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.
Playlist
| Popular Songs Frequently Heard on YouTube Shorts [Carefully Selected Edition] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A little funAmano Nanaki |  play_arrow | Amano Nanaki’s Everyday BGM |
| 2east | NOT CUTE ANYMOREILLIT |  play_arrow | ILLIT's new song is creating a huge buzz |
| 3east | A Laugh Across the Rivers and Lakes (Subject Three)Cindy Dong |  play_arrow | A dance track from China that blew up on social media |
| 4east | kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction “Kaijū”: Portraying the Passion for the Pursuit of Truth |
| 5east | ZooShakira |  play_arrow | A celebratory dance number for a movie theme song sung by Shakira |
| 6east | 3:03 PMsharou |  play_arrow | A composition that expresses soothing sound waves and emotions |
| 7east | hyururira-pappatuki. |  play_arrow | Enjoy life with music that feels like a festival |
| 8east | How You Like ThatBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | Introducing BLACKPINK's 'How You Like That' |
| 9east | No reply yet, kana? Old-man texting style! (feat. Amai)Yoshimoto no ojisan |  play_arrow | A trending song about the internet meme “Ojisan syntax.” |
| 10east | Lemon Peelkarin |  play_arrow | Karin’s instrumental track is making waves. |
| 11east | So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK |  play_arrow | A love-themed pop song commemorating the 10th anniversary of M!LK’s formation |
| 12east | Pretty Little BabyConnie Francis |  play_arrow | Connie Francis's gentle classic |
| 13east | A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | The tale of a forest restaurant, a voice that sings to the heart |
| 14east | Love WindIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | A refreshing theme song that depicts the beginning of love |
| 15east | Bunny GirlAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses the Showa era with Hatsune Miku |
| 16east | Rock That BodyThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | A dance track with electronic sounds and a bright, upbeat tone |
| 17east | ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A smash-hit fan-support anthem with 300 million plays |
| 18east | Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | The charm of ‘Sorry for Being Cute’: brazenly straightforward lyrics |
| 19east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | Rhythmic, danceable tracks with global popularity |
| 20east | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A bittersweet love song trending on social media |
| 21east | Only a single voicerokudenashi |  play_arrow | The piano-melody emotion-representing song surpasses 100 million plays |
| 22east | DIA DELÍCIANAKAMA |  play_arrow | An addictive track that’s popular on social media |
| 23east | Almond ChocolateILLIT |  play_arrow | ILLIT’s first song in Japan, a sweet-and-sour love song |
| 24east | absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of pure love by BE:FIRST |
| 25east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE depicts the emotions and hopes of youth. |
| 26east | Let’s eat (a meal)!MEGA SHINNOSUKE |  play_arrow | Anime theme song works by Mega Shinnosuke |
| 27east | TetrisHiiragi Magunetaito |  play_arrow | A smash-hit song depicting the conflicts of modern society |
| 28east | UNDEADYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A song of courage to face forward and live the present to the fullest |
| 29east | La La LaMoai |  play_arrow | Energetic music is popular on TikTok |
| 30east | 2:23 AMsharou |  play_arrow | Shallow's popular song “2:23 AM” is trending |
| 31east | If you call it loveUru |  play_arrow | A song of family love that overcomes hardship |
| 32east | flash[Alexandros] | ![flash[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xfG6L9I7N8I/default.jpg) play_arrow | The popular YouTube track “Senko” is generating buzz. |
| 33east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’s smash hit |
| 34east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | An inspiring song themed around depression |
| 35east | I want to eat sweet and sour pork from a Chinese restaurant.Rinko |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the sense of distance between lovers |
| 36east | Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Theme songs of Makoto Shinkai’s films, featuring a captivatingly clear, translucent singing voice |
| 37north_east | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Cute songs are popular and trending on TikTok. |
| 38north_east | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion |  play_arrow | A collaborative track of cultural fusion by a confident new generation |
| 39south_east | Sounds goodM!LK |  play_arrow | M!LK’s 10th-anniversary cheer song is creating a huge buzz |
| 40east | Deer-Colored DaysKanoko Noko (Han Megumi), Koshiko Ko (Fujita Saki), Koshian Ko (Tanabe Rui), Bashame Meme (Izumi Fuka) |  play_arrow | Anime theme song, the Shika Club’s youth anthem |
| 41east | Giri GiriKOMOREBI |  play_arrow | KOMOREBI’s latest hit song delivers inspiration and energy. |
| 42north_east | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | The worldview of sound and the uncanny depicted by Creepy Nuts |
| 43south_east | Dinner Songtuki. |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of the pain of love and maturity |
| 44east | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | Warm singing voice and lyrics that think of a loved one |
| 45east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s classic song “Starmine” packs a powerful punch. |
| 46east | Malatanghulu (마라탕후루)EVE SEO |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song with a motif of soy-based foods |
| 47east | I wonderDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Color your youth with Da-iCE’s love-themed J-pop |
| 48east | shutterYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s hit song “Shutter” is popular. |
| 49east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love like fireworks, a classic song of summer's end |
| 50east | chantAdo |  play_arrow | Ado’s “Show” becomes a smash hit through USJ collaboration |
| 51east | SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)LE SSERAFIM |  play_arrow | BTS j-hope releases new song 'Spaghetti' |
| 52east | Drunkenness UnknownGUMI |  play_arrow | The Vocaloid song 'Yoidoreshirazu' is popular. |
| 53east | FLOWERJISOO |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK’s Jisoo: her solo track “FLOWER” is making waves |
| 54east | Love and UMEGA SHINNOSUKE |  play_arrow | A rock love song that portrays the feelings of young people |
| 55east | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI achieves a global hit with “Idol” |
| 56east | UCHIDA 1GINTA & ODAKEi |  play_arrow | Empowering self-expression through energetic music |
| 57east | That’s enough now.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes individuality |
| 58east | Kara no KokoroAnly |  play_arrow | Anly from Okinawa’s popular song “Kara no Kokoro.” |
| 59north_east | MakebaJAIN |  play_arrow | Jain’s “Makeba” is trending on TikTok. |
| 60south_east | meow meow meowKoresawa |  play_arrow | A soothing, love-filled song for cats |
| 61east | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | A poignant song of forbidden love that resonates in the heart |
| 62east | blueyung kai |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting Young Kai’s romance |
| 63east | World’s Smallest ViolinARJ |  play_arrow | AJR's popular song goes viral on social media. |
| 64east | UnstoppableSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s “Unstoppable” is popular. |
| 65east | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | A singer who became globally famous thanks to a popular TikTok song |
| 66east | POP!NAYEON |  play_arrow | TWICE’s Nayeon’s solo song is popular. |
| 67east | Tick-TackILLIT |  play_arrow | The pop songs of the captivating girl group ILLIT |
| 68east | Oni BanquetTomonari Sora |  play_arrow | Sora Tomonari’s song: praising a way of life that transcends society’s boundaries |
| 69east | doodleZachz Winner |  play_arrow | Addictive songs popular on YouTube Shorts |
| 70east | 오늘만 I LOVE YOUBOYNEXTDOOR |  play_arrow | BOYNEXTDOOR’s heartbreak song, a bittersweet charm |
| 71east | FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG |  play_arrow | BIGBANG’s EDM songs are hugely popular around the world! |
| 72east | Super ShyNewJeans |  play_arrow | K-pop NewJeans’ popular song “Super Shy” |
| 73east | The FeelsTwice |  play_arrow | K-pop TWICE: cool and cute music |