Once again, it’s THAT time of the year. Time to start planning those beach vacations as the weather warms up and the days grow longer. No matter how you like it, summer is a memorable season. What can make it better? K-Pop songs to match that summer vibe!
In the world of Kpop, summer can also be a great concept to use when making songs. Whenever it’s appropriate, a solid K-pop song has the potential to become a classic. Anyone who hears it will always be transported back to that moment. Here are ten Kpop songs you can use for your summer plans.
“Party” by Girls’ Generation
The nation’s girl group can pull off any concept; this track makes no exception. “Party,” one of the lead singles from their fifth album, Lion Heart, effectively conveys the concept and theme. This is one of the K-pop songs that describes the perfect summer plan and getaway.
Moreover, “Party” describes an out-of-town adventure to a tropical place, a time to unwind and let the stress out. This song reminds listeners that there are always opportunities to have fun and, of course, to party.
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“Red Flavor” by Red Velvet
“Red Flavor” serves as the lead single for the group’s EP, The Red Summer, marking their fifth overall release. The song shows Red Velvet’s more vibrant and colorful side, a fantastic concept for the summer. The music video and lyrics of the song have different fruits associated with the summer, like watermelon, grapes, pineapple, and orange.
Noteworthy, the lyrics relate to a person reminiscing about their love at a younger age and how simple it was. This track is one of Red Velvet’s most recognizable and finest songs.
“NEWTON” by MONSTA X
No matter how many times I see you, you always feel new to me.
Is that what you say when summer arrives or every time you see that special someone? Apparently, it applies to both!
MONSTA X effectively conveys this concept in this song and its accompanying music video. The music video shows the boys are on their summer trip, and they are having fun. The song expresses their admiration for someone special in their lives. This is a great metaphor because the warm and sweet feelings you have for that special someone can also be felt during the summertime. Summer, along with that special someone, provides a delightful escape.
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“WAVE” by ATEEZ
Imagine going on a beach trip with friends, having fun, making the most of every minute, reflecting on your experiences, and always believing you’ll make it through, regardless of the challenge. This song by ATEEZ captures that sense of accomplishment and also reflects their time as a group. The track is also an excellent friendship song that may be applied to a summer reunion with friends who haven’t seen each other in a long time.
“Alcohol-Free” by TWICE
Love feels different in the summer, as demonstrated by TWICE’s song. This track from the group is slower and more relaxed than other high-energy tunes, yet it conveys the message clearly and directly. The song describes how they are tipsy and unsure what to do now that they have romantic feelings for someone, ironically since they don’t need alcohol to feel out of character.
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“SHAKE IT” by SISTAR
If there is one way to kick off your summer plans, it is this song by SISTAR. “Shake It” is the single for the group’s 2015 EP with the same name, which is their third overall. The song starts and ends with a high-energy vibe, which can give the listener a boost to pretty much do anything. Summer is all about doing fun activities and with this song playing in the background, it will bring it to another level.
“We Lost The Summer” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER
“We Lost The Summer” is from the boy band’s 2019 EP, minisode1: Blue Hour. This song is perfect for reflecting on the enjoyable moments you’ve experienced. This applies not only to summer memories but to any memory at any point in general. There are always situations where you want to go back in time and relive those moments.
“Sunny Summer” by GFRIEND
Like the lyrics said, “Let’s have a good time.” This song by GFRIEND describes what plans and activities they should do now that summer has arrived. The options are many to choose from and that is what makes it exciting. This song is an excellent tool for organizing your summertime activities.
“View” by SHINee
SHINee’s “View” is a classic K-pop song in general. The music video for this song showcases the group engaging in various activities during the summer heat. It’s not only a great summer song, but it’s also a dance song with one of the catchiest choruses in K-Pop.
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“Baby” by ASTRO
There is no better time in the summer than to finally confess your feelings to someone you are interested in. “Baby” is the fourth track from ASTRO’s 2017 mini-album, Dream Part.01. The song has a summer flavor to it, which complements the words about expressing affection for someone.
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