Popular K-pop and Korean songs that brighten up YouTube Shorts

BEEPizna

izna ‘BEEP’ MV

A track released in June 2025 by izna, the group born from the survival show I-LAND2.

Comparing the thrill of a budding romance to an “emergency alarm” is such a unique and delightful idea.

It’s dance-pop with crisp, refreshing synths and a bouncy rhythm, packed with a lively, high-teen vibe.

They’ve had incredible momentum since debut, even taking first place on music shows.

This song perfectly captures that exciting feeling when love is just beginning.

The harmony between izna’s cute charm and the happy sound is wonderful!

COLORNCT WISH

NCT WISH 엔시티 위시 ‘COLOR’ MV

NCT WISH, a boy group that gained popularity as a spinoff from NCT, has been turning heads in Japan as well, winning numerous rookie awards since their 2024 debut.

This is the title track from their third mini-album, released in September 2025.

The song is an electro-pop number characterized by powerful synthesizers.

It unfolds with a jazzy chord progression, and the rhythm shifts dynamically in the chorus—just listening is guaranteed to lift your spirits! The work carries a confident message about freely shaping the future in their own colors, which aligns perfectly with their style.

If you play it when you’re ready to take on something new, its energetic sound will give you a push forward.

CHA CHA CHA (feat. G-DRAGON)Vince

Vince – ‘차차차 (CHA CHA CHA) (feat. G-DRAGON)’ ANIMATED VISUALIZER

Vince, the ace producer behind numerous hits including BLACKPINK’s “Shut Down,” has released a track featuring BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON.

It’s the very definition of a charismatic collaboration.

This stylish song blends hip-hop and R&B with a light Latin cha-cha rhythm, evoking a refreshing summer-night vibe.

Vince’s sweet, soft vocals create a floating sensation that intersects smoothly with G-DRAGON’s charismatic rap, producing a pleasing chemical reaction.

Arriving about a year and nine months after his 2023 EP “The Drive,” this release is perfect for a night drive or whenever you’re in the mood to feel a bit more sophisticated, wrapping you in a grown-up atmosphere.

DANCING ALONEKiliKiii

KiiiKiii 키키 ‘DANCING ALONE’ MV

A city pop-style dance number with a nostalgic sound reminiscent of a summer twilight, it’s effortlessly pleasant to the ear.

This piece was released in August of the same year by KiliKiii, a group that debuted in March 2025, and their experimental musicality has been drawing attention.

The track fuses city pop and retro synth-pop in a contemporary way.

Its lyrics portray dancing alone not as a symbol of loneliness, but as a positive act that celebrates freedom and the precious bonds with friends—there’s something quietly empowering about that.

It feels like the perfect song for nights when you want to bask in summer memories or when you’re in a slightly sentimental mood.

GO!CORTIS

CORTIS (코르티스) ‘GO!’ Official MV

CORTIS, drawing attention as the next presence following BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, is a truly young creator crew that champions “collaborative creation,” with every member handling everything from songwriting and composing to choreography.

This work is the opening intro track for their debut EP, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES, released in August 2025.

It’s a hip-hop tune where razor-sharp synths race over a minimal trap beat, serving as a musical statement of intent for the group.

You can feel a powerful drive to break fixed ideas—almost as if their name’s ethos of “coloring outside the lines” has been turned directly into sound.

Listen to it when you’re starting something new; their passion will come through, and it will surely give you courage!

SurfNCT WISH

NCT WISH 엔시티 위시 ‘Surf’ MV

NCT WISH is a new group born from NCT, active in both Japan and Korea.

With the renowned solo artist BoA serving as producer, they’ve been drawing a lot of attention.

In August 2025, they released a pre-release track from their mini-album “Color.” The song is a hybrid dance-pop piece, blending funk-influenced rhythms with a refreshingly crisp sound.

Its lyrics liken the free energy of youth to surfing, and paired with a light, vibe-centered melody, they create a breezy atmosphere.

It’s perfect not only for summer drives, but also for those moments when you want to lift your mood.

I WANT ITSTAYC

STAYC(스테이씨) ‘I WANT IT’ MV

This is STAYC’s summer tune.

Following the March 2025 single “S” in their home country, this release is an energetic electropop track that shines under the summer sun.

Produced by the team Black Eyed Pilseung, it features highly addictive melodies.

It captures a protagonist who charges straight toward what they want, as if under a summer spell.

Whether it’s the impulse of love or a thirst for dreams, that straightforward feeling frees the listener’s heart.

You’ll find yourself resonating with the powerful emotions that give you a push forward.