The Spookiest K-Pop Songs and Music Videos

Spooky season is in full swing! We’re sure you’ve already decorated for Halloween, prepared your costumes, and bought all that bulk candy. But if you need some extra horror vibes leading up to the big night (and honestly, who doesn’t?), we’ve got you.

Below, check out a 13-song list of some of the best, spookiest, and creepiest K-pop songs and music videos.

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“MANIAC” – Stray Kids

With references to Frankenstein in both the choreo and the lyrics themselves, how could we skip “MANIAC” by Stray Kids, which comes from their villain era album Oddinary? Somehow, being an absolute psycho monster doesn’t sound too bad when eight handsome boys are singing, dancing, and rapping about it. Plus, the colorful costumes in this music video are absolutely to die for.

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“The Black Cat Nero” – ATEEZ

“The Black Cat Nero” is part of the Season Songs series by ATEEZ and Kim Jong Kook. Made specifically for Halloween, it tells the story of the titular kitty cat. You should click through for the vampire vibes and spectacular sets. Then, stay for the superb vocals and flashy group choreography.

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“War of Hormone” – BTS

“War of Hormone” by BTS isn’t a Halloween song. However, the angsty romance themes on this track, which comes from the album Dark & Wild, make it ripe for spooky season pickings. BTS even did their 2014 Halloween Dance Practice to this hip-hop bop. Geeks will recognize the seven members wearing costumes including The Joker, Chucky, Captain Jack Sparrow, and more.

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“Oh my god” – (G)I-DLE

Like the BTS song above, “Oh my god” by (G)I-DLE isn’t scary. The music video, however, is dark and distressing. It’s got all the makings of a horror movie: barbed wire, fake blood, and psych wards. “Oh my god” is slow and sensual, and just what you need to get prepped for a Halloween party at home or away.

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“Good Boy Gone Bad” – TXT

“I like being bad.” That’s the big message and takeaway from “Good Boy Gone Bad” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, which playfully mixes visuals of graveyards and corpses with electrifying dance moves and visuals. Use this song to prep for a rowdy night out full of mischief and falling in — and out — of love.

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“BEcause” – Dreamcatcher

“BEcause” by Dreamcatcher plays with the idea of masking and showing different sides of yourself to the one you love. She’s sweet today and scary tomorrow — but which face is the real her? If you say you love her, she might just let you in on the secret. That’s peak Halloween romance to us.

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“Bite Me” – ENHYPEN

ENHYPEN’s latest album DARK BLOOD is completely vampire themed. Thus the lead single “Bite Me” is a playlist essential in October. The music video itself has lush roses — and thorns, of course — as well as rich reds and pale whites. All the contrast between the colors, light, and shadows make “Bite Me” both fun to watch and to listen to.

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“TAIL” – SUNMI

Crawl through your darkest dreams and wildest fantasies. Congratulations, you’ve found “TAIL” by SUNMI. Telling a story of twisted affection, the music video flips between scenes with dancing, lie detectors, and SUNMI herself falling through a window. Want to know how that tale ends? Hit play.

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“Obsession” – EXO

Obsessive love, dangerous devotion, leather pants, and candy-colored hair? Yes please. Get all that and more with “Obsession” by EXO, with the added bonus of some rave-reminiscent lighting choices. If this song isn’t playing in all the clubs this October, we’re leaving.

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“PARANOIA” – KANGDANIEL

Perhaps you like being a little on edge all October long. If anticipating and experiencing some controlled terror is your idea of a good time, press play on “PARANOIA” by KANGDANIEL. Then you can get jump-scared by his nightmares and his gorgeous visuals alike.

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“Girls” – NATURE

Even the thumbnail makes us tremble. Forget about being the apple of someone’s eye — try being the needle in it, instead. “Girls” by NATURE walks us down dimly lit hotel rooms and shoves us into curtained spaces filled with bloodied sheets and hanging scissors. The song itself is also frighteningly catchy.

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“Lucifer” – SHINee

Here’s the most classic song on this list. “Lucifer” by SHINee is devilishly fun. The music video isn’t too scary, but the tale of feeling trapped by toxic love is all too relatable. “Lucifer” is a certified spooky season bop that gives us shivers for all the right reasons.

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“Peek-A-Boo” – Red Velvet

Red Velvet has a handle on the cute-creepy aesthetic in “Peek-A-Boo.” From full moons, final girl imagery, and unsettling props such as razors and jewel-crusted pizza, this music video is giving sorority party gone all wrong. Clap to the beat, but watch your back — there’s a girl in a red dress ready to slice you up.

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Of course, that’s not all the creepy K-pop out there! Plenty of these groups, and ones we didn’t even mention, have music videos to chill and thrill you. So, what are your favorite spooky K-pop songs?

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