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Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [Korea / K-POP Edition]

In recent years, the Korean music scene—K-POP—has firmly established itself and come to dominate charts around the world.

Since it’s a genre that has been popular in Japan for over 20 years, many people here are already familiar with K-POP.

So this time, we’ve picked out K-POP tracks that are frequently used on YouTube Shorts!

If you use YouTube Shorts or TikTok, you’ve likely heard many of these songs at least once—so be sure to check them out!

Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [Korea / K-POP Edition] (41–50)

Ring Ding DongSHINee

SHINee 샤이니 ‘Ring Ding Dong’ MV
Ring Ding DongSHINee

The revival boom that’s sweeping the world is no exception in South Korea.

Ring Ding Dong, a classic hit by the boy group SHINee that was popular in the 2010s, is drawing renewed attention in Korea right now.

Of course, it’s also being used frequently on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

If you watch short videos by Korean creators, you’ve probably heard it before.

There are rumors it’s about to catch on in Japan and around the world too, so be sure to check it out now!

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Run BTSBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Run BTS’ FMV
Run BTSBTS

BTS is a boy group that enjoys worldwide popularity.

With their wide-ranging musicality, they produce hit numbers time and again.

Although they are currently on hiatus, their popularity shows no signs of waning.

Lately, their track “Run BTS” has been attracting renewed attention and seems to be popular as background music on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Among their songs, this one particularly highlights a masculine edge, so it’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to experience a fiercer vibe different from their usual selves.

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ZOOMJessi

Jessi (제시) – ‘ZOOM’ MV
ZOOMJessi

When people think of the Korean music scene, it may seem like idol groups dominate, but that’s not necessarily the case.

Jessi is an iconic figure among Korean female rappers, garnering props comparable to someone like Nicki Minaj in the US.

Her hit song “ZOOM” is used as background music on YouTube Shorts not only across Asia but all around the world.

If you want to experience authentic Korean female rap, be sure to check her out.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced Korean songs that are being used on YouTube Shorts, and as we’ve seen, past tracks are gaining renewed attention on TikTok and YouTube Shorts without exception—whether in Japan, overseas, or in Korea.

Isn’t this proof that short videos are accelerating the revival boom? Rag Music also features songs that have become revival hits, so be sure to check those out too!