TGIF! Power Through Your 9-5 Grind with This Lit K-Pop Playlist (feat. G-DRAGON, SEVENTEEN and LISA)

Corporate life can be draining, and even Fridays—while technically the best day of the workweek—can feel like a never-ending slog. So why not power through your 9-to-5 with an energizing K-pop playlist? From legendary throwbacks to chart-topping bangers, these upbeat, high-tempo tracks will make time fly and keep your energy levels high.

Need a confidence boost? G-DRAGON’s latest Übermensch album is packed with tracks that scream self-empowerment. In 일당백 (지뢰밭), he flexes his versatility with the line, "One hundred per day, a jack of all trades."

Another must-add? TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak). The next time a coworker asks for your MBTI, hit them with G-DRAGON’s iconic response: “MBTI가 sexy type”—because why not?

2. “10 Minutes” – Lee Hyori

Got a deadline creeping up? Channel your inner Hyori and give yourself just 10 minutes to get things done like a boss.

As the clock inches closer to 6 PM, don’t let the weight of the day drag you down. Soon, you’ll be free. Manifest it with Jimin’s Set Me Free Pt. 2.

4. “FXXK IT” – BIGBANG

When the corporate grind gets overwhelming, sometimes you just gotta say “에라 모르겠다” (FXXK it). Clock out, close that laptop, and reclaim your life.

This one speaks for itself. Gotta work, gotta make that money. ATEEZ’s hard-hitting anthem will have you chanting, “Get that credit, get perks.”

Not meeting your KPIs? Struggling to hit that sales target? Instead of stressing, just hit ‘em with a lighthearted, “Sorry, because I’m stupid.”

7. “New Woman” – LISA & ROSALÍA

If you need a track to hype yourself up before that big presentation, this is it. LISA and ROSALÍA’s fierce lyrics will have you walking into every meeting like:

"Hit it when I serve / Bitch, you better swerve / Revving up my au-au-au-au-aura.”

Counting down the minutes until you’re finally home? Let G-DRAGON’s Home Sweet Home be your anthem as you mentally check out for the weekend.

"Winner, winner, chicken killer / 삼계탕 dinner / 하나 둘 set down (one, two, step), 'fantastic'한 팀워크."

9. “I Am The Best” (내가 제일 잘나가) – 2NE1

Because no work playlist is complete without a song that makes you feel unstoppable. Blast this classic when you need that extra dose of confidence.

10. “STRESS” – Chungha

When deadlines, emails, and annoying coworkers are piling up, Chungha gets it. This song is a full mood.

11. “Strategy” – TWICE (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)

Got a major deal to close? Need to finesse your way through office politics? Bet on this track to keep you in a winning mindset—because, as TWICE says, "Winning is my trademark."

12. “Fighting” – BSS (SEVENTEEN) & Lee Young-ji

And last but not least, SEVENTEEN’s BSS wraps up this playlist with the ultimate fighting anthem. Grab your "take-out coffee”, join the army of "earphone-wearing zombies”, and if you ever find yourself wondering, "Why am I still struggling? Why am I getting pushed around?"—SEVENTEEN has just one thing to say:

"Gotta keep going, what else can you do? Fighting! Don’t give it up, never give it up, yeah!"

At the end of the day, work is just a part of life—but music makes it better. Whether you’re tackling deadlines, daydreaming about the weekend, or just trying to survive another Zoom call, these tracks will keep you energized and motivated. So put on your headphones, hit play, and turn your office into your own personal K-pop concert. Because let’s be real—nothing powers through the 9-to-5 like a fire playlist and a little main character energy. 🎶🔥💼💪