[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)
When the Day ComesTOMORROW X TOGETHER
A delicate song woven with the warm resonance of acoustic guitar, brimming with the bittersweetness and hope of youth.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER joins the OST for tvN’s drama “Someday, a Wise Resident Life.” Members Soobin and Yeonjun make cameo appearances in the series, adding sparkle to the much-talked-about scene where they perform as the fictional idol group “HI-BOYZ.” Since its release in May 2025, the song’s candid portrayal of pure young love and the members’ refreshing vocals have continued to captivate both drama fans and K-pop listeners.
A gem of a track, highly recommended for anyone seeking a fresh, pure love song.
CBZ (Prime time)BSS (SEVENTEEN)
An energetic song with a positive message that incorporates elements of swing jazz and country.
It’s the title track of TELEPARTY, the second single album by BSS, a subunit of SEVENTEEN, released on January 8, 2025.
Characterized by a light, upbeat rhythm and humorous melody, it’s a track that invigorates listeners.
Emphasizing the importance of enjoying each day, this work is perfect for those feeling stressed or tired.
The music video features celebrities such as actor Moon Sang-hoon and Uhm Jung-hwa, making it even more enjoyable.
Beautiful RestrictionNewJeans
A track released in September 2023 as part of the OST for the Netflix drama “A Time Called You.” It’s a remake by the sensational NewJeans of Kim Jong-seo’s 1996 song “Beautiful Restriction.” The tempo is slower, shifting the original’s lively vibe into something nostalgic and emo.
NewJeans’ subtly retro style meshes perfectly with the song’s world, making it a superb remake.
The cute, romantic lyrics are lovely too—it’s a love song that expresses how love can change a person for the better.
FadeawayBOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR, the boys’ group produced by Zico, has been a hot topic.
Their song “Fadeaway,” released in November 2023, was selected for the OST of the popular Gen Z Korean webtoon “GARBAGE TIME.” Its brisk, refreshing melody and band sound feel great and really lift your mood! Centered on the high school basketball team featured in the webtoon, the song paints scenes of the game while conveying the passion poured into moments that can only happen now.
PlanetBXB
In the flow of ordinary days, you suddenly fall in love by chance.
This is an R&B-flavored mid-tempo track that sings about that heart-fluttering moment.
It’s delivered as the first comeback since debut by BXB—a boy group that debuted in 2023 and includes four former TRCNG members.
The music video, brimming with the group’s youthful concept, and the dreamy, beautiful soundscape are wonderfully romantic.
It’s sure to make your heart skip a beat as it stays close to the feeling of being in love.
YOUTH!!!CATCH THE YOUNG
A track included on the debut mini-album “Catch The Young : Fragments of Youth,” released in 2023 by the boy band Catch The Young.
It’s a pleasant uptempo number with a retro sound that puts synthesizers front and center.
Fresh and breezy, yet exhilarating! You can feel the lively energy and sparkling charm of youth.
It’s a hopeful song that I’d especially recommend to listeners who enjoy that kind of vibe—and to the younger generation in particular.
U&IHi-Fi Un!corn
Hi-Fi Un!corn is a boys’ band born from the Japan–Korea joint project “THE IDOL BAND: BOY’S BATTLE,” by the SBS Group and FNC Entertainment.
This is their second single, and the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “I Cannot Reach You,” in which vocalist Takato Fukujima appears.
Amazingly, the song was written and composed by CNBLUE’s Yonghwa! Some of you may have felt a sense of déjà vu.
True to Yonghwa’s style, it’s a catchy, heart-stirring youth anthem.
It conveys a message of savoring the irreplaceable present and looking ahead to the future.
The twin-vocal harmonies by Takato and Um Taemin are also superb and truly moving!
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.