No matter how much sleep we get, waking up in the morning always seems to be difficult for most of us. The struggle is even tougher when we didn't get enough sleep. Good thing, the alarm clock was created and all we have to do is pick the best tune that will help us get up on time.
Here are loud and energizing K-pop songs that you can use as your morning alarm!
BLACKPINK - "Kill This Love"
BLACKPINK's 2019 hit "Kill This Love" will quickly awaken you just by its introduction full of loud trumpet sounds. This electropop song talks about a girl's decision to end a toxic relationship.
BLACKPINK - "BOOMBAYAH"
This energizing and addicting song by BLACKPINK has those exotic beats, hip hop sensibilities, and club-ready sounds that make it a definite winner.
"BOOMBAYAH" is perhaps one of the unforgettable debut songs by a K-pop group as it achieved countless milestones, some of which are still unbeatable.
BTS - "Fire"
Released in 2016, BTS's "Fire" also has that explosive intro that will give you that kind of push to get you up from your bed. This upbeat track also has an intense choreography that you can practice as an exercise.
BTS - "Dope"
Another BTS song that fits to be your morning alarm is "Dope," which boasts haughty vocal lines, powerful rap verses, hard-hitting percussive beats, and melodious rhythmic claps all lead to the highly-awaited hook of the song.
Moreover, the unique hook of BTS's "Dope" features addicting and loud, sharp squeals of the saxophone, and is characterized by a heartfelt high note bridge.
Super Junior - "Sorry Sorry"
Arguably deemed as the song that made K-pop renowned across the world, Super Junior's signature song "Sorry Sorry" remains as one of the favorite songs fans want to dance to.
This iconic K-pop song offers an upbeat rhythmic listening experience with its catchy chorus, urban club dance house music, excellent use of electronic synths, and incredible vocals.
2NE1 - "I AM THE BEST"
One of 2NE1's hit songs, "I AM THE BEST" features a fusion of various musical genres such as electronic, hip hop, and electro house, and are added with instrumentations of synthesizers and rifts inspired by Middle Eastern music.
"I AM THE BEST" is regarded as one of K-pop's most iconic and influential releases, which helped the Korean Wave spread across the globe.
2NE1 - "Gotta Be You"
One of the underrated K-pop songs in 2NE1's list, "Gotta Be You" was extensively criticized for its queerly colorful music video. But, its funky drum beats and catchy synths are worth nothing, plus the intelligent vocal and rap lines will get stuck in your head.
BIGBANG - "FANTASTIC BABY"
Another legendary song that made K-pop further known across the globe, "FANTASTIC BABY" by BIGBANG integrates an array of music genres such as dynamic electropop, hip hop, EDM, and hip house. It includes numerous catchphrases and hooks, with the most notable ones being "boom shakalaka" "I wanna da-da-da-da-dance," and "Wow, fantastic baby."
"FANTASTIC BABY" is recognized as one of the biggest K-pop hits of all time. Its "boisterous" and "genre-blending" sound make it a timeless song.
BIGBANG - "BANG BANG BANG"
Another K-pop song by BIGBANG that is perfect as your morning alarm is "BANG BANG BANG," which was written and composed by member G-Dragon alongside Teddy Park, with additional rap verses penned by member T.O.P.
"BANG BANG BANG" has dance beats that were defined as "90s inspired," reverberating synths filt throughout the song, trap-heavy breakdown in the chorus. It also has a play-off of the pounding rhythm and powerful horns, creating a "chaotic environment" within the track.
f(x) - "Electric Shock"
Well known as one of the experimental K-pop groups, f(x) released this electropop and dance-pop song to further solidify their reputation as one of the biggest idol groups.
"Electric Shock" has a catchy chorus is full of "na na na na na na na" that is complemented by smart lyrics and heavy club pop music create a masterpiece.
SEVENTEEN - "Clap"
This dance and electronic song that is known for its iconic line "BAKSU! SEVENTEEN right here!" will wake you up with its crunchy guitar riff, which can be heard in the beginning and most parts of the track, and drives the upbeat sound.
SEVENTEEN's "Clap" boasts an energetic delivery, clap-infused beat, excellent vocals from the members, and has an overall retro funk vibe.
Girls' Generation - "Gee"
The "Nation's Girl Group," Girls' Generation, achieved worldwide fame with this legendary song released in 2009. This incredibly addictive track will get you up on your feet and dance to the beat. All you need is one listen and you will find yourself singing "Gee, gee, gee, gee, baby, baby" for the rest of the day.
4MINUTE - "Crazy"
The five-piece girl group 4MINUTE dropped this incredibly edgy track, "Crazy," back in 2015. It is a hip hop and dance track with trap influences that were praised for its hip hop sound and production, as well as the members' vocal delivery.
Stray Kids - "God's Menu"
"God's Menu" by Stray Kids is a hip-hop track marked by powerful rap portions, with member Changbin rapping at in fast pace in the introduction. It also has that catchy onomatopoeia that goes "du du du," which can be heard throughout the song.
WANNA ONE - "Boomerang"
This electro trap genre song by the project boy group WANNA ONE opens with a mix of trap beats and squealing electronics that lead to the opening verse. It has a nice killer part before each chorus, which goes "Wing Wing Wing Boomerang."
GOT7 - "Hard Carry"
Now, we can't end this list without mentioning GOT7's "Flight Log: Turbulence" title track, "Hard Carry"!
Released in 2016, the septet's official account states that the song is "a number of the EDM TRAP genre, a worldwide trend that features powerful 808 bases and a unique synthesized sound."
GOT7 members conveys the message, through this track, that they will "hard carry" the atmosphere. And sure enough, you would completely be awaken by it's exciting beat!
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
