Halloween is coming up, so if you want some songs for a party playlist or just want to get into the spirit of the season, these are the perfect K-pop tracks! Get ready for ghosts, vampires, and all things scary. It’s the spookiest time of year!
1. Stray Kids – “MANIAC”
With some drill sound effects, bird noises, and a bumping baseline, there’s no denying what a standout song this is on the K-pop scene. Plus, “MANIAC” is the perfect Halloween track – there’s even a Frankenstein name-drop! Get the party started with this Stray Kids hit.
2. Red Velvet – “Psycho”
While the music video for Red Velvet’s classic “Psycho” may seem very chic and classy, there’s definitely a spooky element to this track! The light falsettos lend themselves to some Halloween vibes, but it’s still a song that you can dance to and have a great time.
3. ENHYPEN – “Bite Me”
It’s impossible to talk about spooky songs without mentioning “Bite Me” by ENHYPEN! With its vampire theme and haunting melody, there’s no doubt that this is the perfect song for the Halloween season. Think party in a haunted castle energy!
4. Dreamcatcher – “Scream”
There’s something about rock that really works with the Halloween spirit, and Dreamcatcher has that energy down to a T! “Scream” has all of the spooky vibes that you’d expect from a song with that name, but the vocals are surprisingly sweet and lovely at times too.
5. TXT – “Devil by the Window”
TXT has covered a wide variety of concepts throughout their career, but it turns out that they can do spooky too! There’s no denying how haunting the melody of “Devil by the Window” is, and the lightness of the vocals almost makes it even spookier. Halloween perfection!
6. ITZY – “Mr. Vampire”
This song might not sound so spooky at first, but ITZY’s “Mr. Vampire” is undoubtedly ideal for Halloween. After all, who doesn’t love a good vampire? ITZY brings their own unique flavor to this track, with some stunning vocals that are impossible to get out of your head.
7. EXO – “Obsession”
An oldie but a goodie from EXO, “Obsession” has some seriously spooky undertones but still keeps the party popping. The mix of vocal tones in the backing track is somewhat unsettling, just enough to make the song feel like it’s on edge. Plus, the rap section is just too good for Halloween!
8. PIXY – “Villain”
If you’ve never heard of the girl group PIXY, you’ve been missing out! “Villain” is a little more low-key at first, but still has a good rhythm. It’s the anti-drop for the bridge that makes this song so special – and spooky! The overlay of whispers is enough to give you goosebumps.
9. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi – “Spider”
If you’ve been paying attention to choreography in K-pop in the last few years, then you’ve almost certainly heard of “Spider”! Known not only for its innovative choreo, Hoshi’s solo debut also includes an anti-drop at the chorus that makes it just that right amount of spooky.
What songs would you add to this playlist? Tell us in the comments!