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 |
| 1east | MagneticILLIT |  play_arrow | ILLIT, a song that expresses a magnetic kind of love |
| 2east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A dream collaboration song between K-pop and a pop star is wildly popular worldwide. |
| 3east | FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG |  play_arrow | BIGBANG’s EDM songs are hugely popular around the world! |
| 4east | Shanghai RomanceORANGE CARAMEL |  play_arrow | A Song of Romance and Exoticism in Shanghai |
| 5east | REBEL HEARTive |  play_arrow | IVE's new song is energetic and moving. |
| 6east | CBZ (Prime time)BSS (SEVENTEEN) |  play_arrow | Energize modern people with a positive song |
| 7east | 어른들은 몰라요SEO EVE |  play_arrow | A song about the generation gap that became a huge hit on social media |
| 8east | 바람 (Wish)Choi Yu Ree |  play_arrow | Choi Yuri’s ballad depicting bittersweet love and bonds |
| 9east | DRIPBABYMONSTER |  play_arrow | Rising stars of YG's new girl group |
| 10east | 오늘만 I LOVE YOUBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | BOYNEXTDOOR's bittersweet heartbreak song |
| 11east | Whiplashaespa |  play_arrow | Aespa’s powerful self-affirmation track resonates deeply. |
| 12east | HOME SWEET HOME (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG)G-DRAGON |  play_arrow | A moving collaboration song with G-DRAGON's companions |
| 13east | 휘파람 (WHISTLE)BLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK's debut song is captivating. |
| 14east | Dear my X(나의 X에게)Kyoung Seo |  play_arrow | Kyunso’s moving love song shines with Korean culture. |
| 15east | DUETZICO, Lilas (Ikuta Rira) |  play_arrow | The best collaboration song by ZICO and Lila Ikuta |
| 16east | SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)LE SSERAFIM |  play_arrow | BTS j-hope releases new song 'Spaghetti' |
| 17east | BBUU!PLAVE |  play_arrow | Playb’s hit single collaborates with Sanrio. |
| 18east | 강아지의 달콤한 꿈강아지의 하루 |  play_arrow | Healing music themed around a dog's daily life |
| 19east | Blue ValentineNMIXX |  play_arrow | NMIXX’s first album, “Blue Valentine” |
| 20east | XOXZive |  play_arrow | IVE’s latest EP exudes a secret allure |
| 21east | Eeny meeny miny moeFIFTY FIFTY |  play_arrow | FIFTY FIFTY’s new song expresses the tension of romance |
| 22east | SAY CHEESE!BOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | Tom and Jerry 85th anniversary, hybrid song |
| 23east | FOCUSHearts2Hearts |  play_arrow | Hearts2H and others debut, music you can immerse yourself in at clubs |
| 24east | House PartyVVUP |  play_arrow | VVUP’s festive digital single, full of vibrant energy |
| 25east | OVERDRIVETWS |  play_arrow | A rock song that captures TWS’s youthful spirit |
| 26east | Happy Hour (퇴근길) (With 권진아)J.Y. Park |  play_arrow | A soothing song that relaxes you after work |
| 27east | BEEPizna |  play_arrow | A young idol izna’s romantic dance-pop song |
| 28east | Hollywood ActionBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | A movie-themed song about the courage to pursue your dreams |
| 29east | M.O.YUQI |  play_arrow | Yuqi’s solo song “Motivation”: a message of confidence |
| 30east | GO!CORTIS |  play_arrow | CORTIS unveils new music that breaks stereotypes |
| 31east | HERMINNIE |  play_arrow | Minnie’s solo song expresses confidence and originality. |
| 32east | COLORNCT WISH |  play_arrow | Title track of NCT WISH's 3rd mini album |
| 33east | I WANT ITSTAYC |  play_arrow | STAYC's summer new song, an energetic track |
| 34east | DANCING ALONEKiliKiii |  play_arrow | Celebrating loneliness with a city-pop vibe |
| 35east | CHA CHA CHA (feat. G-DRAGON)Vince |  play_arrow | A refreshing summer track that captivates through a charismatic collaboration |
| 36east | HOT SAUCEBABYMONSTER |  play_arrow | An exciting 80s-style hip-hop track |
| 37east | Stay With UN.TOP |  play_arrow | N.TOP’s debut song expresses youth and bonds |
| 38east | SurfNCT WISH |  play_arrow | NCT WISH’s pre-release track colors the summer. |
| 39east | Get A GuitarRIIZE |  play_arrow | RIIZE’s positive dance pop |
| 40east | Soda PopSaja Boys |  play_arrow | Saja Boys’ bewitching vocals like a trap |
| 41east | JUMPBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK's latest song, energetic charm |
| 42east | SWICYUNIS |  play_arrow | The hit song from UNIS’s 2nd mini album, “SWICY.” |
| 43east | THUMPING(쿵쿵쿵)Kim Min Seung |  play_arrow | A popular song that expresses the excitement of love |
| 44east | FAMOUSALLDAY PROJECT |  play_arrow | A five-member group with unconventional backgrounds; their confident message is striking. |
| 45east | TouchKATSEYE |  play_arrow | Song(s) by the multinational girl group KATSEYE |
| 46east | GoldenHUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast |  play_arrow | An epic evil-spirit hunter story of K-pop girls |
| 47east | PookieFIFTY FIFTY |  play_arrow | FIFTY FIFTY's new song brims with enchanting, dreamlike charm |
| 48east | 춘몽HYUN SEO |  play_arrow | Hyunseo’s new song: a pleasant track that portrays longing |
| 49east | Almond ChocolateILLIT |  play_arrow | ILLIT’s sweet-and-sour love song, a cute track |
| 50east | 1999MARK |  play_arrow | Mark announces solo debut album |
| 51east | Hype BoyNewJeans |  play_arrow | NewJeans’ love song: nostalgic R&B × synth-pop |
| 52east | I Feel GoodBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | An exhilarating track with a powerful sound |
| 53east | Don’t Say You Love MeJIN |  play_arrow | The heartfelt ballad by BTS’s Jin, “Echo” |
| 54east | When the Day ComesTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | A song that weaves together the bittersweetness and hope of youth |
| 55east | The ChaseHearts2Hearts |  play_arrow | Sensing a new era with fantastical K-pop |
| 56east | I DO MEKiiiKiii |  play_arrow | KiiiKiii gains buzz for individuality and free-spiritedness |
| 57east | Countdown!TWS |  play_arrow | TWS’s new song is a youth-boost anthem created through global production |
| 58east | Love LanguageTXT |  play_arrow | An Afro house dance number expressing love |
| 59east | Tick-TackILLIT |  play_arrow | The pop songs of the captivating girl group ILLIT |
| 60east | 이렇게 좋아해 본 적이 없어요BOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | A love ballad by BOYNEXTDOOR |
| 61east | TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)G-DRAGON |  play_arrow | G-DRAGON releases new work after 11 years |
| 62east | like JENNIEJENNIE |  play_arrow | Jennie's new song: an innovative sound through sophistication and collaboration |