Cherry blossom season is back, and the spring chart-toppers are already making waves. Every April, so-called spring carols surge up the rankings — and this year, tracks like Do Kyung-soo's 'Popcorn,' Busker Busker's perennial 'Cherry Blossom Ending,' and Roy Kim's 'Bom Bom Bom' are going viral across social media.
With blossoms blooming nationwide starting this week, here are five sweet-as-candy spring songs guaranteed to supercharge the vibes — whether you're in a flirty almost-relationship or just kicked off something new.
First up is Do Kyung-soo's 'Popcorn,' which you’ve probably heard all over Instagram lately. The song captures that heart-about-to-burst feeling you get around someone you love, pairing his crisp, refreshing vocals with a breezy melody that hits listeners right in the feels. As of 10 a.m. on the 3rd, it was sitting at No. 61 on Melon TOP 100, signaling major momentum.
No spring playlist is complete without the ultimate royalty track: Busker Busker's 'Cherry Blossom Ending.' Along with HIGH4 and IU's 'Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms,' these classics reliably climb back into the top ranks every year.
Global icons BTS — who recently returned with 'Arirang' — also have a go-to spring anthem. Their 'Spring Day' blends Brit-rock sensibilities and electronic textures into alternative hip hop, with RM and Suga weaving in their personal stories. RM also helped compose the main melody. Its warm message about holding onto hope while waiting to reunite with a distant friend struck a chord with listeners worldwide.
Round it out with Roy Kim's 2013 release 'Bom Bom Bom' and your cherry blossom season soundtrack is set. This weekend, share a pair of earbuds with someone you love and press play.