Whether it’s a first love or a high-school story, there’s something so nostalgic about these K-pop music videos! They tell sweet coming-of-age stories that will have you reflecting back on your past—or maybe even where you’re at right now. Plus, the songs make for a great playlist. What’s not to love?
TXT’s “LOSER=LOVER”
Showing five individual coming-of-age love stories that overlap, there’s something for everyone to identify with in TXT’s “LOSER=LOVER” music video! The music video plays out like a movie, with all of the nostalgia from school-age antics. Even the song itself has a teenage, rebellious feel!
TWICE’s “What is Love?”
A much sweeter, more romantic take on coming-of-age, TWICE’s iconic track asks “What is Love?” through the lens of classic romance films. The TWICE members picture themselves experiencing their first love à la “Romeo and Juliet” or “La La Land.” It’s such a cute universal teenage experience!
Stray Kids’ “Mixtape : On Track”
The music video for Stray Kids’ “Mixtape : On Track” is practically a movie all in itself, telling the story of a high-school film club working on a project. The storyline is captivating throughout, and it’s so well-done that it feels exactly like the tale of a high-school friend group! The nostalgia is real.
ILLIT’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome”
ILLIT’s “Lucky Girl Syndrome” is a recipe for a great day, and the music video looks like it too! The music video portrays the perfect summer day out with friends where everything just goes right. Great friends, great weather, and a great soundtrack—this music video will bring you back to all your best memories!
NCT DREAM’s “Broken Melodies”
First loves don’t always go right, and NCT DREAM’s “Broken Melodies” perfectly captures the joy and yearning of teenage romance. The editing feels super nostalgic as well, with fun scenes showing the members through a vintage lens. There’s something so special about this music video!
i-dle’s “Allergy”
Coming of age means coming into yourself, and there are always bumps in the road that come along with figuring out who you want to be. i-dle portrays that feeling perfectly with the music video for “Allergy,” showing leader Jeon Soyeon struggling with her insecurities. It’s raw, real, and full of teenage nostalgia!
BTS’s “Boy In Luv”
It’s hard to believe that this music video is more than 11 years old—that feels like nostalgia in and of itself! This classic BTS music video shows the members struggling with expressing their feelings to a girl. It’s relatable, funny, and awkward in the most endearing teenage way!
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