Recommended K-pop for the morning: Korean wake-up 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.

Do you all set an alarm to wake up? I bet some of you even use your favorite songs.

For that moment when you wake up—right at the start of your day—I’ve put together a selection of K-pop and Korean songs that are perfect! From energetic tracks that get you pumped to gentle tunes that wake you softly, this is a must-listen list of K-pop wake-up songs that’ll have you out of bed in no time.

Try comparing different styles and find what suits you for a pleasant morning! Wishing you a happy day!

Recommended K-POP for the morning: Korean wake-up songs (71–80)

Ring Ring RingVERIVERY

VERIVERY – 불러줘 (Ring Ring Ring) MV

Ring Ring RingVERIVERY

If you wake up feeling happy, it seems like you’ll have a good day, right? With that in mind, I’d like to recommend “Ring Ring Ring.” It’s a track released by VERIVERY, a boy group that debuted in 2019.

Set to a mid-tempo sound, it conveys the message that “because you have someone you love, you can spend your morning feeling happy.” If you set it as your alarm, it’ll remind you of that special person every morning.

Another recommendation point is that it uses onomatopoeia reminiscent of an alarm clock.

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Shining BrightCSR

첫사랑(CSR) ‘빛을 따라서 (Shining Bright)’ OFFICIAL MV

Shining BrightCSR

Let me introduce “Shining Bright,” a song that evokes a refreshing morning sun.

It’s a track by the girl group CSR, who debuted in 2022, and it’s included on their album DELIGHT.

Set to an exhilarating, fast-paced sound, the song expresses an exciting sense of anticipation for the future, comparing a radiant future—and oneself—to the sun.

Listening to it will leave you feeling refreshed and positive.

I hope you’ll listen to it while feeling the morning sunlight.

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In conclusion

Have you found a favorite song? I’m sure any of these tracks will add color to the start of your day.

They’re perfect not only for waking up, but also for tough times or when you want a boost—so be sure to make good use of them!