K-Pop Songs Korean Gen-Z Says Are Old
Time Flies! What Popular K-Pop Songs Do Korean Teens Think Are Ancient?
K-pop idols release catchy hits year after year. There are many songs that both fans and people that aren't fans of K-pop know and some remain popular for a long time.
Let's see which hit songs millennials love that Korean Gen-Z kids say are old songs!
Super Junior - Sorry, Sorry
Source: SM Entertainment
Super Junior's "Sorry, Sorry" was released in 2009 and became a hit in Korea and abroad. The song is super catchy and the chorus is very easy to dance along to, so it's no wonder it became a hit. Even if the kids these days say it's old, I'm sure many are still familiar with the song.
SHINee - Ring Ding Dong
Source: SM Entertainment
"Ring Ding Dong" is one of the most addictive songs from SHINee and it was released in 2009. It's so catchy that in Korea, it's even considered a song that you shouldn't listen to while studying for an exam!
Even though the song has been out for a while, many teens can still sing along to the hook of this song.
Girls’ Generation - Genie
Source: SM Entertainment
When talking about popular songs by Girls' Generation, you can't skip "Genie" released in 2009.
This song made sailor uniforms trendy. The leg kicking dance was fun to follow along to and I'm sure everyone will recognize it!
Wonder Girls - Nobody
Source: JYP Entertainment
Wonder Girls fever was in full swing in the 2000s and "Nobody", released in 2010, just continued to increase their popularity.
Although the girls are now doing their own solo projects or focusing on their families, this song is still considered an iconic song of K-Pop.
IU - Good Day
Source: Loen Entertainment
IU captures the hearts of Koreans and fans around the world with her talents in both singing and acting and her cuteness. Her popular song "Good Day" was released in 2010.
This is one of her songs everyone must listen to because of the legendary high note she hits no matter when she performs. IU is also known for singing well even without any background music. If there's anyone who hasn't heard it yet, you need to go listen!
Trouble Maker - Trouble Maker
Source: Cube Entertainment
Trouble Maker is a special duo consisting of Hyuna and Hyunseung. The song "Trouble Maker" was released in 2011 and is a catchy song that received a lot of attention because not only was the song good, but the performance was equally as hot.
2NE1 - I AM THE BEST
Source: YG Entertainment
2NE1's "I AM THE BEST" is another great song released in 2011, and it was another year of 2NE1 leading the trends of K-Pop. They always used different concepts and unique genres and their songs were always very catchy with simple and fun dance moves that made fans want to dance along.
I still can't get over their disbandment!
Apink - NoNoNo
Source: Plan A Entertainment
Released in 2013, Apink's "NoNoNo" was a song heard no matter where you would go. In fact, I still hear it played at some stores.
This song is one of Apink's many popular songs and it helped cement their popularity in Korea.
EXO - Growl
Source: SM Entertainment
I almost cried when I heard that EXO's "Growl" had become an old song for Gen-Z kids. This song was released in 2013 and gave EXO a lot of awards and helped them rise to stardom in Korea and internationally.
It's a song that all K-Pop fans can recognize just from the first few beats!
GFRIEND - Rough
Source: Source Music
When asked about GFRIEND's hit songs, many fans will mention "Rough", released in 2016. This song proves the girls' true talent. In performances, you can hear their beautiful singing voices that don't waver even though their choreography is super intense.
If you haven't seen it yet, try watching their performances of this song!
Red Velvet - Russian Roulette
Source: SM Entertainment
One of Red Velvet's most catchy songs, "Russian Roulette", was only just released in 2016 but has already turned into an old song for Korean Gen-Z kids.
This song is bright and fun and anyone can sing or dance along, so it's played often.
TWICE - What Is Love
Source: JYP Entertainment
I was shocked to see this song on the list as "What Is Love" was only released in 2018!
This song is a lovely, bright song, which is a style of music that the TWICE girls pull off well, causing a lot of fanboys to fall in love. Plus, lots of the cute choreography is easy for us to follow along with.
What do you think about the list of songs that Korean Gen-Z kids say are old? Can you think of any other legendary K-Pop songs they need to listen to? Let us know in the comments!
This list is from: pann.nate