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

Not AloneBOYS PLANET

[최종회] ♬Not Alone @FINAL TOP9 BATTLE | Mnet 230420 방송 [EN/JP]

This is a song by Boys Planet, a new-generation K-pop group from Korea, depicting the radiance of youth and the bonds between friends.

Released in April 2023, it also gained attention as the theme song for an audition program.

Set to a youthful, energetic melody, it conveys the idea of illuminating one another and the feelings for the days they’ve overcome together.

The resonant chorus blends with passionate vocals to bring a comforting warmth to listeners’ hearts.

Why not listen while reflecting on your own youth, feeling the importance of friends who are with you through both hard times and joyful moments?

Love 119RIIZE

RIIZE 라이즈 ‘Love 119’ MV

With its sweet piano melody and driving drum line, this track creates a dreamy atmosphere.

The lyrics compare the overwhelming rush of falling in love to an emergency, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2024, the song is performed by RIIZE, a boy group from South Korea.

Capturing the flutter of first love and the depth of a bond between lovers, it’s recommended not only for adults nostalgic for their youth but also for teenagers currently wrestling with love.

It’s a song that brings back the feeling of seeing the person you love shining brighter than anyone else in a crowd.

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.

AGOT7

GOT7 “A” M/V

It’s a bright song that calls out to a woman who’s bewildered by an unfamiliar love, hiding her feelings because she can’t be honest—urging her to open up and be truthful.

With its expansive, buoyant vocals, the track is a pleasure to listen to.

It makes you want to start stepping to the beat.

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.