[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 & Korean Youth Anthems (21–30)
Nice to meet you.TWS
It’s a bright, poppy track included on boy group TWS’s Japanese debut single, “Hajimemashite.” Right after its release in July 2025, it shot to No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Rankings and quickly became a hot topic.
True to their “Boyhood Pop” concept, the song captures the excitement of that first meeting—perfect for a page out of youth.
The ticking clock and rewind-like sounds express a heart pounding so hard you wish time would stop.
The coupling track also includes the opening theme for the anime “A Bouquet for the Ugly.” It’s great for the start of a new romance or for embracing the anticipation of a fresh chapter in life.
Why not spend some time with this song, cherishing those fleeting, innocent feelings you can only experience right now?
ShinePENTAGON
It’s a song that expresses a man’s wish for things not to change, even if he ends up confessing his love.
It paints a very romantic picture of a young man who’s clumsy and not good at romance, but gives it his all.
If someone confessed like this, you’d almost want to say yes.
[Youth Songs] Various K-POP & Korean Youth Songs (31–40)
Grateful to TearsEPEX
A grand, emotionally stirring soft rock track.
It’s a song by EPEX, a boy group that has won numerous rookie awards since their 2021 debut.
This work is the title track of their 3rd full-length album, “Youth Chapter 3: ROMANTIC YOUTH,” released in July 2025.
As the conclusion to the “Youth” series that has continued since 2024, it’s a very special song.
The title, which speaks of being grateful to the point of tears, conveys an overflowing sentiment toward the people who have supported their journey thus far.
Its expansive soundscape makes that earnest message all the more moving.
The emotional vocals of each member sink deeply into the heart.
My First Love SongKickFlip
The much-anticipated rookie boy group from JYP Entertainment released a title track in September 2025 that’s a full-on youth anthem themed around the flutter of first love and the nerves of confessing.
Blending pop-punk elements with an energetic rock sound, the punchy guitar riffs and synths amplify the racing-heart excitement.
The youngest member, Donghyun, took part in writing and composing, and the lyrics brim with down-to-earth, relatable emotion.
Included on the album “My First Flip,” the song earned the group their first music show win in October, marking a remarkable feat just nine months after debut.
First-week sales also surpassed 400,000 copies, underscoring the group’s growth.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to relive the sweet-and-sour feelings of first love or bask in the glow of youth.
불장난 (PLAYING WITH FIRE)BLACKPINK
The lyrics that sing of this love being like playing with fire reflect the heart of a young woman torn between whether it’s true love or a false one.
While her mother’s scolding words still echo in her mind, the perilous urge to let herself be consumed by love is even stronger—a psychology of a risky, lovestruck girl that many find deeply relatable.
NoNoNoA Pink
It’s a song that gently sings to support the person who was always there for me in hard times—now it’s my turn to be there for them.
It encourages you, saying, “Don’t be sad, because I’m here,” and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
Try listening to it together with a friend who’s feeling down.
IF I SAY, I LOVE YOUBOYNEXTDOOR
This is a digital single by the boy group BOYNEXTDOOR, released in January 2025.
The lyrics, themed around self-loathing and lingering feelings after a breakup, are striking, and the contrast with its upbeat dance-pop sound is particularly appealing.
The track won first place for the first time on Mnet’s music program M Countdown, aired on January 16, marking an important work that showcases BOYNEXTDOOR’s musical growth.
Its content resonates with those who have experienced heartbreak and inner conflict, making it a recommended BGM when you want a boost or to look forward.