Ride the trend! Songs released in the 2020s that went viral on TikTok
TikTok has become a go-to way for today’s youth to quickly discover trending music.
Songs used in dance videos by regular users, of course, and tracks that artists share as a platform for new releases are both common on TikTok.
So this time, we’ve compiled a list of songs that went viral on TikTok and were released in the 2020s.
Feel free to use these tracks for your own posts, or simply check out what’s trending lately—I hope you find it helpful.
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Get on the trend! Songs released in the 2020s that blew up on TikTok (41–50)
LoveTreCUTIE STREET
@cutie_street [Dance] 🖐🏻🖐🏻✊🏻 CUTIE STREET’s new song “Love Train”#KyusutoIdol#KAWAII#fyp#CUTIESTREET
Love Training – 1st Chorus ver. – CUTIE STREET
This is CUTIE STREET’s February 2025 single, a song that likens a girl’s heart-fluttering rush into love to a speeding train.
It captures the excitement of a girl changing her hairstyle and heading out on a date, her possessiveness toward the popular boy she likes, and her wish for special time alone together—various emotions of a lovestruck girl expressed over a pop melody.
Contemporary youth romance is deftly portrayed, too—like a date scene where they share an açaí bowl—making it a highly relatable piece.
After the music video dropped in March 2025, the song became a massive hit, surpassing 5 billion total views on social media.
The train-themed choreography is simple and catchy, perfect for filming dance videos with friends or turning up the fun at karaoke.
Almond ChocolateILLIT
@illit_official 귀여운 챌린지 만들었따!! Confession Challenge#ILLIT_AlmondChocolate#WONHEE#원희#MOKA#모카#ILLIT#아일릿#ValentinesDay
♬ Almond Chocolate (Sped Up) – ILLIT
A pop tune that sweetly yet bittersweetly portrays single-minded devotion to one’s fave.
It’s the theme song for the film “I Won’t Fall for Looks Alone,” co-produced by SEKAI NO OWARI’s Nakajin and Pdogg.
Using almond chocolate as its motif, it expresses the multifaceted charm of a crush and the sweetness and bitterness of love.
Released in February 2025 as ILLIT’s first original Japanese song, it also drew attention for a video showing each member preparing to confess to someone they like.
It’s perfect not only for those who can relate to feelings for their fave, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy dancing on TikTok.
Specially, do it.＝LOVE
@equal_love_emiri I danced the special part 2 in a magical girl outfit~ 🪄🩷💜 I hope part 2 gets even more and more popular too 🐰💕💕🎀Specially#Ikorabu
♬ Tokubechu Shite – =LOVE
A super-sweet love song portraying tender, bittersweet feelings is here from =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.
Centered on a girl in love, it explores themes of possessiveness and special affection, conveying the protagonist’s strong emotions that go beyond just saying “I like you” or “I love you.” With a cute delivery over a pop melody, the song also charms with everyday metaphors—like the strawberry on a shortcake or unlocking a smartphone.
The group’s 18th single, scheduled for release on February 26, 2025, features Maika Sasaki as center, and the ethereal, red-themed music video is already drawing attention.
It’s trending on TikTok as a dance video, so give it a try!
Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi
Despite being a 2023 release, this character—a grade-school girl with a randoseru backpack playing a recorder—still pops up frequently as an internet meme on social media.
Yukopi’s 2023 track “Strong Wind All Back” became hugely popular for its lyrics that single-mindedly sing about how windy it is, its comically limp-sounding recorder, a video packed with surreal gags, and spot-on animation that even features the Vocaloid character Kaai Yuki.
It also spawned many parody videos.
The melody doesn’t demand any particularly tricky vocal runs, and the song includes handclap sections at just the right moments, so doing it together at karaoke with everyone clapping along will make it even more exciting!
Shopping Bagpirafu seijin
@orewa.star I did the choreography again! On shopping days, this dance is a must 🛍️ @Pilaf Alien
♬ Shopping Bag – Pilaf Alien
This is a fresh dance hit that’s creating a huge buzz on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Rooted in hip-hop, it blends an earworm melody with a catchy beat, showcasing Pilaf Seijin’s distinctive style.
The track is featured on the album “Dream Taxi,” released in January 2025.
With its unique rhythms and pop-driven sound that feel emblematic of a new generation of dance culture, the song is spreading alongside popular dance challenges on social media, delivering an addictive groove that gets your body moving.
It’s a track everyone can enjoy—dance with friends, share it on social media, and have fun together.
Perfect for anyone looking to try the trending dances taking over SNS.
UNDEADYOASOBI
@kanon_klm1003 Peace peace ✌🏻☆#05#fyp#Dance#UNDEAD#YOASOBIMonogatari Series
♬ Original song – Yudemoyashi – Yudemoyashi
The track drawing attention as a danceable blend of EDM and electronic sounds is YOASOBI’s song released in July 2024.
Created as the theme for Nisioisin’s novel series “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season,” it carries a message about the importance of living in the present without being bound by the past or the future.
Its powerful melody and ikura’s soaring vocals harmonize beautifully, delivering a dynamic sound that can set the dance floor in motion.
Garnering major attention with its performance at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the song is also trending on social media alongside its energetic choreography.
It’s the perfect track for lifting your spirits or moving your body to the fullest.
Bunny GirlAKASAKI
A captivating work that skillfully fuses Showa-era kayōkyoku and Vocaloid culture was released by AKASAKI in October 2024.
In the same month, they were selected as the Monthly Artist for Buzz Tracker, an artist support program by TikTok and Spotify, and the song has been generating major buzz on social media.
Portraying the protagonist’s inner conflict swaying between day and night, the track balances a seductive atmosphere with a touch of cuteness, centering on themes of instability in love and uncertainty in self-expression.
Sonically, it unfolds a unique soundscape that blends pop sensibilities with electronic elements, whose addictive quality—especially among younger listeners—has become a hot topic.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to empathize with the bittersweetness and anxieties of love, or feel the possibilities of new music.