[Nutosong] Korea’s New + Retro Masterpieces · K-POP
Korea’s “newtro” culture, which has drawn attention especially with its surge in popularity since 2019.
In this article, we’ll spotlight K-pop tracks where you can really feel that newtro vibe.
A fresh sensation born from a fusion of new and retro!
It’s a culture emblematic of the Reiwa era’s beginning, popular mainly among millennials and younger (teens to 30s), and embraced in areas like fashion and lifestyle as well.
In music, you’ll find soothing tracks influenced by city pop, and glittering, dazzling soundscapes centered on synthesizers—sure to get your heart racing.
Let’s dive in and enjoy the charm of these newtro songs!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | I CAN’T STOP METwice |  play_arrow | Beyond the bounds of Asia, from music fans around the world... |
| 2 | KNOCK (With PARKMOONCHI(박문치))Gwon Jina (Kuwon Jina) |  play_arrow | The audition program “K-POP Star” si… |
| 3 | Blue HourTXT(TOMORROW X TOGETHER) |  play_arrow | With powerful vocals and dance performances, they captivate listeners... |
| 4 | We Ride(운전만해)Brave Girls |  play_arrow | Crossing hip-hop and electronica… |
| 5 | Love In SpaceCherry Bullet |  play_arrow | A Korean idol song where you can feel that retro-newtro vibe... |
| 6 | Last night storyIU |  play_arrow | An overwhelming presence in South Korea, to the point of being called the “nation’s little sister”… |
| 7 | Ring RingRocket Punch |  play_arrow | Comprised of members from Japan and South Korea… |
| 8 | NEONYUKIKA |  play_arrow | Debuted as a solo singer in South Korea in 2019… |
| 9 | 보라빛 밤 (pporappippam)SUNMI |  play_arrow | The female idol group, Wonder Girls, beco... |
| 10 | DilemmaRainbow note |  play_arrow | Looking for a nostalgic yet new neo-retro song... |
| 11 | LA DI DAEVERGLOW |  play_arrow | A woman who is gaining attention not only in South Korea but also in Europe and the United States… |
| 12 | SET ME FREELadies’ Code |  play_arrow | A female idol group that was active in the 2010s... |
| 13 | Thumbs Upmomoland |  play_arrow | An upbeat vibe that evokes a dazzling dance floor… |
| 14 | 90’s LoveNCT U |  play_arrow | A globally composed of multinational members... |
| 15 | 나로 바꾸자 Switch to me (duet with JYP)RAIN(비) |  play_arrow | An actor and singer who is active mainly in Asia, Pi... |
| 16 | I Feel YouWONDER GIRLS |  play_arrow | The woman who sparked the Korean idol boom… |
| 17 | G999 (feat. Mirani)Munbyoru/MoonByul (Munbyoru) |  play_arrow | As a member of the girl group MAMAMOO... |
| 18 | When We Disco (Duet with 선미)박진영 (J.Y. Park) |  play_arrow | Producing K-pop artists number... |
| 19 | Star이달의 소녀（LOONA） |  play_arrow | A female idol group that enjoys borderless popularity |
| 20 | Starlight태일 (TAEIL) |  play_arrow | It was also featured on the soundtrack of the drama “Twenty-Five, Twenty-One,” but… |
| 21 | YOUTH!!!CATCH THE YOUNG |  play_arrow | A refreshing song from CTY brimming with youthful energy |
| 22 | GroovyCRAVITY |  play_arrow | CRAVITY’s new song “Groovy” is rhythmic. |
| 23 | Lonely nightJUJU SECRET |  play_arrow | Prompted by their appearance together on a variety show, Lee… |
| 24 | Afterlife (Feat. OOHYO)SPACECOWBOY |  play_arrow | SpaceCowboy's synth-pop |
| 25 | SOUL LADYYUKIKA |  play_arrow | YUKIKA debuts as a K-pop singer in Korea |
| 26 | 숙녀Yubin |  play_arrow | Yubin makes her solo debut with retro city pop |