Recommended K-pop for the morning: Korean wake-up songs
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!
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Recommended K-pop for the morning: Korean wake-up songs (11–20)
Up!Kep1er
“Up!” by Kep1er, a nine-member girl group.
This track is an upbeat, cute-sounding, invigorating number that blows away your sleepiness! Included on their second album “DOUBLAST,” released in 2022, it serves as the album’s opening track and fills you with a positive feeling, like something good is about to begin.
The music video, with its charming theme-park-like world, is super cute too, so check it out if you’d like!
To Heartfromis_9
This is the title track from fromis_9’s first mini-album, the girl group born from the audition program “Idol School.” Written and composed by Lee Ki-yong Bae, who has worked on many of GFRIEND’s masterpieces, it’s brimming with a fresh, bubbly cuteness that makes your heart skip.
The lyrics portray pure first love and evoke a youthful, innocent feeling.
Falling in love can make you tingle with excitement and feel like your world has changed, and this song is also recommended as a wake-up tune that will make the morning air feel crisp and refreshing!
Bubble GumNewJeans
A city-pop sound that evokes a refreshing light, with a harmony woven by the gentle tones of electric piano and flute.
It’s a perfect morning track delivered by NewJeans on their second single “How Sweet” in May 2024.
In the music video, which captures scenes by the seaside and on a ranch, the members’ natural smiles leave a lasting impression.
In Japan, it was used as the theme song for “Mezamashi 8” and in Kao’s Essential commercials.
With its airy, buoyant melody and invigorating rhythm, this piece energizes the start of your day and provides a pleasantly refreshing wake-up.
Good Night & Good MorningVIXX
Literally, it’s a single track that combines “good morning” and “good night,” but I think it can also be taken to mean something like “goodbye, and a new beginning.” Because the lyrics portray parting with a minor, somber tone, it might be hard to use as a regular wake-up song, but for those who like that kind of atmosphere or who have just gone through a breakup, it will probably resonate deeply.
It’s included on Kratos, released in 2016.
ShaLalaSAY MY NAME
A retro-pop tune that heralds the arrival of spring has arrived from Korea.
It’s included on My Name Is…, the second mini-album from SAY MY NAME, a seven-member multinational girl group that debuted in 2024.
Alongside its bright, sweet melody, the song captures a fresh, fleeting moment of youth.
According to leader Hitomi Honda, the members encouraged one another during production and grew together, infusing the track with a sense of fluttering excitement.
The music video also leaves a strong impression, featuring the seven members in tracksuits performing a refreshing, dynamic dance.
It’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to feel the start of a joyful, heart-lifting morning.
Make It RightBTS
A track included in BTS’s smash-hit 2019 album “MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA.” The melody is delicate and might not feel particularly morning-like, but the title “Make It Right” carries meanings like “do it over” or “make up,” and it inspires the feeling of starting fresh from today.
If you’re in the mood to reset, try setting this song as your alarm.
LALALATwice
This heartwarming mid-tempo tune gently wraps the morning air, with member Jeongyeon having penned the lyrics.
Mina’s gentle voice at the opening sets a calm tone for waking up.
Included on the November 2018 album “YES or YES,” the release topped both Korea’s Gaon and Japan’s Oricon album charts.
Each member’s distinctive voice is soothing, making you feel as if a loved one is waking you up.
It’s perfect for leisurely getting ready in the morning or starting your day on a peaceful note.
If I’m S, Can You Be My N?TWS
A refreshing pop tune that expresses a love that attracts like the S and N poles of a magnet.
It’s the title track from boy group TWS’s second mini album SUMMER BEAT!, released in June 2024.
With funky rhythms and vivid synths weaving a hybrid pop sound, it’s perfect for waking up in the morning.
The music video, which tells the story of boys preparing for a high jump meet, is also striking.
Their youthful, invigorating vocals and powerful harmonies deliver an exciting feeling for a brand-new day.
Radiant like sunlight, this song is ideal for anyone wanting to embrace a morning-oriented lifestyle.
THUMPINGKim Min Seung
An up-tempo pop tune by Kim Min-seung.
It gained attention as part of the OST for the popular 2015 drama “She Was Pretty.” With its light rhythm and catchy melody, it captures the excitement and joy of falling in love.
The lyrics are charming too, featuring heart-fluttering lines like picturing your lover first thing in the morning.
Coupled with the drama’s popularity—peaking at a 19.7% viewership rating—it won over many listeners.
How about waking up to these cute, quintessentially Korean lyrics?
PopcornD.O
If you’re looking for a sweet and heartwarming Korean love song, be sure to check this one out! It’s a new track released in April 2024 by D.O., known as the main vocalist of EXO.
The lyrics are striking, likening the flutter of love to popcorn popping.
Sung over a bright, catchy melody, the words convey the joy and special feelings of being in love.
Right after its release, it drew international attention, topping the iTunes Top Albums chart in 28 countries.
In the music video, D.O.
sings happily while surrounded by popcorn, with a memorable depiction of a new morning.
It’s a great pick not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants a boost of positive energy.