Popular BGM on TikTok. A roundup of trending songs.
When you scroll through TikTok, you see tons of videos, each using a catchy track as its background music.
Lately, songs featured in viral TikTok videos have even become massive hits, so I think many people are paying close attention to TikTok BGM.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are frequently used as TikTok BGM, as well as tracks that are currently trending.
Let’s check out the latest TikTok trends and listen to the music everyone’s talking about!
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Popular BGM on TikTok: A roundup of trending songs (1–10)
ObsessedAyumu Imazu
This track, released in January 2024 by Ayumu Imazu—who hails from Osaka and studied abroad in New York before launching a global career—went viral across Asia after a demo posted on TikTok inspired dance videos from K-pop idols including SEVENTEEN.
Its candid, self-deprecating lyrics about the singer’s tendency to fall in love too quickly are part of its charm, capturing the exhilarating rush and confusion of becoming infatuated.
The chill, pop-infused sound crafted by A.G.O is also irresistibly smooth, making it the perfect song to play when your heart is fluttering at the start of a romance or when you can’t stop thinking about someone you like!
STOP GENERATIONTina Moon
This is a track by singer-songwriter Tina Moon, who’s gaining attention for her alternative sound and multilingual lyrics.
The high-velocity jungle/drum and bass beat carries sharp messages about cities and technology, drawing you irresistibly into its world.
The song brilliantly expresses her roots through a contemporary sound and can be seen as the opening of “Chapter Two” in her career.
After its release in March 2025, it reached No.
2 on the TikTok music chart in July of the same year, becoming a hot topic.
The music video, shot in Ikebukuro, is equally striking—why not immerse yourself in its unique world along with the visuals?
ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
This track is hugely popular on TikTok as background music for “oshi-katsu” videos and dance clips.
Its lyrics, which straightforwardly express love for one’s favorite “oshi,” have resonated with many, and related videos have amassed over 300 million views.
The song is featured on the December 2024 album Tokimeki Rulebook, and its catchy sound that lifts your mood is a major draw.
With cute choreography, it’s an energetic, feel-good number.
Be sure to master the moves and upload your own dance video!
Popular BGM on TikTok: Trending Songs Roundup (11–20)
First Love Killernozomi
Set to sweet melodies and a sleek, urban sound, this track by Noshi vividly portrays love among teens and people in their twenties.
Against the backdrops of Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, and Shinjuku, it delivers a raw, true-to-life breakup story.
Capturing both the innocence of falling in love despite opposition and the heartbreak that follows, the song sublimates those emotions beautifully.
Released on May 8, 2024, it sparked a major response, especially on social media.
Its neo-retro music video—featuring a girl winning prizes from a claw machine—has also drawn attention.
A viral hit, the song evokes the memories of first love that many share, making it perfect for Instagram posts.
It’s a great pick for scenes that highlight romance-tinged memories or coming-of-age moments in the city.
ROSEHANA
This is a work by HANA that captivates with its powerful lyrics and glamorous melody.
The song centers on the strength to overcome hardship and bloom beautifully like a rose, even when covered in mud, embedding a message in the lyrics that gives listeners confidence and courage.
Produced by Chanmina, Sofia Quinn, and Adam Kapit, the track features striking sound design that fuses the classic essence of J-POP with a global flair.
Released digitally on April 2, 2025, it was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s BODYMAINTÉ TV commercial.
The music video, notable for its powerful vocals and refined dance performance, boasts cinematic visuals reminiscent of a scene from a film.
It’s a recommended song for those who want to express their individuality on Instagram or take a new step forward.
When you’re watching TikTok, you sometimes see clipped videos of iconic anime scenes, right? I bet many people started watching a series and became fans after discovering it through those clips.
In collaboration commercials with popular anime, lots of memorable scenes appear.
They’re ads that really convey the fun of TikTok.
A collaboration commercial with the variety show “DAN!DAN!EBiDAN!” featuring EBiDAN.
It’s one of the ads that highlight how TikTok offers a wide range of content across various genres.
The ad shows videos posted by the show’s official account, along with a stream of comments from users who watched them.
It captures the unique fun of TikTok, where you can explore a wealth of different content.
This is a commercial that depicts how a video you come across on TikTok might become the spark for discovering something you like.
In it, vertical videos show clipped scenes from series like “The Solitary Gourmet,” “Mr.
Housekeeper, Mitazono,” and “Cells at Work,” drawing viewers’ interest toward the full episodes.
It feels like they’ve selected especially intriguing moments from the shows, crafting a sense of fun with the surrounding visuals as well.
In this way, the content expresses that exciting feeling of captivating clips flowing into your feed and piquing your curiosity.
This commercial features the voices of the winners of the TikTok Awards Japan 2024, sharing the background and intentions behind their video posts.
Appearing here is Chef Hiro, who promotes Japanese cuisine, and he goes into detail about what sparked his posts.
Alongside the interview, it also shows the kinds of videos he makes, effectively drawing viewers’ interest.
The piece strongly highlights that TikTok can be a major source of inspiration and ideas.
This commercial expresses, through Kento Kaku’s appearance, a feeling everyone shares: wanting to experience in real life what they saw in a video.
It shows how various experiences branch out from TikTok videos—going from a towering bowl of ramen to a workout, and then to a refreshing experience.
It conveys both the breadth of genres on TikTok and how it can spark fun in everyday life.
The swift shift from seeing something in a video to putting it into action also clearly communicates a sense of speed.
This commercial depicts the idea that when you have extra time, it’s the perfect moment to broaden your hobbies—and that TikTok can be the catalyst to expand yourself.
As Kento Kaku struggles to decide what to do on his next day off, other versions of Kento Kaku appear and suggest various ways to spend his time.
From watching anime at home, to studying and gaining knowledge, to trying Japanese taiko drumming, it portrays the possibilities of exploring a wide range of genres.
In this way, the ad conveys that TikTok offers videos across diverse categories that capture your interest.
Yukichi FukuzawaNinja We Made It.
This track has gained popularity through dance videos on TikTok and other social media.
It’s a song produced by Ninja We Made It., and its catchy lyrics—centered on the well-known figure from banknotes—are trending.
Released in October 2022, it also made waves by reaching No.
2 on the music charts in Malaysia.
With its irresistibly upbeat club sound, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going if you sing it with friends at karaoke.
Be sure to sing along together and have fun!
Love LeeAKMU (Akdong Musician)
Love Lee, released in 2023 by AKMU, a brother-sister pop duo active in the K-POP scene since the early 2010s.
A video of them dancing to the rhythm of the song inside a pink heart-shaped frame drew attention on TikTok.
Dance challenges by popular Korean artists like NewJeans and ENHYPEN have also been released.
With an R&B-tinged beat and soaring synth tones, it’s an urban pop track that exudes a chill vibe.
It’s also a duet-style number you can enjoy by facing a partner—whether a lover or a friend—and dancing together.
Give it a listen.
