After years of hearing K-pop music coming from my grandson’s bedroom, I grew to like it. I didn’t understand the lyrics, of course. But I loved the upbeat tempo of the dance songs, the happy vibes from the bubblegum pop tunes, and the amazing vocals of the ballads. I listen to K-pop almost exclusively now. My YouTube K-pop playlist is 22 hours long and growing!
Here are a few songs from my favorite K-Pop idols for you to sample.
Jin, whose real name is Kim Seok-jin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter, best known as a member of the popular boy band BTS. He made his solo debut in 2022.
Jeong Eun Ji and Seo In Guk recently reunited after 13 years to release a duet single titled “Couple,” which was released on March 16, 2025. They previously starred together in the popular K-drama “Reply 1997,” and their new collaboration has excited many fans.
Super Junior-K.R.Y. is the first sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Super Junior, consisting of three main vocalists: Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung. They debuted on November 5, 2006, and are known for their ballads and soundtracks for Korean dramas.
Zerobaseone, also known as ZB1, is a South Korean boy band formed through the reality competition show “Boys Planet.” They debuted on July 10, 2023, and originally consisted of nine members, but currently have five active members. This song features just two group members, Tae Rae & Matthew. And, this isn’t K-pop. It’s a Bruno Mars cover. But it’s awesome.
CNBLUE is a South Korean pop rock band formed in 2009, known for their blend of rock, pop, and electronic music. The group consists of members Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, and Lee Jung-shin, and they debuted in Korea on January 14, 2010.
Beast, now known as Highlight, is a South Korean boy band that debuted in 2009 under Cube Entertainment. They gained popularity for their music and performances, releasing several albums and winning numerous awards before rebranding as Highlight in 2017.
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