K-pop has taken the world by storm, quickly becoming one of the biggest genres in music. You’ve heard of groups like BTS and Black Pink, but over 50 groups debut each year, and that number is growing exponentially. It feels like there’s a new hit song every week, but K-pop is often written off as something just for teen girls, but it is so much more than that. (check out this reaction here) The popularity of Korean music has helped people learn about Korean culture and the Korean language. Do you need the perfect K-pop playlist for summer? Give these ten songs a listen!
Nonstop – OHMYGIRL [MV] OH MY GIRL(오마이걸) _ Nonstop(살짝 설렜어)
It’s fun and upbeat, and the music video is a little campy, the perfect combo for summer
Cupid – fifty-fifty
FIFTY FIFTY (피프티피프티) – ‘Cupid’ Official MV
Pink, glittery, and bright, you probably heard this one on the radio last year. Unfortunately, three out of four members left the group after releasing this hit, making it one of their last.
After Like – IVE
This song samples the instrumental from I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, creating a nostalgic yet modern hit.
ETA – New Jeans
NewJeans (뉴진스) ‘ETA’ Official MV
The instrumental is a little out there, but once you get used to the horns in the background, it is a song you can listen to all summer
Ghosting Tomorrow X Together
[최초공개] TXT (투모로우바이투게더) – Ghosting | TOMORROW X TOGETHER COMEBACKSHOW
This song is on the sadder side, but it creates the perfect vibe for those lazy summer nights. The group is currently on their 4th world tour, playing hits from their newest albums, Freefall and Minisode 3: T
ASAP – StayC
This song was all over TikTok in 2021, and every fan knows the dance by heart. It’s bubblegum pop at its finest.
Alcohol-Free – Twice
In this song, Twice manages to encapsulate the feeling of a lazy day at the beach. The group is currently on their 5th world tour.
Easy – Le Sserafim
LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) ‘EASY’ OFFICIAL MV
This song is less of a summer song and more of a chill song for when you’re feeling confident and relaxed. The group recently performed at Coachella, showcasing mesmerizing dance moves and stunning visuals to a large audience at the Sahara stage.
Magnetic – ILLIT
ILLIT (아일릿) ‘Magnetic’ Official MV
This is another abstract one, but it’s bright and playful, creating the perfect vibes for a warm summer day. Despite being the group’s first song, ‘ Magnetic’ reached 100 million streams on Spotify in less than a month, setting the record for “fastest K-pop debut song to reach 100 million streams.”
Why So Lonely – Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls “Why So Lonely” M/V
A bit of a throwback, Why So Lonely was one of the last songs Wonder Girls released before disbandment, making this hit both happy and sad for long-time fans.
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