From haunting melodies to vibrant visuals and spine-chilling choreography, as Halloween approaches, now is the perfect time to celebrate K-pop’s eeriest and most spooky tracks. In today’s post, we’ll be delving into the top 13 best Halloween songs of all time — so, if you’re ready, let’s go!
“TT” M/V — TWICE
TWICE’s “TT” is one of the most playful K-pop songs with a strong Halloween vibe, thanks to its colorful mix of costumes and quirky characters as, in the music video, each member of TWICE embodies a fun costume. Meanwhile, the whimsical setting feels like a Halloween trick-or-treat adventure. Despite its focus on the excitement of young love, “TT” leans into Halloween with its mischievous vibe. At the same time, the song itself has become a standout in TWICE’s amazing discography!
The Black Cat Nero — ATEEZ
Changing up the vibe, ATEEZ’s “The Black Cat Nero” brings a dark, mysterious energy and theatrical flair as the music video plunges you into a spooky, haunted mansion-like scene, filled with eerie shadows and elaborate sets that scream Halloween. The performance itself feels like a rock opera, combining dramatic storytelling with powerful choreography as ATEEZ re-imagines the classic “The Black Cat Nero” (originally released in 1995 by TURBO) with eerie synths and a dark, K-pop rock twist. A perfect Halloween anthem for the spooky season!
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Married To The Music — SHINee
And, for a throwback, let’s not forget SHINee’s “Married to the Music”! This quirky music video starts with a mysterious girl feeding the members a glowing potion, triggering a bizarre sequence of events where she steals their facial features. As the story unfolds, the vibrant colors clash with unsettling moments, creating a chaotic, dream-like atmosphere that keeps you hooked. Creepy yet playful, “Married to the Music” is one of SHINee’s most unique comebacks in their over-15-year career!
Up All Night — Stray Kids
Up next we have Stray Kids’ “Up All Night,” which has the perfect blend of upbeat energy and a spooky theme. Incorporating one of K-Pop’s most popular concepts: the vampire concept, the music video captures the eerie and sometimes exciting feeling of being wide awake when the world is asleep. With a super fun music video, “Up All Night” is an excellent addition to any Halloween playlist.
Hush Rush — CHAEYEON
Loving the vampire concept? Then be sure to also add Chaeyeon’s “Hush Rush” to your list. In addition to being a great song, “Hush Rush” perfectly taps into the Halloween spirit, especially as the song’s music video has Chaeyeon play a mischievous vampire trying to navigate the human world, blending vibrant and whimsical visuals. Although it is a departure from her usual high-energy choreography-based songs, “Hush Rush” is such a refreshing track and was the perfect solo debut song for this talented K-Pop idol! Definitely recommend!
Bewitched — PIXY
Another Halloween track that you should definitely check out is PIXY’s “Bewitched.” Shrouded in fog and flames, the song creates a dark and mysterious atmosphere. Through both the group’s styling and their lyrics, the members of PIXY pull you deep into the world and concept of the comeback. Described as a “modern pop R&B song,” “Bewitched” is a must-add to your 2024 Halloween playlist for sure.
Chill Kill — Red Velvet
Of course, this list would not be complete without some Red Velvet. In addition to the song being hauntingly beautiful — the video for Red Velvet’s “Chill Kill” spins the chilling story of five sisters who are trapped in a basement, held captive by a mysterious, faceless man.
Despite the grim circumstances, the girls try to celebrate Yeri’s birthday with a cake, but the tension escalates when a disturbance upstairs prompts Wendy to investigate, and she returns with blood on her face. In a chilling twist, the sisters find the man’s body and, in a desperate bid for freedom, burn both the body and their hiding place. However, as they are on the run, the cops end up finding them as the girls perform the final chorus with the police lights blaring all around them.
Altogether, “Chill Kill” perfectly captures Red Velvet’s signature blend of dark themes and stunning vocals/music production—truly the Halloween K-Pop Queens!
Voodoo Doll — VIXX
Taking us back to the 2010s, VIXX’s “Voodoo Doll” is a quintessential Halloween track. In typical second-gen K-pop fashion, the music video has members of VIXX playing human voodoo dolls, tortured by a mysterious female figure — and the choreography is just as haunting, with VIXX dancing in puppet-like movements that mirror the concept. The combination of gory visuals, gothic themes, and intricate choreography makes “Voodoo Doll,” not only one of the most talked about comebacks at the time, but a K-Pop Halloween classic!
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MANIAC — Stray Kids
In addition to “Up All Night” that we mentioned earlier, another Stray Kids song that would be great on any spooky playlist has to be “MANIAC.” With its references to the Halloween favorite, Frankenstein, “MANIAC” encourages you to reject the societal norms that stifle your individuality as the song’s supernatural elements, dynamic choreography, and surreal visuals echo the spooky charm of Halloween night. So, if you’re looking for a song that will give you chills and is very unique and memorable, look no further than Stray Kids’ “MANIAC.”
Obsession — EXO
In the mood for something a bit darker? Well, then you have to check out EXO’s “Obsession.” Matching the synth-heavy production of the song and its lyrics, as the story of the “Obsession” music video unfolds, the EXO members have to confront their evil counterparts, known as “X-EXO.” As the members physically fight their demons, the elaborate sets and chilling special effects create a sinister atmosphere. Red lights, incredible design and styling, and an amazing song — EXO’s “Obsession” is creepy, dark, and perfect for Halloween!
Monster — Irene and Seulgi
Next, drawing inspiration from classic horror films and literature, Red Velvet Irene & Seulgi’s track “Monster” is a K-Pop horror icon. Combining details reminiscent of “Carmilla,” “The Handmaiden,” and the legendary Korean horror movie “A Tale of Two Sisters,” “Monster” is a fan favorite for good reason. In addition to the song’s insect-like, unsettling choreography, the music video’s dark color palette ties together the themes of passion and danger that you can hear in the lyrics.
Overall, critics and fans alike have praised “Monster” for its bold artistic direction, highlighting how it successfully conveys complex emotions — pushing boundaries in K-pop while interweaving the song with the perfect Halloween aesthetics.
Devil By The Window — Tomorrow X Together
The second-last Halloween track on our list is TXT’s “Devil By The Window.” A haunting story about temptation and danger, central to the story of the song is the figure of the “devil,” who whispers tempting yet dangerous thoughts to the members. Like the lyrics, the choreography also reflects the story as the members emphasize moments of both tension and release, like the struggle of resisting and yielding to temptation. The blend of ethereal melodies and gripping beats creates an atmosphere that perfectly encapsulates the song’s eerie theme, especially as the members perform through a cloud of fog.
Like OOH-AHH — TWICE
And finally, we have TWICE’s debut single, “Like OOH-AHH.” A super fun blend of upbeat energy and playful spookiness, the music video has a vibrant zombie theme that creatively contrasts the typically terrifying aspects of a zombie apocalypse with the bright and colorful visuals of the members. With over 500 million views on YouTube, the “Like OOH-AHH” music video has, over the years, become a Halloween classic!
Conclusion
Now that we’ve gone through some of the most popular spooky K-Pop Halloween songs, what was your favorite song on the list? Is there any other K-Pop Halloween track we forgot to include?
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