Two things The Honey POP loves: K-Pop and Pride month! So, it only makes sense that we would combine the two, right? So many of our favorite idols and artists release music that makes us feel empowered and confident, which is exactly how we wanna feel during Pride (and every other time of the year). We put together this Pride playlist of some of our favorite K-Pop anthems, and we’re here to share it with you! You’re welcome…
‘I Love My Body’ By HWASA
HWASA’s anthem, ‘I Love My Body,’ took the world by storm. HWASA, and her fellow MAMAMOO members, have always championed self-love, even if other people have tried to shut them down for it. How that can be controversial, we’ll never understand.
‘UGLY’ By EVNNE
You already know how much THP loves EVNNE! ‘UGLY’ is a hugely empowering track, all about loving and accepting yourself entirely, even the parts that society might deem ‘UGLY.’
‘Improvisation’ By Jaehan Of OMEGA X
OMEGA X not only slay the K-Pop game, but are also taking over the BL (Boys-Love) genre of TV! Hangyeom recently starred in BL webtoon, Jazz For Two, with bonus cameos from Yechan and Jaehan, who aren’t strangers to the genre either – the pair starred in A Shoulder to Cry On last year! Jaehan also created the OST for Jazz For Two, so naturally that needs to go on your K-Pop Pride playlist!
‘Identity’ By SHINee
Come on, this K-Pop song is literally called ‘Identity.’ How could it not be a Pride anthem?! This track means so much to LGBTQIA+ SHAWOLS, us included. The lyrics focus on self-discovery and acceptance, and we couldn’t love its message more if we tried!
‘Deeper’ By H1-KEY
Pride is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time for healing, too! ‘Deeper’ focusses on the importance of unpacking trauma and what a relief that process can be.
‘Girls’ Night’ By LOOSSEMBLE
Another thing that Pride month is the perfect time to highlight? The power in breaking free from societal expectations! And that’s exactly what LOOSSEMBLE does in ‘Girls’ Night!’
‘Answer: Love Myself’ By BTS
The clue is in the name with this one! At the end of the day, what could be more empowering than loving yourself? BTS sing about how ARMY taught them self-love, but we’re hitting them with the uno reverse.
‘I CAN’T STOP ME’ By TWICE
TWICE can’t be stopped, and neither can we whenever we listen to this track! ‘I CAN’T STOP ME’ never fails to put us in a good mood or make us feel like the most powerful versions of ourselves, so naturally, it needs to be on your Pride playlist!
‘The Legend’ By Catch The Young
Ok, so ‘The Legend’ was heavily influenced by the gaming world, but that doesn’t mean it’s not perfect for Pride, too! We’re huge fans of Catch The Young (and love catching up with them!), and this self-belief anthem is just one of the many reasons why.
‘Colors’ By Solar
What else could we end this list with, huh? Solar, another one of our MAMAMOO girlies, went totally viral for how inclusive ‘Colors’ is. The performance features ballroom and voguing, with a diverse cast of dancers, and we couldn’t love it more if we tried.
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What K-Pop songs will you be listening to on repeat this Pride month? Will any of these make it onto your Pride playlists? Let us know in the comments below, or tell us over on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!