K-pop is not just about catchy beats; it’s about smashing language barriers too! and groups like BLACKPINK, BTS, and EXO are 100% aware that French, Japanese, and Italian can spice up their tracks. Let’s dive into the top ten tracks that got us saying, “Wait, I know that word!”
10. “Loco” – ITZY
Just when you thought ITZY couldn’t get any hotter, they drop “Loco” and sprinkle some Spanish spice.
09. “Hola Hola” – KARD
KARD keeps it cool and casual, greeting us with “Hola.”
08.”Me gustas tú” – GFriend
GFriend serenades us with a title that’s a direct confession: “I like you” in Spanish.
07.”Bon Bon Chocolat” – EVERGLOW
EVERGLOW blends French deliciousness into their debut, making “good chocolate” sound really sweet.
06. “Anpanman” – BTS
BTS takes a Japanese twist, bringing us the superhero “Anpanman,” proving you don’t need to be Batman to save the day.
05. “Señorita” – (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE turns up the heat, enchanting us with the sultry “Señorita”, sprinkling some Latino influence.
04. “Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids
Stray Kids add some Spanish flair with “vamos” and “lobos,” over a reggaeton-flavored track.
03. “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” – BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK gives us that French kiss of sound with a little onomatopoeia in the song’s title.
02. “Regular” – NCT 127
NCT 127 keeps it cheesy with “queso,” adding a trilingual twist to their swagger.
01.”Tempo” – EXO
EXO takes us on a rhythmic journey with ‘Tempo’, an Italian word that means “rate of speed.”