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Popular Songs Frequently Heard on YouTube Shorts [Carefully Selected Edition]

TikTok is the social media platform that symbolizes the present day.

As the idea of enjoying short videos has taken hold, other social media platforms besides TikTok have also begun to focus on short-form content.

In this era, YouTube Shorts is having an impact comparable to TikTok.

Even if you don’t use TikTok, many of you have likely come across YouTube Shorts.

This time, we’ve picked out popular songs frequently used on YouTube Shorts—both Japanese and international—spanning a wide range of generations.

Popular Songs Often Heard on YouTube Shorts [Carefully Selected Popular Edition] (71–80)

The FeelsTwice

As the pinnacle of traditional girl groups, TWICE is a K-pop girl group that continues to draw worldwide attention.

If you use TikTok or YouTube Shorts, there’s hardly a day you don’t hear their songs, right? Among their works, the one I especially recommend is The Feels.

While highlighting their cuteness, the track as a whole has a cool vibe, and the hook delivers a funky finish that evokes the musical style of the 1970s.

오늘만 I LOVE YOUBOYNEXTDOOR

BOYNEXTDOOR (보이넥스트도어) ‘오늘만 I LOVE YOU’ Official MV
오늘만 I LOVE YOUBOYNEXTDOOR

A track marked by a cute pop sound and bittersweet lyrics.

It’s packed with BOYNEXTDOOR’s charm.

Released as a digital single in January 2025, members Taesan and Woonhak took part in the songwriting and composition.

The music video generated buzz, including screenings on Shinsegae Department Store’s digital billboards.

Centered on themes of self-loathing and lingering attachment after a breakup, it’s recommended for sorting out your feelings post-heartbreak.

Perfect for adding a sweet-and-sour vibe and freshness to your video.

FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG

BIGBANG – FANTASTIC BABY M/V
FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG

A signature song by BIGBANG, the powerhouse group from South Korea.

Built on an EDM foundation, its energetic sound will get your body moving from the very first beat! Packed with catchy phrases, it’s guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session.

Released in February 2012, it also achieved the milestone of surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

The song carries messages of challenging society and self-affirmation, and the music video’s symbolic imagery is a highlight.

It’s perfect for having a blast with friends and is popular as a dance video, too.

Great for parties and events, and it’ll elevate your videos as well!

In conclusion

This time, we introduced songs you often hear on YouTube Shorts—didn’t many of them sound familiar? It can be especially challenging to track down the titles of foreign songs.

We also have an article featuring Western music used in YouTube Shorts.

Since the content changes frequently, be sure to check back often!