Are you looking for some K-pop girl group songs to excite your morning, especially your first morning of 2023? Then, consider adding these 7 tracks to your playlist!
1. Kep1er - 'WA DA DA'
Kep1er released "WA DA DA" on January 3, 2022, as the lead single of their debut mini-album, "FIRST IMPACT." The song is a fun dance song based on the big room house genre.
Lyrically, "WA DA DA" sings about Kep1er's aspiration to become the best and their promise to repay their fans who have loved, supported, and protected the dreams of the nine members.
2. ITZY - 'Mafia in the Morning'
ITZY released "Mafia in the Morning," also known as "In the Morning," on April 30, 2021, as the lead single of their fourth mini-album, "Guess Who."
"Mafia in the Morning" is an addictive dance-trap song with a trippy synth. The song oozes ambiguity and suspense. Lyrically, the song talks about secretly stealing someone's heart. The song references the party game Mafia, which is used as a metaphor for aiming to be caught in a relationship.
As the mafia, ITZY uses their power to win their future lover over.
3. aespa - 'Savage'
aespa released "Savage" on October 5, 2021, as the lead single of the extended play of the same name.
"Savage" is a song with a unique blend of genres, such as trap, dubstep, and ballad. It is confident and addictive. Lyrically, "Savage" expresses aespa's unique worldview, with the group and the aes counterparts going to Kwangya with the help of Naevis. There, they will confront the Black Mamba.
Additionally, "Savage" sings about not letting anyone or anything scare them.
4. TWICE - 'SCIENTIST'
TWICE released "SCIENTIST" on November 12, 2021, as the lead single of their third Korean-language studio album, "Formula of Love: O+T=<3."
"SCIENTIST" is a blend of deep house and dance-pop, with inspiration from 80s synth beats.
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Lyrically, "SCIENTIST" talks about how love cannot be calculated or studied, nor is something you should try to find an answer to. Instead, love is something you should follow your heart to.
5. NewJeans - 'Ditto'
One of the hottest girl groups today, NewJeans, pre-released this bop in November. It's from their new single album "OMG," released in December.
"Ditto" boasts the beautiful vocals of the members that are reminiscient of the 90s and Y2K. It's atmospheric melody brings out nostalgia. And despite its laid-back sound, the song is perfect to welcome the new year in a chill fashion.
6. BLACKPINK - 'SEE U LATER'
BLACKPINK released "SEE U LATER" as a b-sidetrack to their first mini-album, "SQUARE UP," on June 15, 2018.
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"SEE U LATER" talks about getting over a break-up where the guy cheats on her. She is over him to the point that the very thought makes her skin crawl and that she is worth more than he ever treated her. Perfect for the ones who are going through a toxic break-up!
7. Red Velvet - 'Birthday'
What better way to celebrate the New Year than to treat it like it's someone's birthday?
Similar to how we celebrate a birthday party, why not play this new hit from Red Velvet? Watch the polychrome flowers in the sky as Seulgi/Joy sing "It's my day and your day, it's a party-party," and pop the champagne with the quintet as 2023 announces its arrival.
Which songs are your favorite? Do you know other songs perfect to play during your first morning this 2023? Tell us in the comments below!
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Written by Alexa Lewis.
