10 K-Pop MVs for supremely feel-good summer vibes
Colored hair, flower shirts and catchy tunes — there are just some K-Pop music videos that make us all say “Summer, here I come.”
We know you already have your Summer 2021 playlist covered, but here are 10 MVs that make us want to forget our problems and party to an electrifying pop song (whether it's at the beach or just your backyard).
1. BLACKPINK - Ice Cream (feat. Selena Gomez)
For obvious reasons, watching BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez sing dance to this catchy single is a delicious way to kick off the summer -- not to mention taking cues from Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé's gorgeous summer outfits.
2. BTS - Dynamite
"Dynamite" really was one of the most explosive K-Pop songs of 2020, and the music video takes you to a nostalgic Venice Beach-like wonderland filled with retro fashion, flashing lights and a disco.
3. EXO - Ko Ko Bop
EXO's reggae-infused banger "Ko Ko Bop" was a 2017 summer smash hit, and it's still catchy until now. The MV features Suho, D.O., Sehun, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Kai and a pink-haired Chanyeol in bright-colored shirts, doing some super-hot choreography.
4. SHINee - Atlantis
For their 2021 comeback, Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin paid a fresh tribute to their late member Jonghyun in the music video for "Atlantis."
5. Red Velvet - Red Flavor
Backyard party? Lively dance music? Beach-ready outfits? Check, check and check. Red Velvet's music video for their 2017 "Red Flavor" is almost as impossible to get off our heads as its catchy tune and viral dance steps.
6. BTS - Boy with Luv (feat. Halsey)
Two years ago, BTS gave the world a big dose of LSS in the form of "Boy with Luv" featuring American singer Halsey.
7. EXO SC - What a Life
"What a Life" is the fire title track of EXO SC's first mini album, for which Sehun and Chanyeol shot a music video in dreamy, summer-filtered Los Angeles, California.
8. ASTRO - Crazy Sexy Cool
The music video for ASTRO's feel-good single "Crazy Sexy Cool" is upbeat and colorful, which is perfect for a hot summer day. Besides, you can almost feel the breeze on your face the second Cha Eunwoo blows a kiss at the camera.
9. SEVENTEEN - Clap
Lack of vacay plans got you down in the dumps? Try listening to SEVENTEEN’s “Clap” and watch them drive around and having loads of fun in their brightly-hued music video.
10. BTS - Life Goes On
Whether it's going for a drive or just chilling at home, BTS's feel-good music video for "Life Goes On" inspires you to appreciate life's simple joys and look forward to brighter days ahead.