To be perfectly honest, I’m not the least bit prepared for today’s blog post. Between the weather and the fact that the end of the 2010s is just around the corner, I’m a little bummed out. I’ll compile a happy, summer-y K-POP playlist here to cheer myself and everyone else up.

1. Red Flavor – Red Velvet: Their entire Red Summer album is one of my absolute favorites. While I like “Zoo” and “Mojito” as well, the iconic 2017 ppalganmat! fruit song cannot be dethroned in my heart.

2. Touch My Body – SISTAR: As many fans would tell you, SISTAR are the unrivalled queens of summer. This one is a classic, but another song called “Shake It” is also a strong contender.

3. View – SHINee: One of the first SHINee songs I listened to and loved from the start, I think View really solidifies what SHINee’s sound is. Also I enjoy the MV where they have fun being kidnapped.

4. Summer 127 – NCT127: Only recently did I hear this song, and it’s one of the few NCT songs I like. It’s groovy, but I judge some of the lyrics.

5. Kokobop – EXO: Another hallmark of KPOP Summer 2017, Kokobop really sickened a lot of EXO-Ls because they kept singing it everywhere. Still, it’s a jam and I love the trippy MV.

6. Party – Girl’s Generation: Other notable contenders were SNSD’s All Night and Holiday, but Party’s lyrics (‘Lemon soju, tequila, mojito!’) are more appropos.

7. ‘Bout You – Super Junior D&E: This song really gives me a lot of cheerful, happy vibes. It makes you want to dance along with D&E.

8. gogobebe – MAMAMOO: Another song for dancing, but with more drops. MAMAMOO’s vocals are nonpareil.

9. Selfish – Moon Byul x Seulgi: For people out there who just want to cut loose and focus on self-care for awhile, this one is for you. It’s a great collab that talks about wanting to be a little selfish every once in a while.

10. Bingle Bangle – AOA: The core message of this song is to shake your butt, let’s dance – isn’t that what summer is all about?

Hoping I can impart a little cheeriness in this bleak tropical winter of rain and chill. Stay healthy!