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 compilation of hit tracks (41–50)
Over The MoonTXT
A heart-throbbing pop tune has arrived from TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
It’s a track from their November 2024 mini-album “The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY,” sparklingly portraying the joy of love.
The fluttering feeling of a crush overflows with an exhilarating sensation that feels like it could reach the moon.
Carried by an up-tempo rhythm, the five members’ captivating vocals shine.
Though it’s a love song, it’s striking how their signature youthfulness and dreamlike worldview blend into it.
It’s the kind of song that makes your heart skip a beat.
The music video is also a must-see, conveying the thrills of falling in love through the members’ expressions and movements.
Cherish (My Love)ILLIT
A love song that brought a fresh breeze to the K-pop scene in the fall of 2024.
It’s included on ILLIT’s second mini album, “I’LL LIKE YOU.” The poppy sound that evokes the flutter of first love and the bold lyrics leave a strong impression.
The five members’ intertwined vocals create harmonies that capture listeners’ hearts and don’t let go.
The music video also features a unique concept themed around wisdom teeth.
You can feel their desire to get closer to their fans.
It’s a track packed with the charm of this fifth-generation idol group made up of members from Korea and Japan.
It’s sure to gently give a nudge to anyone struggling with love.
AttentionNewJeans
NewJeans is a five-member South Korean girl group that debuted in 2022.
They debuted as the first group from ADOR, a new label launched by Min Hee-jin, who has worked on album concepts for various artists.
Another notable feature is that they are a multinational group consisting of four Koreans and one Vietnamese member.
NewJeans’ “Attention” is marked by its chorus with beautiful harmonized long tones, which sets it apart significantly from other K-pop artists.
Even if you’re not a big fan of K-pop, this is a song worth giving a listen!
Hype BoyNewJeans
NewJeans, who debuted in August 2022 under ADOR, a new label within HYBE (home to BTS), released “Hype Boy” on their first EP, NewJeans.
Every track has charted, reflecting the high expectations for the group.
The rollout featuring member-specific music videos also felt fresh.
With lyrics that carry a Western pop vibe and an R&B-tinged, mature mood, the song stands out—and it’s hard to overlook how NewJeans, with their fresh charm, bring that appeal to life.
SupernaturalNewJeans
This is the Japanese debut single from NewJeans, the five-member girl group drawing attention from around the world.
Released in June 2024, the track was produced by Pharrell Williams.
It seamlessly fuses a nostalgic ’90s vibe with a fresh new jack swing style.
The members’ emotive vocals and the melody’s sense of nostalgia resonate beautifully.
To mark their Japan debut, they also collaborated with Shibuya 109 and teamed up with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.
Be sure to check out this track packed with NewJeans’ charm.