August is finally here, and it's the perfect time to hit the beach! The weather is hot, the water is warm, and the skies are bright and blue, looming in the overhead and preparing you for a beautiful, fun, and relaxing day.

Thankfully, there are plenty of K-pop songs that suit the occasion, and in this edition of Music Therapy, allkpop has selected a handful for you to blast throughout your trip. From the drive there, the party under the sun, to the quiet, midnight stroll, this playlist is filled with energetic and soothing songs that'll keep you happy as you enjoy your day at the beach.

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-- PART 1: Getting There --

TVXQ's "Drive": The beach is definitely a destination to anticipate! While UN's "Waves" and B1A4's "OK Go" are great to keep you bouncy and excited during your drive there, TVXQ, in contrast, presents a soothing tune that lets you envision the splashing waves and the smooth white sand, all while you're still sitting in your car seat. The lyrics make TVXQ's song especially perfect if you're getting ready to go on a beach date with your romantic interest, considering the sweet and heartfelt lyrics as follows:

Second & third verse:
My heart that is wrapped in the dark music,
That feeling of the cold breeze calling to me.
Where are you in this moment?
I am going to you.

As I breathe and blink my eyes,
My reason for that and for everything is you.
Right now, I am walking towards your face
Inside that new world.

Additional Recommendations:
UN - Waves



INFINITE Sunggyu's cover of "Waves" on Immortal Song 2



B1A4- O.K.



-- PART 2: Fun in the Sun --

Ulala Session's "Beautiful Night": Grab your friends, get out of the car, and let's go, go, go! Whether you choose to preoccupy yourself with swimming, splashing, surfing, sandcastle-making, sunbathing, or partying, these energetic songs will suit the cheerfulness of your sunny activities and egg you on even as the sun goes down. Ulala Session especially doesn't want the fun to stop, as they sing:

Pre-Chorus:
Tell your mom that you're going to be late,
That you're at your friends house,
That you have no battery,
That you're going to hang up. Everybody!

We won't accept [any] interruption from the world.
We don't care about anything.
We don't hold back, we have nothing remaining.

Additional Recommendations:
SISTAR - Loving U



B2ST - Beautiful Night



-- PART 3: The Calm --

Younha's "Run": After a day of reckless fun, sometimes, it's nice to relax and tone things down a bit with a calm stroll along the shoreline. As you watch the sunset, feel the waves nipping at your feet, and laugh with family and friends, consider these pretty songs to play on your iPod. Younha's simultaneously soothing yet uplifting sound will especially swell your mind with thoughts of love and appreciation for the beautiful scenery and your equally lovely companions.

Bridge:
'Cause I love you (now all my pain...),
'cause I love you (it's okay, because I'm with you).
At the dark and cold end of the tunnel, take my hand,
Cast a spell on my broken memories. Help me up.

Additional recommendations:
Busker Busker - Yeosu Night Sea



IU - Peach



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With this, we conclude our Beach Party edition of Music Therapy! Let us know what you thought of our choices below, and leave some of your own recommendations!