Songs for our Twenties

Going through your twenties and entering the adult world can be scary and cause a wide variety of feelings, from confusion to love. Many K-Pop artists have written songs about the feeling of youth in their twenties, giving us a reminder that we are not alone. 

SEVENTEEN - “20”

“20” is a sweet ballad from SEVENTEEN that is a breath of fresh air, with the acoustic guitar paired with the strength of the vocals creating a carefree vibe. The lyrics are about being young and compare their love to the energy and youth of your twenties, which really adds to that light, youthful feeling you get while listening to it. 

DEAN - “21”

“21” is a funky song, and DEAN’s vocals, particularly his falsetto during the chorus, will make you fall for this song. The lyrics focus on this cool girl and her struggles and pain while giving him mixed signals, but DEAN expresses that he does not want her to feel alone as he is with her now. The groove in “21” is catchy and fun; it is a song you can easily keep on repeat.

IU - “Twenty-three”

“Twenty-three” starts off slow and turns into an upbeat and colorful song. The lyrics are chock-full of deep meanings and metaphors that discuss IU’s struggles of wanting to be an adult while also feeling like a child. The music video is heavily inspired by Alice in Wonderland as IU visually demonstrates the identity crisis that is discussed in the lyrics.

Wheein - “25”

Full of soul and beauty, “25” is a ballad song that feels very sincere as we get to see a more vulnerable side of Wheein and her mixed feelings about life and her age. It is a comforting song to listen to, as it helps affirm that you are not alone in these complicated feelings that may arise in your twenties. Wheein’s voice is so powerful and lovely in this song, her vocals making “25” the beautiful song that it is.