hearts

Hearts2Hearts 하츠투하츠 ‘FOCUS’ MV

Hearts2Hearts, debuted by SM Entertainment in February 2025, has continued to actively release new songs, dropping the title track of their first mini-album “FOCUS” in October.

Built on a house-inspired four-on-the-floor beat, the track features a striking vintage-style piano riff.

Portraying the immersive feeling of a love that makes you lose yourself and think of nothing else, it coolly expresses a psychological state where your gaze and attention converge into a single point.

The music video sets a school-like set against a dark-toned palette, showcasing a mature allure through sleek choreography.

Shifting from glittering pop to restrained, grown-up dance music, this is a great pick for when you want to sink into the vibe at the club at a relaxed pace.

SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)LE SSERAFIM

LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) ‘SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)’ OFFICIAL MV

A track featuring BTS’s j-hope was released in October 2025.

Issued as the title track of the group’s first single album, “Spaghetti,” it blends alternative pop and funk, weaving bouncing bass with tight, hard-edged drums.

Packed into a runtime of just over two minutes, the song is engineered for high addictiveness, delivering hook after hook.

Like spaghetti intertwining, the lyrics unfold self-referential metaphors—“it won’t leave your head,” “it’s addictive”—positioning LE SSERAFIM themselves as an irresistible presence.

The concept is intriguing, and international reception has been strong, including their first-ever top-50 entry on the UK charts.

It’s a track that showcases a fresh charm—pop-savvy with a vibrant street feel.

BURNING UPMEOVV

MEOVV(미야오) – ‘BURNING UP’ M/V

MEOVV is a multinational group that debuted under THE BLACK LABEL, led by TEDDY, known for his work with BLACKPINK.

Their digital single released in October 2025 is a dance track rooted in Jersey club, centered on a message of passionate, self-driven determination to move forward without hesitation.

The imagery of burning away doubt and charging straight toward what you want, spreading like a wildfire, is striking.

Members Narin and Gawon contributed to the lyrics, and the interplay between provocative English phrases and Korean parts gives the track a finish tailored for the global market.

This song sharpens the sonic palette expanded on the album “MY EYES OPEN VVIDE” into something directly aimed at the dance floor, fully showcasing the group’s appeal—a fusion of unwavering strength and smooth finesse.

Blue ValentineNMIXX

NMIXX(엔믹스) “Blue Valentine” M/V

The title track from NMIXX, the girl group under JYP Entertainment, off their first full-length album “Blue Valentine,” released in October 2025.

Embodying the album’s key theme of the paradox of love, the song paints the pain that comes precisely from loving deeply in shades of “blue.” Opening with melancholic synths, it blends boom‑bap rhythms with pop‑rock‑leaning guitar riffs—an elevated take on NMIXX’s signature “MIXXPOP.” From mid-October, it took first place consecutively on five major Korean music programs and made its presence felt on charts at home and abroad.

A track that stirs listeners’ emotions with a driving sound imbued with poignant sorrow.

No Words Can SayRoy Kim

로이킴 (Roy Kim) – 달리 표현할 수 없어요 (No Words Can Say) Music Video

A digital single released in October 2025 by Roy Kim, who has firmly established himself as a singer-songwriter.

Written and composed by Kim himself, the track serves as a sequel of sorts to his 2024 love narrative “If You Ask Me What Love Is (내게 사랑이 뭐냐고 물어본다면).” From a chance encounter grows a fateful conviction; the piece gently weaves an inexpressible gratitude and the warmth of love through acoustic guitar and his tender tone.

Eschewing flashy build-ups, its appeal lies in a storytelling style that savors silence and space.

With mature lyricism that sings of embracing scars and loss as the essence of true love, it gently loosens the listener’s heart.

A sophisticated love ballad, perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.