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 (1–10)
In The MorningJBJ95
A unit by Kim Sanggyun and Takada Kenta, formerly of JBJ.
It’s a track included on the 2019 album “SPARK.” It’s a heartwarming number about how hearing the voice of the person you love is better than any morning call and makes for the perfect wake-up.
Not only the lyrics, but the melody is incredibly soothing.
It’s the ultimate healing song, and it feels more like something you’d want as a relaxed weekend alarm.
HANDS UPBIGBANG
BIGBANG’s up-tempo track that brings the sense of unity at live shows to a peak.
The catchy melody and smooth rap parts will get you hyped! With the title “Hands Up,” it also feels connected to the idea of waking up in “WAKE UP.” Listen to ‘HANDS UP’ and wake yourself up—you’ll be ready to kick off a fiery day!
Good Morning BabyA Pink
A mid-tempo tune by Apink released in 2014.
From the phrasing of the lyrics to the intro that feels like morning light streaming in, it’s the perfect track for waking up! Above all, it’s insanely cute! The members’ charming cuteness really shines.
There’s a Japanese version too, with heartwarming, feel-good lyrics that I also recommend.
It’s a morning song I definitely want you to listen to.
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.
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.