Popular K-pop and Korean songs that brighten up YouTube Shorts
Songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts can leave a strong impression even in a short video, right?
K-pop is no exception.
In recent years, there have been many polished tracks, but the quirky numbers with unique rhythms and a distinctly Korean flavor are just as appealing.
This time, we’re introducing K-pop hits that are popular on short-form videos!
We’ve picked them from various angles, including trending songs charting now and tracks drawing attention in Korea itself.
Use this as a guide when you’re hunting for those familiar tunes—and be sure to spice up your social media with them, too!
Playlist
| Popular K-pop and Korean songs that brighten up YouTube Shorts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | MagneticILLIT |  play_arrow | ILLIT, a song that expresses a magnetic kind of love |
| 2 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A dream collaboration song between K-pop and a pop star is wildly popular worldwide. |
| 3 | FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG |  play_arrow | BIGBANG’s EDM songs are hugely popular around the world! |
| 4 | REBEL HEARTive |  play_arrow | IVE's new song is energetic and moving. |
| 5 | Shanghai RomanceORANGE CARAMEL |  play_arrow | A Song of Romance and Exoticism in Shanghai |
| 6 | CBZ (Prime time)BSS (SEVENTEEN) |  play_arrow | Energize modern people with a positive song |
| 7 | 어른들은 몰라요SEO EVE |  play_arrow | A song about the generation gap that became a huge hit on social media |
| 8 | 바람 (Wish)Choi Yu Ree |  play_arrow | Choi Yuri’s ballad depicting bittersweet love and bonds |
| 9 | DUETZICO, Lilas (Ikuta Rira) |  play_arrow | The best collaboration song by ZICO and Lila Ikuta |
| 10 | DRIPBABYMONSTER |  play_arrow | Rising stars of YG's new girl group |
| 11 | SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)LE SSERAFIM |  play_arrow | BTS j-hope releases new song 'Spaghetti' |
| 12 | 오늘만 I LOVE YOUBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | BOYNEXTDOOR's bittersweet heartbreak song |
| 13 | BBUU!PLAVE |  play_arrow | Playb’s hit single collaborates with Sanrio. |
| 14 | HOME SWEET HOME (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG)G-DRAGON |  play_arrow | A moving collaboration song with G-DRAGON's companions |
| 15 | Happy Hour (퇴근길) (With 권진아)J.Y. Park |  play_arrow | A soothing song that relaxes you after work |
| 16 | Whiplashaespa |  play_arrow | Aespa’s powerful self-affirmation track resonates deeply. |
| 17 | 휘파람 (WHISTLE)BLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK's debut song is captivating. |
| 18 | Blue ValentineNMIXX |  play_arrow | NMIXX’s first album, “Blue Valentine” |
| 19 | Eeny meeny miny moeFIFTY FIFTY |  play_arrow | FIFTY FIFTY’s new song expresses the tension of romance |
| 20 | Dear my X(나의 X에게)Kyoung Seo |  play_arrow | Kyunso’s moving love song shines with Korean culture. |
| 21 | 강아지의 달콤한 꿈강아지의 하루 |  play_arrow | Healing music themed around a dog's daily life |
| 22 | SAY CHEESE!BOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | Tom and Jerry 85th anniversary, hybrid song |
| 23 | FOCUSHearts2Hearts |  play_arrow | Hearts2H and others debut, music you can immerse yourself in at clubs |
| 24 | OVERDRIVETWS |  play_arrow | A rock song that captures TWS’s youthful spirit |
| 25 | House PartyVVUP |  play_arrow | VVUP’s festive digital single, full of vibrant energy |
| 26 | XOXZive |  play_arrow | IVE’s latest EP exudes a secret allure |
| 27 | Hollywood ActionBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | A movie-themed song about the courage to pursue your dreams |
| 28 | M.O.YUQI |  play_arrow | Yuqi’s solo song “Motivation”: a message of confidence |
| 29 | BEEPizna |  play_arrow | A young idol izna’s romantic dance-pop song |
| 30 | COLORNCT WISH |  play_arrow | Title track of NCT WISH's 3rd mini album |
| 31 | CHA CHA CHA (feat. G-DRAGON)Vince |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer track that captivates through a charismatic collaboration |
| 32 | DANCING ALONEKiliKiii |  play_arrow | Celebrating loneliness with a city-pop vibe |
| 33 | GO!CORTIS |  play_arrow | Innovative music by the next-generation artist CORTIS |
| 34 | SurfNCT WISH |  play_arrow | NCT WISH’s pre-release track colors the summer. |
| 35 | I WANT ITSTAYC |  play_arrow | STAYC's summer new song, an energetic track |
| 36 | Soda PopSaja Boys |  play_arrow | Saja Boys’ bewitching vocals like a trap |
| 37 | JUMPBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK's latest song, energetic charm |
| 38 | Stay With UN.TOP |  play_arrow | N.TOP’s debut song expresses youth and bonds |
| 39 | HOT SAUCEBABYMONSTER |  play_arrow | An exciting 80s-style hip-hop track |
| 40 | GoldenHUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast |  play_arrow | An epic evil-spirit hunter story of K-pop girls |
| 41 | Get A GuitarRIIZE |  play_arrow | From SM Entertainment in 2023… |
| 42 | HERMINNIE |  play_arrow | Minnie’s solo song expresses confidence and originality. |
| 43 | FAMOUSALLDAY PROJECT |  play_arrow | A five-member group with unconventional backgrounds; their confident message is striking. |
| 44 | SWICYUNIS |  play_arrow | The hit song from UNIS’s 2nd mini album, “SWICY.” |
| 45 | TouchKATSEYE |  play_arrow | Song(s) by the multinational girl group KATSEYE |
| 46 | I Feel GoodBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | An exhilarating track with a powerful sound |
| 47 | Don’t Say You Love MeJIN |  play_arrow | The heartfelt ballad by BTS’s Jin, “Echo” |
| 48 | When the Day ComesTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | A song that weaves together the bittersweetness and hope of youth |
| 49 | PookieFIFTY FIFTY |  play_arrow | FIFTY FIFTY's new song brims with enchanting, dreamlike charm |
| 50 | Countdown!TWS |  play_arrow | A refreshing song by TWS with youthful messages |
| 51 | Love LanguageTXT |  play_arrow | An Afro house dance number expressing love |
| 52 | like JENNIEJENNIE |  play_arrow | The world-renowned BLACKPINK’s me... |
| 53 | Almond ChocolateILLIT |  play_arrow | ILLIT’s sweet-and-sour love song, a cute track |
| 54 | Tick-TackILLIT |  play_arrow | The pop songs of the captivating girl group ILLIT |
| 55 | 1999MARK |  play_arrow | Funky guitar riffs and brass sounds are... |
| 56 | Hype BoyNewJeans |  play_arrow | N… filled with the thrill of youth and the exhilaration of love |
| 57 | 춘몽HYUN SEO |  play_arrow | Hyunseo’s new song: a pleasant track that portrays longing |
| 58 | THUMPING(쿵쿵쿵)Kim Min Seung |  play_arrow | Gaining popularity on TikTok and Instagram… |
| 59 | 이렇게 좋아해 본 적이 없어요BOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | A love ballad by BOYNEXTDOOR |
| 60 | The ChaseHearts2Hearts |  play_arrow | Sensing a new era with fantastical K-pop |
| 61 | I DO MEKiiiKiii |  play_arrow | A powerful piece themed around self-expression and respect for individuality… |
| 62 | TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)G-DRAGON |  play_arrow | A leading figure in the Korean music scene and a member of BIGBANG... |