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!
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Trending songs on TikTok | Western, Japanese, and K-POP are here! (11–20)
BettyYung Gravy
Since the 2020s began, revival booms have accelerated worldwide.
Bruno Mars and The Weeknd are prime examples.
Hip-hop has also embraced this trend.
The track “Betty” fully samples Rick Astley’s classic 1980s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.” Its superbly nostalgic and poppy vibe has made it a frequent pick on TikTok.
Life Is Still Going OnNCT DREAM
NCT Dream is a group from SM Entertainment that has been active since the late 2010s.
While they aren’t extremely well-known in Japan, they continue to enjoy strong, lasting popularity among K-pop fans.
Among their works, the song “Life Is Still Going On” has been especially popular on TikTok.
It’s a track that gradually builds in intensity from a rather lonely-sounding intro, and its vibe is incredibly emotional—definitely worth checking out.
Wait a Minute!Willow Smith
Willow, also known as Willow Smith, has been gaining popularity with her distinctive vocals.
She’s the daughter of Hollywood star Will Smith.
Although she has been active as an actress, she’s recently been focusing on her career as an artist and releasing highly stylish tracks.
Among them, the song “Wait a Minute!” has become especially popular on TikTok.
Its musicality—distilling sophisti-pop and smooth jazz into R&B—is exceptionally well-crafted, so be sure to check it out.
Talking BoxWurtS
WurtS is an artist who began releasing music on TikTok and YouTube in 2020 and has since gained popularity.
His sound, centered on Japan’s trend of electro-influenced alternative music, is extremely catchy and has recently earned strong support, especially among younger listeners.
Among his works, the track ‘Talking Box’ has become particularly popular on TikTok.
It’s upbeat and electro, yet it also carries a chill vibe, making it very easy to listen to.
Melody8LOOM
8LOOM is a limited-time idol group formed for the TBS drama “Kimi no Hana ni Naru.” Although the group originated from a drama, their performance is solid enough to stand alongside similar Japanese idols, and they still have a passionate fanbase today.
Among 8LOOM’s works, the track that gained particular popularity on TikTok is “Melody.” It features a chill, K-pop-inspired sound that leaves a strong impression.
Be sure to check it out.
Division All StarsHipunoshisumaiku
Hypnosis Mic is a group that’s explosively popular among girls who love 2D culture.
Since they’re a rap group made up of male voice actors, some people were worried about the quality at first, but led by Subaru Kimura, they showed high-level skills and quickly became the talk of the town.
Among their works, the track that’s currently the most popular on TikTok is “Division All Stars.” It’s a piece characterized by a track that evokes a noir-ish jazz vibe and a catchy, poppy chorus.
Songs Trending on TikTok | Western, Japanese, and K‑Pop appear! (21–30)
A Laugh Across the Rivers and Lakes (Subject Three)Cindy Dong
A track by Cindy Dong, a female singer from China.
As background music for a dance movement born in China, it went viral on YouTube Shorts right after its release in November 2023.
The charm of this piece lies in its addictive sound, where traditional Chinese melodies are brilliantly fused with modern disco beats.
Cindy Dong’s translucent, radiant vocals further elevate the song’s bittersweet yet powerful atmosphere.
The trend has gone beyond social media, becoming a global cultural phenomenon—so much so that the Russian State Ballet incorporated it into their program.
Be sure to check it out.