Article: The Top 10 K-POP Songs That Fit Any Mood

K-pop, as in the Korean Pop and Entertainment industry, has been dominating the entire entertainment industry. This is called the Korean wave as the Korean entertainment industry, especially the K-pop industry, has dominated the Global entertainment industry for the past six years. The credit does not solely go to BTS; the international sensational Korean Boy group representing South Korea. but the credit goes to every single Korean artist that has contributed to the Korean music industry. K-pop songs are famous for their emotions, cinematic and dramatic plotlines/storylines, and the most important- the choreography. There are some songs that can have simple choreography but at the same time be very famous and trendy as they suit any and every mood. Let us now take a look at the Top 10 K-pop songs that suit any mood.

1. PSY - Gangnam Style

The song “Gangnam Style” by PSY was produced and released by YG Entertainment on August 14, 2012. This song paved the way for the K-pop industry to enter the international charts and entertainment industry. Several artists have expressed their gratitude and respect for the artist for helping the K-pop industry. This song is still very well known even after years and is played everywhere, not only in South Korea, but also internationally. This song is played for graduation ceremonies, for various important ceremonies, and even in saunas for relaxing and dancing in clubs.

 

2. BTS - Fire

The song “Fire” by BTS was produced and released by BigHit Entertainment (now HYBE Label) on May 2, 2016. The Global Sensation South Korean boy group, BTS has several amazing songs that suit every mood and theme, but the song “Fire” is one of the best  that has helped people cheer up, be happy, let go of stress, and even express themselves. This song is sung and played at cafes, shows, karaoke bars, and the choreography is covered by many artists on streets nationally and internationally.

 

3. Blackpink - Boombayah

The song “Boombayah” by Blackpink was produced and released by YG Entertainment on August 8, 2016. This catchy track and choreography have been one of the most-watched music videos of K-pop. The dramatic and exciting storyline, expressed through lyrics and music video, is very sassy that everyone was jamming to on streets and karaoke bars. The song helped Blackpink become one of the most famous and international K-pop artists of the new generation.

 

4. Zico - Any Song 

The song “Any Song” by Zico was produced and released by KOZ Entertainment on January 13, 2020. This song is one of the most-streamed songs on Melon and has won several awards on music shows and award shows. The catchy music made everyone groove, from older adults to toddlers. The song has become very trendy for suiting all moods that many Tiktok’s were using this audio.

5. iKON - Love Scenario

The song “Love Scenario” by iKON was produced and released by YG Entertainment on January 25, 2018. This song won several awards and took #1 place on several charts across South Korea and Japan. Catchy music and a dramatic storyline explain a love scene that is so surreal and very real at the same time. The song is about how lovers meet, love each other, and break up and meet again. This dramatic cycle of love and how it ends and starts again is observed. This song was played everywhere in South Korea, from shows to showers. Apt for any and every mood.

 

6. Momoland - BBoom BBoom

The song “BBoom BBoom” by Momoland was produced and released by LOEN Entertainment on January 3, 2018. The music is very catchy with very catchy and cute choreography. This song helped to bring a lot of nationwide and global attention to Momoland. The song became one of the most streamed songs of 2018 as it was played at every cafe, broadcasting show, karaoke, and school. Merry-Go-Round (Momland’s official fanbase) helped in promoting the song everywhere.

 

7. Seventeen - Don’t Wanna Cry

Seventeen's song "Don't Wanna Cry" was produced and released on May 22, 2017 by Pledis Entertainment. This song is identical to the RandB track which has very moving lyrics with very synchronous choreography that caught everyone's attention. it is played in cafes, schools and streets. This song has helped people, especially Carats (Seventeen's official fan base), perk them up as they dance the night away.

 

8. Bigbang - Bang Bang Bang

The song “Bang Bang Bang “ by Bigbang was produced and released by YG Entertainment on June 1, 2015. This hip-hop trap track with an intense storyline is very famous among Koreans and V.I.Ps (Bigbang Official Fanbase). The song is so versatile that it is played everywhere for every occasion, from pubs to showers. Every member has a different storyline giving each member the spotlight as well.

 

9. EXO - Growl

The song “Growl” by EXO; was produced and released by SM Entertainment on August 5, 2013. This song was viral among Korean and International teenagers with Global EXO-Ls (EXO’s official fanbase). This song paved the way for the school uniform look among idols and music videos. The werewolf concept was very eye-catchy. The song is aligned with the werewolf mate’s vision as the lyrics are about how a boy is attracted and deeply in love with a girl he just met. The boy’s inner desires represent the wolf that is eager to rise.

 

10. Twice - Cheer Up

Twice's song "Cheer Up" was produced and released on April 25, 2016, by JYP Entertainment. This song was played in all the cafes, schools, streets, TV shows, and even the military base. The girl in love acts when she misses her lover and how shy she becomes when she talks to him in front of her friends.The song is one of the most-streamed girl group songs on Melon. The music video is also one of the most-streamed music videos as each member of Twice plays characters from famous movies that stole the hearts of Once (Twice’s official fanbase).