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Posted by optimusnins16 pts Monday, November 20, 2023

K-Pop Hits the Office: Music Videos bringing work life to the beat

Workplace settings frequently appear in K-dramas and K-pop variety shows, yet they're not common in K-pop music videos. This trend might stem from the perception of work as a stress factor for many, making office environments less enticing as backdrops for idol-driven visuals. However, for those intrigued by the fusion of work and pop in music videos, we've curated a unique selection of K-pop hits that creatively embrace the office theme!

Keep reading to see more workplace-themed music videos!

Taeyeon - Weekend

Who else would be more excited about the weekend if not office workers who are trapped in their workplace during the weekdays? This is the perfect song to play on that Friday afternoon as you prepare for a fun-filled or maybe a relaxing-do-nothing weekend!

SVT BSS - Fighting

Although it's not entirely workplace-themed, part of the music video is set in an office, and the song's theme is cheering up busy people. Let's not forget that this song would always climb the charts at around 8-9 am while people commute to work. 

SHINee Key - Good & Great

If you want something that is the most recent, it's this one! Both the song itself and the music video are better than good... they're great indeed!


BOL4
- Workaholic 

This 2019 hit is another excellent example that perfectly encapsulates the theme. Its catchy rhythms and engaging visuals make it a standout track that truly lives up to its title.

BTS
- Dope

In this one, they had other professions as well, and an office worker was one of them, where they showed the hustle life.

DAY6
- Zombie

Office workers tend to feel like they're Zombies, as they repeat the same cycle every day, which is what this song and music video is about. 

Highlight
- Gotta Go To Work

This is an adorable song about having to part with your partner temporarily because you... have to go to work and the torture cycle of feeling like you're almost done with work, but then it just piles up again. 

Suran
- 1+1=0

If you need a song to tell you to take a breather and chill from work, this song is absolutely perfect. Remember to take some time for yourself, and don't have to clock in to work with an IV plugged in. 

Giant Pink
ft. Red Velvet Yeri - Tuesday is better than Monday

We have the Monday-blues on Monday, and on Tuesday, well, it is a little closer to Friday, making Tuesday a little better than Monday, right?

Cravity - Groovy 

This music video has an office scene in the beginning, and the song's concept is also about finding a connection with someone who helps you break free of the dull 9 to 5 cycle and find the fun and brightness back to your life. 

Super Junior - Super Clap 

Super Junior is bringing the fun and good vibes to wherever you are to cheer you up, and of course, the workplace is no exception!

Kang Daniel - Parade

A song about celebrating freedom and uniqueness, he portrays it best in a workplace setting, where both freedom and uniqueness are not commonly found. 

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  1. BOL4 (Bolbbalgan4)
  2. BTS
  3. CRAVITY
  4. DAY6
  5. Giant Pink
  6. Taeyeon
  7. Highlight
  8. Red Velvet
  9. Yeri
  10. Seventeen
  11. SHINee
  12. Key
  13. Super Junior
  14. Suran
  15. Kang Daniel
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pink_oracle27,112 pts Monday, November 20, 2023 0
Monday, November 20, 2023

Fri Sat Sun - Dal Shabet.

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runner_4ever
runner_4ever430 pts Monday, November 20, 2023 0
Monday, November 20, 2023
I'm glad to see my fav work related song - BEAST - Gotta go to work.
And i want to add one song:

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