Top 7 K-Pop Dance Challenges That Went Viral in Korea in 2025

Hey Hello Korea readers! Today we’re diving into the top 7 K-Pop dance challenges that blew up in Korea in 2025, especially among Gen Z and the MZ generation.

These TikTok trends feature easy-to-follow moves and seriously addictive choreography!

Ready to check them out?

1. NewJeans – “How Sweet” Challenge

• Signature Move: Finger heart + playful jumps
• Why It Went Viral: Simple, super catchy, and 100% Gen Z-approved
• TikTok Link: #howsweetchallenge

@newjeans_official

How Sweet it T(ae)ste 🖤🍭 #aespa#WINTER#NINGNING #HowSweet#NewJeans#뉴진스#HANNI#DANIELLE#NewJeans_is_Everywhere

♬ How Sweet – NewJeans

2. ILLIT – “Magnetic” Challenge

• Signature Move: Hand gesture that pulls like a magnet
• Why It Went Viral: Trendy sound + easy and fun to mimic
• TikTok Link: #magneticchallenge

@illit_official

THIS TIME ILLIT WANTS🩷 #ILLIT #아일릿 #Magnetic #SUPER_REAL_ME

♬ Magnetic – ILLIT

3. RIIZE – “Siren” Challenge

• Signature Move: Hands spinning beside the head like a siren
• Why It Went Viral: Addictive beat and standout choreography made this a top TikTok trend in early 2025
• TikTok Link: #sirenchallenge

@riize_official

다 모여봐 이리로🚨 #RIIZE #라이즈 #SHOTARO #쇼타로 #NCTDREAM #NCT @NCT Official #JISUNG #지성 #RISEandREALIZE #Siren #RIIZE_Siren

♬ Siren – RIIZE

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4. BABYMONSTER – “SHEESH” Challenge

• Signature Move: Triple hand wave above the head
• Why It Went Viral: Strong hip-hop vibe and a super catchy hook—YG style at its best
• TikTok Link: #sheeshchallenge

@babymonster_yg_tiktok

👑 #BADA x #BABYMONSTER #SHEESHchallenge 🌊 #베이비몬스터 #SHEESH #PHARITA #파리타 #ASA #아사 #RAMI #라미 #CHIQUITA #치키타 #바다 #BadaLee @badalee__

♬ SHEESH – BABYMONSTER

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5. AESPA – “Supernova” Challenge

• Signature Move: Star shapes with fingers + charismatic body wave
• Why It Went Viral: After its 2025 release, TikTok exploded with entries for this challenge
• TikTok Link: #supernovachallenge

@aespa_official

거세게 커져가 Ah Oh Ay #aespa #에스파 #GISELLE #지젤 #WINTER #윈터 #Supernova #aespaSupernova #Armageddon #aespaArmageddon

♬ Supernova – aespa

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6. TWS – “Plot Twist” Challenge

• Signature Move: Drawing a spin with fingers + waist wave
• Why It Went Viral: Hot new rookie group with a signature move that caught everyone’s eye
• TikTok Link: #plottwistchallenge

@tws_pledis

#첫만남챌린지 🫧 with #SUNOO #선우 #ENHYPEN #엔하이픈 #SHINYU #신유 #KYUNGMIN #경민 #TWS #투어스 #첫만남은계획대로되지않아 #plot_twist #NewMusic

♬ plot twist – TWS

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7. SEVENTEEN – “MAESTRO” Challenge

• Signature Move: Conductor-style hand gestures + clean footwork
• Why It Went Viral: SEVENTEEN’s powerful comeback track sparked a TikTok dance wave both in Korea and overseas
• TikTok Link: #maestrochallenge

@seventeen17_official

#MAESTRO 🪄 with #민규 #MINGYU #디노 #DINO #SEVENTEEN #세븐틴 #마에스트로 #SVT_MAESTRO

♬ MAESTRO – SEVENTEEN

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You don’t need to be a pro dancer—just enjoy the vibe and have fun!✨

Which K-Pop challenge is your favorite? Drop it in the comments, and we’ll see you in the next fun post from Hello Korea!

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