[Youth Songs] Various K-POP & Korean Youth Anthems
Even though youth is portrayed differently from country to country, I believe it’s something that undeniably exists.
For those spending their days as students, of course—and even after becoming adults—there are surely times when you feel that sparkling emotion in your fulfilling days.
Whether it’s in shining moments or times of inner conflict, youth songs are always there to stay close to our hearts.
In this article, we’ve picked out many K-pop and Korean tracks among such songs of youth.
Friendship, romance, dreams, and more.
Please listen and let them overlap with your own feelings in many different ways.
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[Youth Songs] Various K-POP and Korean Youth Songs (81–90)
여섯 번째 여름PLAVE
A summer song by the virtual idol group PLAVE, who debuted in March 2023.
It was included as the title track on their first mini-album, “ASTERUM: The Shape of Things to Come,” released in August 2023.
In Korea, songs by such virtual groups are drawing significant attention.
Set to a nostalgic sound, the lyrics capture the irreplaceable moments of everyday life and the glow of youth.
It’s highly recommended for those who love bittersweet tracks.
Just like a real-life group, it conveys a richly emotive atmosphere and is deeply emotional.
Passionate Goodbye ft. 성시경PSY
Released in 2012 as a track on Part 1 of the sixth album, Psy 6 (Six Rules).
It’s a remake of a classic song released in 2007 by Yoo Hee-yeol—also known as TOY—who’s familiar to many as a TV host.
The title, which means “A Hot Goodbye,” features lyrics that evoke memories of youthful days.
Keeping the emotional core intact, the arrangement gives it a more accessible, enjoyable feel.
It portrays the cathartic outpouring of a friend’s heartbreak, overlapping with the image of belting it out at karaoke.
While it reads as a breakup song from the singer’s perspective, it’s also recommended as a piece that transcends borders, offering companionship to a heartbroken friend.
For a WhileSHAUN
Artist Shaun, known for “Way Back Home,” which went viral on TikTok and elsewhere.
As he began focusing more on activities in Japan in 2024, this new track was created as an original song dedicated to his Japanese fans.
It’s a youth anthem that makes you feel like both failures and successes—everything tough and everything fun—are all part of what makes us shine.
With highly relatable, wonderful lyrics, it’s quintessentially Shaun, culminating in a beautifully emotional atmosphere.
WE GOThe Wind
An up-tempo track by The Wind, a boy group that debuted under Around US Entertainment, founded by the members of HIGHLIGHT.
It was released in August 2023 as the title track of their first single, “Ready: Summer vacation,” marking a comeback after the short span of just three months.
The music video was reportedly filmed in Okinawa.
With its energetic sound and expansive vocals, the song is incredibly refreshing, making you feel like you could go anywhere.
It’s perfect for enhancing the fun of a drive or summer vacation, and the call-and-response parts are sure to get the crowd going at live shows! The sense of openness is outstanding—it’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
OVERDRIVEWEi
Adolescence is a time when we go through all kinds of inner conflicts, isn’t it? For example, we might lose confidence or become unsure about what goals to pursue.
That’s why I’d like to introduce ‘OVERDRIVE.’ It’s a song released by the boy group WEi, and it portrays the struggles of youth and the process of moving forward from them.
By the way, the song has both Korean and English versions.
The lyrics differ, so I think it’s interesting to compare them.
Love itYOUNITE
YOUNITE is a rising boy group whose 2022 debut track, “1 of 9,” became a hit on Japanese TikTok.
This song is the title track of their new EP, “Light: BIT Part.2,” released in October 2023, and it’s a refreshing number.
Its youthful vibe, evoking the colors of adolescence, will make your heart flutter.
It’s a pure love song that expresses the desire to get to know the one you like even more.
Be sure to notice how it connects to the story of “1 of 9.” With its flowing melody and soft soundscape, it’s a captivating gem.
[Youth Songs] Various K-POP & Korean youth songs (91–100)
NEW STARn.SSign
Released in November 2023 as n.SSign’s Japanese debut single.
It’s a coming-of-age song that truly feels like a “star of hope,” radiating the brilliance of the future.
The music video depicts student life and the lyrics celebrate bonds with friends, so I highly recommend it to younger listeners and anyone who loves refreshing, uplifting tracks.
It will wrap you in a bright, sunny feeling.
The members’ expansive vocals and the sense of openness in the mood are sure to color each listener’s new days.