[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 Songs (41–50)
뿜뿜(BBoom BBoom)momoland
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.
[Youth Songs] Various K-POP and Korean Youth Songs (51–60)
풍선Tōhōshinki
The song “Balloon,” a cover of the artist Five Fingers, has lyrics that bring back childhood dreams and convey the feeling of never forgetting one’s childlike innocence.
In the music video, TVXQ set aside their cool, charismatic image to show a cute, playful side.
이상형(Ideal Type)CATCH THE YOUNG
This is a digital single released in June 2025 by Catch The Young, a band that champions “youthful pop rock.” Riding on a refreshing sound that fuses synth-pop with classic rock, it portrays a love that’s awkward yet earnest.
After singing about a journey of adventure on their album “Catch The Young: Fragments of Odyssey,” here they reveal a new side: the racing heartbeat of first love.
You may find yourself relating to the nervousness of facing your crush and the frustrating inability to put your feelings into words.
It’s the perfect companion for a summer drive or stroll, sure to evoke that sweet-and-sour feeling of youth.
Summer Was YouH1-KEY
This is a track by H1-KEY that’s drawing attention for its healthy beauty and solid talent.
Included on the album “Lovestruck,” released in June 2025, it features a driving band sound reminiscent of anime rock.
The song nostalgically portrays the sparkle of a summer that has passed and the bittersweet memories of young love.
It’s as if you can hear the protagonist’s wistful monologue, musing, “If only, back then…” Listen to it at dusk as summer fades, and it might make you sentimental, recalling your own youthful days.
청춘서약QWER
The Korean girl band QWER was born from a project planned and produced by YouTuber Kim Gae-ran, who has over 3 million subscribers.
This work, released in February 2025, is their first self-written song—a heartwarming number that expresses the brilliance of youth and the determination of young people.
Blending energetic band sounds with a catchy melody, it conveys a strong will to overcome the anxieties and uncertainties of youth.
Singing about the bonds between friends who move forward toward their dreams, this song gives you courage when your heart feels like breaking or when you want to take a new step.
Barbie Dreams (feat. Kaliii)FIFTY FIFTY
A track released in July 2023 by the girl group FIFTY FIFTY, whose song “Cupid” has become a global hit, especially in the U.S.
and U.K.
Selected as the only K-pop artists for the soundtrack of the film Barbie, their song overflows with a bubbly vibe and glamorous flair that evoke Barbie’s image.
The vocals are processed, likely to align with the original work’s world-building.
It’s very catchy and dazzling, with a sparkly atmosphere that will lift your mood!
VERY NICESEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN’s signature track “VERY NICE” is an upbeat tune with a pop vibe that’s guaranteed to lift your mood.
Its hip-hop flavored, hard-hitting track and heavy beats deliver a fast-paced, energetic sound.
The lyrics portray the feelings of a man in love, capturing both turmoil and hope in a way that really tugs at the heart.
Their many catchy songs are highly praised in Japan as well, with melodies so addictive you can’t help but hum along.
And the unique performances woven by the 13 members show a variety of expressions within a single song, so it feels fresh no matter how many times you listen—never getting old!
