TikTok is one of the hottest social media platforms out right now, with millions of users across the globe. The wildly popular app has consistently shown how easy it is for a clip to become viral, as countless people try their hand at the latest trends and challenges. Behind these TikTok clips are iconic sounds that become known by everyone. These sounds can range from voice overs, on the spot recordings, and even songs from our favorite K-Pop idols!
It is always a pleasant surprise to find your TikTok feed filled with content using K-Pop songs as the background music. These songs become noticed by fans and non-fans alike and sometimes, these popular clips are not dance challenges but deal with make-up, cooking, or even gaming highlights.
Now, let's take a look at some of the K-Pop songs that became viral trends on TikTok.
1. Jessi - 'ZOOM'
When Jessi released 'ZOOM' in early April of this year, the song became a massive hit and viral trend. With its catchy hook, hard hitting melody, and dope dance moves, many users rushed to TikTok to upload a video of themselves attempting the dance challenge. The track gained so much attention that a user even created a remix, accompanied by totally different choreography.
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2. TREASURE - 'DARARI'
TREASURE's 'DARARI' instantly became a worldwide trend since its release in February this year. The song has everything you could ask for: a lovely melody, sweet lyrics, and an addictive chorus. All these qualities and more led to the song becoming a viral hit on TikTok. Even the boys of TREASURE used the remixed audio of their song that popped up on TikTok feeds everywhere.
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3. Loco, PUNCH - 'Say Yes'
'Say Yes' was originally released as part of the OST for "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" in 2016. Through the drama, it gained attention for its heartwarming melody and wonderful balance of vocals and rap. Then, like many things, it made a comeback as a sound on TikTok. Users not only made the sound into a challenge but as the background music for cute couple edits, cooking, and various other content. We're not surprised, seeing just how easy the song can get stuck in your head.
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4. ENHYPEN - 'Polaroid Love'
Earlier in January of this year, ENHYPEN released the song 'Polaroid Love' which swept the charts and became a beloved track across the internet. One fan of the song even took it upon himself to create a dance challenge, taking TikTok by storm and even gaining notice from ENHYPEN themselves. Now that's what you call a successful fanboy.
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5. ZICO - 'Any Song'
For years, ZICO has proven himself to be a top tier singer-songwriter, able to produce hit after hit and 'Any Song' is no different. It exploded in popularity with its catchy tune and made its way into the TikTok algorithm in 2020. There, it gained a massive following for its easy-to-remember choreography and addictive melody. 'Any Song' became one of the first K-Pop tracks to have a dance challenge accompanied with its promotions. ZICO and his team were definitely onto something when they chose to promote 'Any Song' on TikTok.
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6. Weeekly - 'After School'
Since their debut, Weeekly has come out with multiple tracks that have earned them praise and recognition from fans and senior artists alike. 'After School' is one of those tracks. With its quirky vibe and playful melody, it immediately rose to the top of many fans playlists. What's more interesting is that although the song was promoted with its very own TikTok dance challenge, it became popular as the background music to gaming highlight videos.
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7. BLACKPINK's Lisa - 'MONEY'
Lisa's solo debut shook the K-Pop world and many fans were ecstatic to see her slay the stage all on her own. Although a B-side track of her solo debut album, 'Money' gained massive attention for its repetitive bass and trendy chorus, along with a memorable choreography. TikTok feeds were flooded with its users attempting the dance for Lisa's iconic song.
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Which other K-Pop songs have you seen go viral on TikTok? Let us know in the comments!