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.
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Songs You Often Hear on YouTube Shorts [Carefully Selected Popular Edition] (51–60)
SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)LE SSERAFIM
A track featuring BTS’s j-hope was released in October 2025.
Issued as the title track of the group’s first single album, “Spaghetti,” it blends alternative pop and funk, weaving bouncing bass with tight, hard-edged drums.
Packed into a runtime of just over two minutes, the song is engineered for high addictiveness, delivering hook after hook.
Like spaghetti intertwining, the lyrics unfold self-referential metaphors—“it won’t leave your head,” “it’s addictive”—positioning LE SSERAFIM themselves as an irresistible presence.
The concept is intriguing, and international reception has been strong, including their first-ever top-50 entry on the UK charts.
It’s a track that showcases a fresh charm—pop-savvy with a vibrant street feel.
Drunkenness UnknownGUMI
Recently, the number of Vocaloid types has increased, and Vocaloid songs now often appear at the top of the charts.
“Yoikure Shirazu” is a masterpiece leading today’s Vocaloid scene.
This track is frequently used on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Despite its simple, downbeat backing track, its catchy vocal line makes a strong impact, making it especially popular for stylish videos—even among those designed to deliver an instant surprise.
FLOWERJISOO
Jisoo, known as a member of the globally popular girl group BLACKPINK, excels in upbeat, hip-hop-inspired dance tunes within the group, while her solo releases center more on slightly chill dance-pop.
Among her tracks, the one that’s particularly popular on YouTube Shorts is FLOWER.
The drop in this song has gained traction on YouTube Shorts and TikTok, and it’s frequently used in makeup videos and before-and-after style clips.
Love and UMEGA SHINNOSUKE
This is a distinctive dating song that shines with Mega Shinnosuke’s unique worldview.
Influenced by UK rock and grunge, it features an energetic rhythm and an emotionally charged guitar solo.
Centered on the conflict between love and desire, it skillfully portrays the feelings of young people.
Released digitally in June 2024.
It has become popular in short videos related to face-focused dance and beauty.
The music video, which unfolds a story set in a Chinese restaurant, is also a must-see.
Highly recommended for young people struggling with love and for music fans seeking rock sounds that resonate with the heart.
idolYOASOBI
The popular duo YOASOBI.
They’re constantly churning out hit tunes, but in 2023 their standout achievement was undoubtedly the masterpiece “Idol.” Released as the theme song for the hit anime Oshi no Ko, it quickly became a global smash.
Naturally, it also exploded on social media, being used on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Compared to TikTok, it seems to be used more often in YouTube Shorts for videos of illustration creation.
UCHIDA 1GINTA & ODAKEi
A dance tune for July 2024 by GINTA and ODAKEi, whose expansive, beautiful vocals seep into your soul.
Known as an energetic, bouncy party tune, it carries a positive message themed around self-expression and self-affirmation that heightens the sense of inspiration.
Listening to this track makes a vividly colorful future come to mind.
The shoulder-swaying video trend has taken off both in Japan and abroad.
With uptempo elements of electropop and trap, the song is perfect for energizing short videos.
That’s enough now.kocchi no kento
Characterized by its funky sound, this track centers on the importance of opening your heart and expressing yourself.
It emphasizes the significance of “the moment you put the spotlight on yourself,” encouraging listeners to value those times when they make themselves the protagonist, while openly accepting both others’ and their own evaluations.
Released digitally on October 14, 2024, it’s also set to collaborate with the official Nippon TV short drama “Every Day, We Shyly Smile.” It’s a perfect song for those who want to cherish their individuality or who tend to worry too much about others’ opinions.
Packed with Kocchin no Kento’s unique musical style and message, the song has gained popularity on YouTube Shorts along with its choreography video.
Kara no KokoroAnly
The famous song “Karano Kokoro” by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, drew attention in 2017 as a theme song for the popular anime Naruto Shippuden.
The track is once again attracting the gaze of young people through TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Its refreshingly uplifting chorus is particularly memorable and is often used in videos that inspire a positive mindset or showcase impressive skills on YouTube Shorts.
MakebaJAIN
Jain is a female singer-songwriter from France who has gained popularity for her sophisticated musical sensibilities.
Her 2015 release “Makeba” experienced a revival hit through TikTok.
Of course, it’s also very popular on YouTube Shorts, and its distinctive melody—minimalist yet unsettling—has been used in videos across many genres.
It seems to be especially common in surreal videos.
Be sure to check it out.
meow meow meowKoresawa
A number with a gentle, adorable vibe that leaves a lasting impression.
Released by Koresawa in February 2023, this song is filled with love for cats.
Set to a light, upbeat rhythm, it tenderly portrays everyday life with a feline companion.
You can feel expressions of love that go beyond words and a heart that cherishes life’s little joys.
It’s perfect not only for cat lovers, but also for moments when you want to feel a bond with someone special.
The choreography that matches the lyrics is sure to make your heart skip a beat.
It’s fun to dance to, and the cute lyrics add a relaxing mood to your videos.