[Youth Songs] Various K-POP & Korean Youth Anthems

EverydayMAMAMOO

[MV] MAMAMOO(마마무) _ Everyday(매일 봐요)

It’s a perfect spring song that captures a girl’s heart saying, ‘Always keep your eyes only on me.’ It’s a refreshing track—unlike their usual cool style—that suits spring perfectly.

If you watch the music video, with its distinctive pastel colors, first thing in the morning, it feels like you’ll be energized for the whole day.

LIAR LIAROH MY GIRL

[MV] 오마이걸(OH MY GIRL) _ LIAR LIAR

This song is about a girl who spends the whole day under her blankets daydreaming about whether the person she likes loves her back.

The music video also features a colorful, fantastical world that feels like getting lost in a realm of imagination, making it fun to watch.

Eyes on youSEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) ‘Eyes on you’ Official MV

A track included in SPILL THE FEELS, the mini-album released by the Korea-based group SEVENTEEN in October 2024.

It’s an upbeat song built on a ’90s dance beat, with lyrics that resonate by depicting the strong bond among the members.

While portraying the struggle against loneliness and hardship, it sings about the importance of supporting one another.

Alongside its energetic sound, the song showcases a new side of SEVENTEEN.

It’s perfect for times when you’re feeling down or need a boost—sure to offer comfort to listeners.

Youth2YouthEPEX

EPEX(이펙스) – 청춘에게 M/V

It’s the title track from EPEX’s first full-length album, released in April 2024.

The lyrics, which vividly portray the brilliance and anxieties of youth, skillfully express the complex emotions of young people.

Messages like “Let’s shine a light” reflect youths who face forward even while carrying uncertainty.

The music video depicts the joys and loneliness that come with growing up, including scenes like a 20th birthday.

It’s a recommended song not only for those in the midst of their youth, but also for adults who feel nostalgic for days gone by.

Each listen is sure to give you the courage to live true to yourself!

Bubble GumNewJeans

NewJeans (뉴진스) ‘Bubble Gum’ Official MV

A sparkling, glittering pop number from the popular Korean girl group NewJeans.

It’s also included as the B-side on their double single “How Sweet,” released in May 2024.

The song expresses the frustration, sweetness, and flutter of being in love, layered with vivid, bubblegum-like imagery.

Its heart‑pounding sound evokes the exhilaration of a budding romance and is simply enchanting.

It’s also been a hot topic as the tie-in for a Japanese shampoo commercial.

Brimming with a pop, happy vibe, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to brighten their days and feel energized.

상남자 (Boy In Luv)BTS

[MV] BTS(방탄소년단) _ Boy In Luv(상남자)

The lyrics, about a delinquent boy’s first serious love, convey his earnest wish to become her oppa (boyfriend) even as she toys with his feelings.

They brilliantly capture a young man’s frustration at not understanding the complexities of a woman’s heart.

The performance in school uniforms looks really cool.

NERDYifeye

ifeye (이프아이) ‘NERDY’ MV

This is the debut track of ifeye, a six-member girl group that debuted in April 2025.

It’s a pop tune that celebrates individuality and self-affirmation, with a melodious sound and an addictive hook that resonates pleasantly.

Produced by world-renowned producer Jon Shave, the song stands out for its enchanting worldbuilding and the harmony woven by its pop rhythms.

Released as the title track of the EP “ERLU BLUE,” the EP contains four songs in total, including an English version.

The music video, featuring sets reminiscent of schools and libraries and a striking butterfly motif, portrays the embrace of one’s true self.

Drawing attention with appearances such as throwing the first pitch and taking the ceremonial first at-bat at a Korean pro baseball game the day after their debut, ifeye is on the rise.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone who relates to the emotions of youth or enjoys catchy female vocals.

Kakurenba (Korean Ver.)PLAVE

PLAVE ‘숨바꼭질 (Hide and Seek)’ M/V (Performance Ver.)

A pop-rock number released in September 2025 by PLAVE, the virtual idol group that debuted in 2023.

It’s the Korean version of the single that was released in Japan in July of the same year and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Using “hide-and-seek” as a metaphor for the passage of time and the emotional distance in the present, the song weaves together the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth over a nostalgic sound.

The band-oriented sound, crafted with the members’ own involvement, overflows with feeling and is deeply emotional—much like a real-life group.

The musicality they showcased on their mini-album ‘Caligo Pt.1’ is on full display here as well.

Perfect for when you want to feel that end-of-summer melancholy.

Our SummerTOMORROW X TOGETHER

[T:TIME] TOMORROW X TOGETHER ‘Our Summer’ (selfie ver.) – TXT (투모로우바이투게더)

A house-pop track included on TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s debut album “The Dream Chapter: STAR,” released in March 2019.

It features catchy vocal-synth sounds and a pleasant melody, with refreshingly bright lyrics that depict iconic moments of enjoying friendship and adventure.

An acoustic mix was released in May 2019, offering a soothing arrangement that incorporates R&B and ballad elements.

Perfect for drives and making summer memories—highly recommended when you want to feel the sparkle of youth!

뿜뿜(BBoom BBoom)momoland

[MV] MOMOLAND (모모랜드) _ BBoom BBoom (뿜뿜)

A story about a girl who’s determined to make the man she likes her own.

She expresses the heart-pounding feeling she gets just by looking at her crush with the phrase “BBoom BBoom.” It conveys the emotions of a confident yet inexperienced girl in love.