Posted on Jul 5, 2020

These Are The 20 K-Pop Songs That Will Transform You Into A Fan

Get ready to add these songs to your playlist!

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This song is one of my absolutes favorites at the moment! It sounds very calm and mysterious at first, but then transforms into a really enjoyable chorus that's slightly more upbeat. Another thing I like about this song in particular is that the instrumental is very light and simple which adds to its overall addictive effect.
If you like this song, try listening to "UN Village" by Baekhyun, "MONEY" by DAWN, and "9 and Three Quarter (Runaway)" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER. — woollinent / Via youtube.com

This song is one of my absolutes favorites at the moment! It sounds very calm and mysterious at first, but then transforms into a really enjoyable chorus that's slightly more upbeat. Another thing I like about this song in particular is that the instrumental is very light and simple which adds to its overall addictive effect.
If you like this song, try listening to "UN Village" by Baekhyun, "MONEY" by DAWN, and "9 and Three Quarter (Runaway)" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

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This song is one of my absolutes favorites at the moment! It sounds very calm and mysterious at first, but then transforms into a really enjoyable chorus that's slightly more upbeat. Another thing I like about this song in particular is that the instrumental is very light and simple which adds to its overall addictive effect.
If you like this song, try listening to "UN Village" by Baekhyun, "MONEY" by DAWN, and "9 and Three Quarter (Runaway)" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

This another incredible song! This song is sung by Kim Lip, a member of the girl group LOONA, and it has such an intriguing, psychedelic sound to it. To this day, I have never heard another song quite like this one.
If you like this song, try listening to "Gotta Go" by Chung Ha, "In & Out" by Red Velvet, and "More & More" by TWICE. — loonatheworld / Via youtube.com

This another incredible song! This song is sung by Kim Lip, a member of the girl group LOONA, and it has such an intriguing, psychedelic sound to it. To this day, I have never heard another song quite like this one.
If you like this song, try listening to "Gotta Go" by Chung Ha, "In & Out" by Red Velvet, and "More & More" by TWICE.

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This another incredible song! This song is sung by Kim Lip, a member of the girl group LOONA, and it has such an intriguing, psychedelic sound to it. To this day, I have never heard another song quite like this one.
If you like this song, try listening to "Gotta Go" by Chung Ha, "In & Out" by Red Velvet, and "More & More" by TWICE.

This is an upbeat song with a catchy sound and unique choreography — what more could you possibly want? GOT7 is a group that has incredible performance skills and this song really shows off all their vocal range.
If you like this song, try listening to "Shine" by Pentagon, "So What" by BTS, and "Blue Orangeade" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER. — JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

This is an upbeat song with a catchy sound and unique choreography — what more could you possibly want? GOT7 is a group that has incredible performance skills and this song really shows off all their vocal range.
If you like this song, try listening to "Shine" by Pentagon, "So What" by BTS, and "Blue Orangeade" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

This is an upbeat song with a catchy sound and unique choreography — what more could you possibly want? GOT7 is a group that has incredible performance skills and this song really shows off all their vocal range.
If you like this song, try listening to "Shine" by Pentagon, "So What" by BTS, and "Blue Orangeade" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

"Violeta" is the ultimate cute and upbeat song that came out last year. IZ*ONE has many impressive songs in their discography, but personally this one is my favorite — I can never seem to get the chorus out of my head!
If you like this song, try listening to "Feel Special" by TWICE, "Nonstop" by Oh My Girl, and "Flower Shower" by HyunA. — Stone Music Entertainment / Via youtube.com

"Violeta" is the ultimate cute and upbeat song that came out last year. IZ*ONE has many impressive songs in their discography, but personally this one is my favorite — I can never seem to get the chorus out of my head!
If you like this song, try listening to "Feel Special" by TWICE, "Nonstop" by Oh My Girl, and "Flower Shower" by HyunA.

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"Violeta" is the ultimate cute and upbeat song that came out last year. IZ*ONE has many impressive songs in their discography, but personally this one is my favorite — I can never seem to get the chorus out of my head!
If you like this song, try listening to "Feel Special" by TWICE, "Nonstop" by Oh My Girl, and "Flower Shower" by HyunA.

"Miroh" is another song that came out in 2019 by Stray Kids, a nine-member boy group from JYP Entertainment that you should definitely check out. This song is one of their most popular songs to date with its catchy chorus and iconic dance moves. This song definitely put them on the map and it's easy to see why after listening to it!
If you like this song, try listening to "Superhuman" by NCT 127, "IDOL" by BTS, and "As If It's Your Last" by BLACKPINK. — JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

"Miroh" is another song that came out in 2019 by Stray Kids, a nine-member boy group from JYP Entertainment that you should definitely check out. This song is one of their most popular songs to date with its catchy chorus and iconic dance moves. This song definitely put them on the map and it's easy to see why after listening to it!
If you like this song, try listening to "Superhuman" by NCT 127, "IDOL" by BTS, and "As If It's Your Last" by BLACKPINK.

JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

"Miroh" is another song that came out in 2019 by Stray Kids, a nine-member boy group from JYP Entertainment that you should definitely check out. This song is one of their most popular songs to date with its catchy chorus and iconic dance moves. This song definitely put them on the map and it's easy to see why after listening to it!
If you like this song, try listening to "Superhuman" by NCT 127, "IDOL" by BTS, and "As If It's Your Last" by BLACKPINK.

"TT" by TWICE is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic songs in K-Pop history. This is one of TWICE's most popular songs and, honestly, it's amazing. It's catchy, has a unique music video, and the vocal and dance skills shown throughout are truly impressive.
If you like this song, try listening to "Likey" by TWICE, "Bboom Bboom" by Momoland, and "LP" by Red Velvet. — JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

"TT" by TWICE is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic songs in K-Pop history. This is one of TWICE's most popular songs and, honestly, it's amazing. It's catchy, has a unique music video, and the vocal and dance skills shown throughout are truly impressive.
If you like this song, try listening to "Likey" by TWICE, "Bboom Bboom" by Momoland, and "LP" by Red Velvet.

JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

"TT" by TWICE is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic songs in K-Pop history. This is one of TWICE's most popular songs and, honestly, it's amazing. It's catchy, has a unique music video, and the vocal and dance skills shown throughout are truly impressive.
If you like this song, try listening to "Likey" by TWICE, "Bboom Bboom" by Momoland, and "LP" by Red Velvet.

If you like slightly darker songs, then "Say My Name" by ATEEZ is the one for you. This song has a strong chorus and intense vocals. Be careful though — once you fall into the hole of listening to ATEEZ's music, it's incredibly hard to stop!

If you like this song, try listening to "Moonwalk" by WAYV, "Ice Age" by MCND, and "UGH!" by BTS. — Stone Music Entertainment / Via youtube.com

If you like slightly darker songs, then "Say My Name" by ATEEZ is the one for you. This song has a strong chorus and intense vocals. Be careful though — once you fall into the hole of listening to ATEEZ's music, it's incredibly hard to stop!

If you like this song, try listening to "Moonwalk" by WAYV, "Ice Age" by MCND, and "UGH!" by BTS.

Stone Music Entertainment / Via youtube.com

If you like slightly darker songs, then "Say My Name" by ATEEZ is the one for you. This song has a strong chorus and intense vocals. Be careful though — once you fall into the hole of listening to ATEEZ's music, it's incredibly hard to stop!

If you like this song, try listening to "Moonwalk" by WAYV, "Ice Age" by MCND, and "UGH!" by BTS.

Mamamoo is a strong female group that doesn't care what other people think of them. "Um Oh Ah Yeh" is one of their older, less known songs, but I just thinks it's too catchy and upbeat to not to include on this list. Also, The music video is pretty funny too!
If you like this song, try listening to "Russian Roulette" by Red Velvet, "Yes I Am" by Mamamoo, and "Mansae" by Seventeen. — Stone Music Entertainment / Via youtube.com

Mamamoo is a strong female group that doesn't care what other people think of them. "Um Oh Ah Yeh" is one of their older, less known songs, but I just thinks it's too catchy and upbeat to not to include on this list. Also, The music video is pretty funny too!
If you like this song, try listening to "Russian Roulette" by Red Velvet, "Yes I Am" by Mamamoo, and "Mansae" by Seventeen.

Stone Music Entertainment / Via youtube.com

Mamamoo is a strong female group that doesn't care what other people think of them. "Um Oh Ah Yeh" is one of their older, less known songs, but I just thinks it's too catchy and upbeat to not to include on this list. Also, The music video is pretty funny too!
If you like this song, try listening to "Russian Roulette" by Red Velvet, "Yes I Am" by Mamamoo, and "Mansae" by Seventeen.

Wow. I don't really know where to start with this song. Everyone's heard of BTS, but this is such an incredible song by one of its members, V. The jaw-dropping vocals, the inviting dance, and just in general the whole mood of the song is something I will never get tired of hearing. Also, I fully believe that this man is literally the most handsome man in the entire world. Yes, I said it.
If you like this song, try listening to "Stigma" by BTS, "Want" by Taemin, and "24/7" by EXO. — Big Hit Labels / Via youtube.com

Wow. I don't really know where to start with this song. Everyone's heard of BTS, but this is such an incredible song by one of its members, V. The jaw-dropping vocals, the inviting dance, and just in general the whole mood of the song is something I will never get tired of hearing. Also, I fully believe that this man is literally the most handsome man in the entire world. Yes, I said it.
If you like this song, try listening to "Stigma" by BTS, "Want" by Taemin, and "24/7" by EXO.

Big Hit Labels / Via youtube.com

Wow. I don't really know where to start with this song. Everyone's heard of BTS, but this is such an incredible song by one of its members, V. The jaw-dropping vocals, the inviting dance, and just in general the whole mood of the song is something I will never get tired of hearing. Also, I fully believe that this man is literally the most handsome man in the entire world. Yes, I said it.
If you like this song, try listening to "Stigma" by BTS, "Want" by Taemin, and "24/7" by EXO.

Another iconic song by a truly iconic K-Pop group! Before they put a hold on producing music together, Girls' Generation was known as the nation's girl group for a reason! "Gee" is a memorable and upbeat song that you'll find hard to get out of your head.
If you like this song, try listening to "Hi High" by LOONA, "Very Very Very" by I.O.I, and "Pick Me" by Produce 101. — SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

Another iconic song by a truly iconic K-Pop group! Before they put a hold on producing music together, Girls' Generation was known as the nation's girl group for a reason! "Gee" is a memorable and upbeat song that you'll find hard to get out of your head.
If you like this song, try listening to "Hi High" by LOONA, "Very Very Very" by I.O.I, and "Pick Me" by Produce 101.

SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

Another iconic song by a truly iconic K-Pop group! Before they put a hold on producing music together, Girls' Generation was known as the nation's girl group for a reason! "Gee" is a memorable and upbeat song that you'll find hard to get out of your head.
If you like this song, try listening to "Hi High" by LOONA, "Very Very Very" by I.O.I, and "Pick Me" by Produce 101.

You don't even to know how many records this song's going to break (spoiler alert: it's a lot). In just five days, the music video for this song racked up over 200 million views; you don't have to be a K-Pop stan to understand that's incredibly impressive. This song certainly deserves all of the views it receives, because this song is just bursting with energy and the members are gorgeous and fit its girl crush concept perfectly.
If you like this song, try listening to "ON" by BTS, "Bon Bon Chocolat" by Everglow, and "God's Menu" by Stray Kids. — BLACKPINK / Via youtube.com

You don't even to know how many records this song's going to break (spoiler alert: it's a lot). In just five days, the music video for this song racked up over 200 million views; you don't have to be a K-Pop stan to understand that's incredibly impressive. This song certainly deserves all of the views it receives, because this song is just bursting with energy and the members are gorgeous and fit its girl crush concept perfectly.
If you like this song, try listening to "ON" by BTS, "Bon Bon Chocolat" by Everglow, and "God's Menu" by Stray Kids.

BLACKPINK / Via youtube.com

You don't even to know how many records this song's going to break (spoiler alert: it's a lot). In just five days, the music video for this song racked up over 200 million views; you don't have to be a K-Pop stan to understand that's incredibly impressive. This song certainly deserves all of the views it receives, because this song is just bursting with energy and the members are gorgeous and fit its girl crush concept perfectly.
If you like this song, try listening to "ON" by BTS, "Bon Bon Chocolat" by Everglow, and "God's Menu" by Stray Kids.

This was a more mature concept than what Red Velvet usually goes for, but it totally paid off. To this day, "Bad Boy" remains one of the group's most popular songs. It's also my favorite Red Velvet song because it's this perfectly powerful and yet gentle all at the same time. That's a mature concept for ya!
If you like this song, try listening to "Paradise" by BTS, "Butterfly" by LOONA, "Snapping" by Chung Ha. — SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

This was a more mature concept than what Red Velvet usually goes for, but it totally paid off. To this day, "Bad Boy" remains one of the group's most popular songs. It's also my favorite Red Velvet song because it's this perfectly powerful and yet gentle all at the same time. That's a mature concept for ya!
If you like this song, try listening to "Paradise" by BTS, "Butterfly" by LOONA, "Snapping" by Chung Ha.

SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

This was a more mature concept than what Red Velvet usually goes for, but it totally paid off. To this day, "Bad Boy" remains one of the group's most popular songs. It's also my favorite Red Velvet song because it's this perfectly powerful and yet gentle all at the same time. That's a mature concept for ya!
If you like this song, try listening to "Paradise" by BTS, "Butterfly" by LOONA, "Snapping" by Chung Ha.

Jus2 is a sub-unit of GOT7 and I absolutely adore them. The sub-unit is made up of two members, Yugyeom and JB, and the reason I've included this song on this list because I find their vocals so astounding. This song is a perfect showcase of the duo and blends their distinct voices beautifully.

If you like this song, try listening to "Move" by Taemin, "Movie Star" by CIX, and "Pied Piper" by BTS. — JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

Jus2 is a sub-unit of GOT7 and I absolutely adore them. The sub-unit is made up of two members, Yugyeom and JB, and the reason I've included this song on this list because I find their vocals so astounding. This song is a perfect showcase of the duo and blends their distinct voices beautifully.

If you like this song, try listening to "Move" by Taemin, "Movie Star" by CIX, and "Pied Piper" by BTS.

JYP Entertainment / Via youtube.com

Jus2 is a sub-unit of GOT7 and I absolutely adore them. The sub-unit is made up of two members, Yugyeom and JB, and the reason I've included this song on this list because I find their vocals so astounding. This song is a perfect showcase of the duo and blends their distinct voices beautifully.

If you like this song, try listening to "Move" by Taemin, "Movie Star" by CIX, and "Pied Piper" by BTS.

"View" is an iconic song and it's a song that 100% deserves the hype surrounding it. SHINee will go down in music history and this song will absolutely go down with them. I have to be honest, the first verse is the main reason I included this song — it's so effortlessly cool and my favorite part in the entire song.
If you like this song, try listening to "We Young" by Chanyeol and Sehun, "Energetic" by Wanna One, and "Don't Wanna Cry" by Seventeen. — SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

"View" is an iconic song and it's a song that 100% deserves the hype surrounding it. SHINee will go down in music history and this song will absolutely go down with them. I have to be honest, the first verse is the main reason I included this song — it's so effortlessly cool and my favorite part in the entire song.
If you like this song, try listening to "We Young" by Chanyeol and Sehun, "Energetic" by Wanna One, and "Don't Wanna Cry" by Seventeen.

SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

"View" is an iconic song and it's a song that 100% deserves the hype surrounding it. SHINee will go down in music history and this song will absolutely go down with them. I have to be honest, the first verse is the main reason I included this song — it's so effortlessly cool and my favorite part in the entire song.
If you like this song, try listening to "We Young" by Chanyeol and Sehun, "Energetic" by Wanna One, and "Don't Wanna Cry" by Seventeen.

"Sorry Sorry" is such an unforgettable K-Pop song! Super Junior is an unstoppable group. Almost every K-Pop group or idol has performed a dance cover of this song at some point, and it's because it's lighthearted, easy, and always entertaining to watch!
If you like this song, try listening to "2YA2YAO!" by Super Junior, "Ring Ding Dong" by SHINee, and "Mirotic" by TVXQ! — SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

"Sorry Sorry" is such an unforgettable K-Pop song! Super Junior is an unstoppable group. Almost every K-Pop group or idol has performed a dance cover of this song at some point, and it's because it's lighthearted, easy, and always entertaining to watch!
If you like this song, try listening to "2YA2YAO!" by Super Junior, "Ring Ding Dong" by SHINee, and "Mirotic" by TVXQ!

SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

"Sorry Sorry" is such an unforgettable K-Pop song! Super Junior is an unstoppable group. Almost every K-Pop group or idol has performed a dance cover of this song at some point, and it's because it's lighthearted, easy, and always entertaining to watch!
If you like this song, try listening to "2YA2YAO!" by Super Junior, "Ring Ding Dong" by SHINee, and "Mirotic" by TVXQ!

I love this song so much! (G)I-DLE has such an impressive range, but this song is slightly different to their usual style — I feel like it just flows so well and has such an elegant feel to it. It's also very unapologetic with its lyrics, which I also love!
If you like this song, try listening to "Playing With Fire" by BLACKPINK, "No" by CLC, and "Egotistic" by Mamamoo. — (G)I-DLE (여자)아이들 (Official YouTube Channel) / Via youtube.com

I love this song so much! (G)I-DLE has such an impressive range, but this song is slightly different to their usual style — I feel like it just flows so well and has such an elegant feel to it. It's also very unapologetic with its lyrics, which I also love!
If you like this song, try listening to "Playing With Fire" by BLACKPINK, "No" by CLC, and "Egotistic" by Mamamoo.

(G)I-DLE (여자)아이들 (Official YouTube Channel) / Via youtube.com

I love this song so much! (G)I-DLE has such an impressive range, but this song is slightly different to their usual style — I feel like it just flows so well and has such an elegant feel to it. It's also very unapologetic with its lyrics, which I also love!
If you like this song, try listening to "Playing With Fire" by BLACKPINK, "No" by CLC, and "Egotistic" by Mamamoo.

2018 was undoubtedly a great year for K-Pop music, especially when it came to EXO who are one of the most popular Korean boy groups of all time. "Tempo" is a catchy song with impressive vocals and incredible dancing skills showcased throughout. Plus, that a capella breakdown! Flawless.
If you like this song, try listening to "Fancy" by TWICE, "Hip" by Mamamoo, and "DNA" by BTS. — SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

2018 was undoubtedly a great year for K-Pop music, especially when it came to EXO who are one of the most popular Korean boy groups of all time. "Tempo" is a catchy song with impressive vocals and incredible dancing skills showcased throughout. Plus, that a capella breakdown! Flawless.
If you like this song, try listening to "Fancy" by TWICE, "Hip" by Mamamoo, and "DNA" by BTS.

SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

2018 was undoubtedly a great year for K-Pop music, especially when it came to EXO who are one of the most popular Korean boy groups of all time. "Tempo" is a catchy song with impressive vocals and incredible dancing skills showcased throughout. Plus, that a capella breakdown! Flawless.
If you like this song, try listening to "Fancy" by TWICE, "Hip" by Mamamoo, and "DNA" by BTS.

On the outside, "Noir" seems like a nice and light song, yet if you delve deeper into the song you'll discover its lyrics and music videos hold a darker concept and meaning to them. This 'more than meets the eye' concept is something that Sunmi pulls off so perfectly — she is a truly revolutionary artist!
If you like this song, try listening to "Blow Your Mind" by (G)I-DLE, "Oh My God" by (G)I-DLE, and "Purple" by HyunA. — 1theK (원더케이) / Via youtube.com

On the outside, "Noir" seems like a nice and light song, yet if you delve deeper into the song you'll discover its lyrics and music videos hold a darker concept and meaning to them. This 'more than meets the eye' concept is something that Sunmi pulls off so perfectly — she is a truly revolutionary artist!
If you like this song, try listening to "Blow Your Mind" by (G)I-DLE, "Oh My God" by (G)I-DLE, and "Purple" by HyunA.

1theK (원더케이) / Via youtube.com

On the outside, "Noir" seems like a nice and light song, yet if you delve deeper into the song you'll discover its lyrics and music videos hold a darker concept and meaning to them. This 'more than meets the eye' concept is something that Sunmi pulls off so perfectly — she is a truly revolutionary artist!
If you like this song, try listening to "Blow Your Mind" by (G)I-DLE, "Oh My God" by (G)I-DLE, and "Purple" by HyunA.

"Wow Thing" is, by far, the most iconic K-Pop collaboration you'll ever hear. GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, Red Velvet and Chung Ha? Together? All rolled into one song? In my opinion, nothing will ever top this legendary song. It's so upbeat and catchy!
If you like this song, try listening to "Wannabe" by ITZY, "Dalla Dalla" by ITZY, and "So What" by LOONA. — SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

"Wow Thing" is, by far, the most iconic K-Pop collaboration you'll ever hear. GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, Red Velvet and Chung Ha? Together? All rolled into one song? In my opinion, nothing will ever top this legendary song. It's so upbeat and catchy!
If you like this song, try listening to "Wannabe" by ITZY, "Dalla Dalla" by ITZY, and "So What" by LOONA.

SMTOWN / Via youtube.com

"Wow Thing" is, by far, the most iconic K-Pop collaboration you'll ever hear. GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE, Red Velvet and Chung Ha? Together? All rolled into one song? In my opinion, nothing will ever top this legendary song. It's so upbeat and catchy!
If you like this song, try listening to "Wannabe" by ITZY, "Dalla Dalla" by ITZY, and "So What" by LOONA.

Did you know PSY got the inspiration for his iconic "Gangnam Style" dance routine from this song? "Abracadabra" is truly iconic, and its mature music video and concept just make it that much better. BRB, listening to this about a hundred times.
If you like this song, try listening to "Lip & Hip" by HyunA, "Danger" by Taemin, and "So Hot" by Wonder Girls. — Brown Eyed Girls / Via youtube.com

Did you know PSY got the inspiration for his iconic "Gangnam Style" dance routine from this song? "Abracadabra" is truly iconic, and its mature music video and concept just make it that much better. BRB, listening to this about a hundred times.
If you like this song, try listening to "Lip & Hip" by HyunA, "Danger" by Taemin, and "So Hot" by Wonder Girls.

Brown Eyed Girls / Via youtube.com

Did you know PSY got the inspiration for his iconic "Gangnam Style" dance routine from this song? "Abracadabra" is truly iconic, and its mature music video and concept just make it that much better. BRB, listening to this about a hundred times.
If you like this song, try listening to "Lip & Hip" by HyunA, "Danger" by Taemin, and "So Hot" by Wonder Girls.

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