If you’re creating a Halloween-themed playlist, don’t forget about these K-pop songs. Halloween is usually associated with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me,” and the Ghostbusters theme song. However, with K-pop’s growing popularity in the U.S., the spooky season’s music may sound different this year. Groups like BTS, Dreamcatcher, and (G)-IDLE are embracing the horror theme and creating music that is both catchy and chilling. Many of their music videos are also inspired by Halloween, featuring ghosts, gory scenes, and even seances. The groups’ outfits and dance moves also play into the Halloween theme.
According to Fairlain Reymundo, founder and CEO of Asian Entertainment and Culture, K-pop has some of the most unique and memorable looks in the global entertainment industry. Halloween is an opportunity for people in the Western world to become someone else and be praised for it. K-pop, on the other hand, has mastered the art of creating different personas through fashion and makeup.
As K-pop continues to evolve, the sound will also continue to evolve, according to Marcus Collins, an author and marketing professor at the University of Michigan. Just like R&B and pop music, K-pop will find its place in unexpected genres, like horror. For long-time fans or those new to the genre, here are 15 diverse K-pop songs that are perfect for a haunting Halloween playlist.
1. DKZ – “BlockBuster”
2. Cross Gene – “Black or White”
3. Vixx – “On and On”
4. Ateez – “The Black Cat Nero”
5. (G)-IDLE – “Put it Straight (Nightmare Version)”
6. TRCNG – “WOLF BABY”
7. Irene and Seulgi – “Monster”
8. Jimin – “LIE”
9. EXO – “Monster”
10. f(x) – “Dracula”
11. (G)-IDLE – “VILLAIN DIES”
12. Purple Kiss – “Zombie”
13. Seori – “Can’t Stop This Party”
14. TWICE – “Cry For Me”
15. Dreamcatcher – “Chase Me”
