10 K-Pop Bops To Listen To When Walking

Here are some new and old K-Pop songs in the hope of inspiring and encouraging ourselves for longer and jollier walks.

Lilly, Staff Writer
3 min to read · Published : Mar 20, 2023

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Whether you are doing 12-3-30 on treadmills, walking solo, or with friends, walking is IN right now. Nothing gets you going and motivated like some bops on your walks, and I know that you are getting sick and tired of your regular repeat of songs – because I am too! I hope to share some of the (possible) new and old songs in the hope of inspiring and encouraging ourselves for longer and jollier walks.

Walking can seem tedious, but there are so many advantages and benefits to walking. Whether you live in Nepal, or in Iowa, we might not be able to walk together physically, but I hope we can share some bops and empower each other. Please share your favorite song to listen to when walking, and let me know – what kind of playlist you are looking forward to in the future!

Just a heads up, this is not a rank but a list and the music isn’t in any necessary order other than personal preference.

1. Stray Kids - ‘Maniac’

The catchy instrumental, addicting chorus, and groovy tune prove that Stray Kids are an all-rounder group. The bass tunes throughout the background of the music will help you warm up as you embrace yourself for this walk ahead of you! We have to start off with something that will get you moving and going, and it’s about to get better.

2. TXT - ‘0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)’

This song is a banger. There is nothing to dispute here. Many people discovered TXT through this song, and there is a reason for that. Listening to this song and walking totally gives off a main character energy. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s also a perfect song to listen to as you stroll under the sun. Plus, you can’t tell me that you don’t have a relatable occasion or a person that this song reminds you of. Still not getting over this masterpiece since it released in May 2021.

3. Wanna One - ‘Energetic’

This is their first album and we can certainly say that they started off strong! With new and amazing music blessing our ears constantly, we sometimes sleep on bangers that already came and went. Although this was five years ago, it’s still as stylish and good as when you heard it five years ago. Their disband is unfortunate, because they presented some masterpieces including this one.

4. GFRIEND - ‘Labyrinth’

Not the most commonly known song of GFRIEND, but this, this is art. Super catchy, and this might be a tmi to those who aren’t interested, but this song fits like a puzzle to their whole storyline. Look it up, and it will blow your mind. Another band that unfortunately disbanded, so we are digging up some artifacts and memorials for sure!

5. VIVIZ - ‘Bop Bop’

Well, since we brought up the disbandment of GFRIEND, it only seemed appropriate to include this song in this playlist. A stellar debut song with good vocals, dance, and catchy tunes. Once you hear it, you certainly can’t unhear it, and you’ll see yourself humming this song throughout the day!

6. JUST B - ‘RE=LOAD’

A powerful song, and performance for your power-fueled walk! This group had many pre-debut stans, and there is a reason for that! Definitely worth checking them out.

7. STAYC - ‘RUN2U’

So I’ll run to you! Amongst many K-Pop groups, they stand out with their strong vocals and outstanding skills. I come back to this song once in every while, whenever I am overwhelmed or stressed. It’s also a good song to jog to, and surely a great song to walk to.

8. SEVENTEEN - ‘Just Do It’

Okay, this song is straight-up crazy. So much energy, and the lyrics are a straight-up wise-words motivation dump. This is what happens when you put the three most energetic and over-the-top members of seventeen together. Such an underrated song, truly an anthem on how to life.

9. IZ*ONE - ‘Secret Story of the Swan’

How we wish IZ*ONE is a permanent group. We miss them, they were all so very talented individually and worked beautifully as a team. When asked to define wholesome, we would say IZ*ONE. The catchy tunes won’t let you realize how exhausted and tired your legs are.

10. NCT 127 - ‘Superhuman’

Okay, we ought to end with this music because whether you walked for brisk 6 minutes, or went on a long walk, you are superhuman for going out and putting yourself through it! Starting is the hardest part. I hope this playlist assisted in getting you ‘feeling like super’ and ‘break the limit, superhuman!’

Please comment with any suggestions to improve the playlist as we go. Keep in mind, though, everyone's musical preferences differ! Penny for a thought, utilize the radio function on Spotify and autoplay on Apple music if you’d like to be recommended similar songs to your newfound favorite K-Pop tunes or groups!