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 Laugh Across the Rivers and Lakes (Subject Three)Cindy Dong |  play_arrow | A dance track from China that blew up on social media |
| 2east | DIA DELÍCIANAKAMA |  play_arrow | An addictive track that’s popular on social media |
| 3east | absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of pure love by BE:FIRST |
| 4east | No reply yet, kana? Old-man texting style! (feat. Amai)Yoshimoto no ojisan |  play_arrow | A trending song about the internet meme “Ojisan syntax.” |
| 5east | hyururira-pappatuki. |  play_arrow | Enjoy life with music that feels like a festival |
| 6east | Pretty Little BabyConnie Francis |  play_arrow | Connie Francis's gentle classic |
| 7east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE depicts the emotions and hopes of youth. |
| 8east | 3:03 PMsharou |  play_arrow | A composition that expresses soothing sound waves and emotions |
| 9east | How You Like ThatBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | A sharp, hip-hop–inspired style… |
| 10east | Love WindIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | A refreshing theme song that depicts the beginning of love |
| 11east | A Small Restaurant in the ForestTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | The tale of a forest restaurant, a voice that sings to the heart |
| 12east | Bunny GirlAKASAKI |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses the Showa era with Hatsune Miku |
| 13east | ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A smash-hit fan-support anthem with 300 million plays |
| 14east | Rock That BodyThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | A dance track with electronic sounds and a bright, upbeat tone |
| 15east | Sounds goodM!LK |  play_arrow | M!LK’s 10th-anniversary cheer song is creating a huge buzz |
| 16east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’s smash hit |
| 17east | Malatanghulu (마라탕후루)EVE SEO |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song with a motif of soy-based foods |
| 18east | Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | The charm of ‘Sorry for Being Cute’: brazenly straightforward lyrics |
| 19east | That’s enough now.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes individuality |
| 20east | Odoru-LoopFurederikku |  play_arrow | Rhythmic, danceable tracks with global popularity |
| 21east | TetrisHiiragi Magunetaito |  play_arrow | A smash-hit song depicting the conflicts of modern society |
| 22east | UNDEADYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A song of courage to face forward and live the present to the fullest |
| 23east | La La LaMoai |  play_arrow | Energetic music is popular on TikTok |
| 24east | 2:23 AMsharou |  play_arrow | Shallow's popular song “2:23 AM” is trending |
| 25east | 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 |
| 26east | Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The theme song of Makoto Shinkai’s film “Suzume” |
| 27east | flash[Alexandros] | ![flash[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xfG6L9I7N8I/default.jpg) play_arrow | The popular YouTube track “Senko” is generating buzz. |
| 28east | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | Warm singing voice and lyrics that think of a loved one |
| 29east | If you call it loveUru |  play_arrow | A song of family love that overcomes hardship |
| 30east | Dinner Songtuki. |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of the pain of love and maturity |
| 31east | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion |  play_arrow | A collaborative track of cultural fusion by a confident new generation |
| 32east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | An inspiring song themed around depression |
| 33east | Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | Cute songs are popular and trending on TikTok. |
| 34east | Giri GiriKOMOREBI |  play_arrow | KOMOREBI’s latest hit song delivers inspiration and energy. |
| 35east | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | The worldview of sound and the uncanny depicted by Creepy Nuts |
| 36east | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s classic song “Starmine” packs a powerful punch. |
| 37east | 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 |
| 38east | I wonderDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Color your youth with Da-iCE’s love-themed J-pop |
| 39east | shutterYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuri’s hit song “Shutter” is popular. |
| 40east | fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love like fireworks, a classic song of summer's end |
| 41east | chantAdo |  play_arrow | Ado’s “Show” becomes a smash hit through USJ collaboration |
| 42east | Drunkenness UnknownGUMI |  play_arrow | The Vocaloid song 'Yoidoreshirazu' is popular. |
| 43east | FLOWERJISOO |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK’s Jisoo: her solo track “FLOWER” is making waves |
| 44east | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | A poignant song of forbidden love that resonates in the heart |
| 45east | Love and UMEGA SHINNOSUKE |  play_arrow | A rock love song that portrays the feelings of young people |
| 46east | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI achieves a global hit with “Idol” |
| 47east | MakebaJAIN |  play_arrow | Jain’s “Makeba” is trending on TikTok. |
| 48east | UCHIDA 1GINTA & ODAKEi |  play_arrow | Empowering self-expression through energetic music |
| 49east | blueyung kai |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting Young Kai’s romance |
| 50east | meow meow meowKoresawa |  play_arrow | A soothing, love-filled song for cats |
| 51east | Kara no KokoroAnly |  play_arrow | Anly from Okinawa’s popular song “Kara no Kokoro.” |
| 52east | World’s Smallest ViolinARJ |  play_arrow | AJR's popular song goes viral on social media. |
| 53east | UnstoppableSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s “Unstoppable” is popular. |
| 54east | POP!NAYEON |  play_arrow | TWICE’s Nayeon’s solo song is popular. |
| 55east | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | A singer who became globally famous thanks to a popular TikTok song |
| 56east | doodleZachz Winner |  play_arrow | Addictive songs popular on YouTube Shorts |
| 57east | Oni BanquetTomonari Sora |  play_arrow | Sora Tomonari’s song: praising a way of life that transcends society’s boundaries |
| 58east | Super ShyNewJeans |  play_arrow | K-pop NewJeans’ popular song “Super Shy” |
| 59east | The FeelsTwice |  play_arrow | K-pop TWICE: cool and cute music |