Songs trending on TikTok | Featuring Western, Japanese, and K-pop hits!
It’s no exaggeration to say that TikTok is the most familiar social media platform for today’s youth.
On TikTok, various memes cycle at a breathtaking pace—and of course, music trends shift just as quickly.
Here, we’ve picked out songs that are currently trending on TikTok.
We’ve selected not only Japanese tracks that everyone knows, but also the latest K-pop and Western hits.
If you want to stay on top of what’s hot, be sure to read through to the end at your leisure!
Songs Trending on TikTok | Western, Japanese, and K-Pop appear! (1–10)
ANTIFRAGILELE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM is a five-member female K-pop group.
With two Japanese members, they’ve been attracting attention in Japan as well.
Although they formed in 2022 and are a relatively young group, they’re already popular on TikTok, and their track “ANTIFRAGILE” is currently being used in a wide range of videos.
The song’s biggest appeal, I’d say, lies in its authentic hip-hop sound.
The rap parts are outstanding, so be sure to listen with a focus on those sections.
Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez
The mega-hit song “Calm Down” is taking the world by storm.
It’s a collaboration between Nigeria’s most popular rapper, Rema, and American singer-songwriter Selena Gomez.
The biggest draw of this track is, without a doubt, its impact.
Although it has a chill, laid-back vibe, it’s incredibly catchy and is frequently used on TikTok.
Be sure to check it out.
UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras
Sam Smith, a singer-songwriter from the UK who gained worldwide recognition with “Stay With Me.” While he initially focused on an emotional musical style, he has recently shifted toward more provocative expressions and impactful sounds, achieving great success.
His hit song “Unholy” has also become a major topic on TikTok.
It features a gothic melody, and the stark contrast between Smith’s eerie vocals and his beautiful high notes creates a powerful impact.
It’s a highly captivating work—be sure to check it out.
girlfriendHemlocke Springs
There are several artists who have gained popularity through TikTok, led by people like Sub Urban and Bella Poarch.
The next name being mentioned as a candidate in that vein is Hemlocke Springs, who sings “girlfriend.” Her musical style is highly distinctive—an eccentric blend that feels like mixing 1980s synth-pop with 1970s new wave.
That uniqueness has been recognized, and she’s been gaining popularity on TikTok as well.
Bloody MaryLady Gaga
Lady Gaga is a female singer-songwriter known for her catchy yet powerfully impactful musical style and persona.
After performing the theme song for the film Top Gun: Maverick and scoring a massive hit, her past tracks began drawing renewed attention on social media.
Among her works, Bloody Mary is a song that has become especially popular on TikTok.
Videos set to the dance scene from the Netflix series Wednesday have sparked a global craze, so many of you have probably heard it before.
Yukichi FukuzawaNinja We Made It.
The unit Ninja We Made It., who are also active as YouTubers, gained nationwide recognition with their popular series “Hip-Hop You Must Never Ride.” Their activities as a hip-hop unit have been going well since, and they’ve been releasing upbeat trap music that puts a strong emphasis on flow.
Among their work, “Fukuzawa Yukichi” is especially popular.
The lyrics follow a classic money theme, but the flow is impressively well-crafted.
It’s also big on TikTok, so be sure to check it out.
XOXO feat.SPRITERepezen Foxx
Since returning to Japan, the YouTubers formerly known as Repezen Chikyu—now Repezen Foxx—have rapidly regained popularity.
They’ve been making big waves with their Amazon gift giveaway campaign, and they’re also thriving as artists.
Among their works, the track that’s especially popular on TikTok is “XOXO feat.
SPRITE.” Its catchy, addictive drop really sticks with you.
Be sure to check it out.