Trendy songs in South Korea: A roundup of hit songs

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

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!

Trendy songs from Korea. Hit song roundup (391–400)

Little StarPaul Kim

Little Star (Little Star)

Little StarPaul Kim

Known for his emotive vocals, Korean artist Paul Kim presents a heartwarming ballad released this spring.

Created as part of a film collaboration project, this piece reimagines Standing Egg’s original song with a fresh arrangement, transforming it into a moving track.

His musicality—delicately capturing life’s many scenes, from cherished everyday moments to feelings of parting—is on full display.

Paul Kim’s clear, expressive voice weaves a melody that resonates deep within the listener and gently envelops them.

Give it a listen when your heart feels tired or when you’re seeking comforting words.

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In conclusion

I introduced some trending songs from Korea. Starting with K-pop—led by idols who are captivating audiences worldwide—there were many different types of tracks. It seems idol songs are very popular in both Japan and Korea. But there are plenty of other great numbers too, so if you like, use summaries like this to dig deeper!