K-Pop Fans Discuss The 11 “Happiest-Sounding” Songs That Make Them Incredibly Sad

Have you ever listened to a K-Pop song that sounds incredibly cheery but, when you read the lyrics, turns out to actually be a pretty sad song? Or do you have sad, nostalgic, or bittersweet memories that are tied to what are supposed to be happy songs? You’re definitely not alone, and recently on Reddit, K-Pop fans were asked to name the “happiest-sounding” songs that actually make them very sad. Here are 11 of their top answers.

1. “Knock Knock” by TWICE

2. “Love Bomb” by fromis_9

3. “Shine” by PENTAGON

4. “Red Flavor” by Red Velvet

5. “Crown” by TXT

6. “Mikrokosmos” by BTS

7. “Run Away” by TXT

8. “DLC” by Stray Kids

9. “Together” by SEVENTEEN

10. “Wave” by ATEEZ

11. “What Is Love?” by TWICE