2025 was the year that HANRORO broke out as a compelling new voice in Korean indie. The singer-songwriter’s EP JAMONG SALGU CLUB connected with fans through raw, unflinching storytelling and emotionally charged guitar work recalling aughts pop-punk energy. And if this wasn’t enough, then she published a bestselling novella of the same name, proving her creative chops extend beyond songwriting. Now, HANRORO has put together a Seollal playlist for Apple Music, reflecting her unique musical tastes and influences. From the tracks that shaped her sound to what’s currently on repeat, they offer an intimate look at the artist behind the breakout year. HANRORO, “Let Me Love My Youth” “Don’t be scared of the new coming spring.” Sugar Plant, “Rise” “Hoping everyone rises in 2026…" You’ll Never Get to Heaven, “Exquisite Tension” “Walking in the cold wind, it feels like my head fills with steam.” Chestnut Bakery, “Saturday Afternoon” “A song I put on every Saturday afternoon to snap myself back [into reality].” Gawshock, “Turnin” “Raw sounds sometimes feel the warmest.” Domenique Dumont, “Arrival” “It gives me that fluttery feeling of standing at the starting point of arrival.” Aro, “Sotto Voce (Seen and Heard)” “I love the focus on a single piano and a girl’s hushed vocals.” NUUAMM, Mahito the People & Ichiko Aoba, “Castle of Sand” “I’ve loved Ichiko Aoba’s music for many years. Still love it just the same.” Akiko Yano, “Supurinkurah (Sprinkler)” “It has this feeling like I’m witnessing a soliloquy from a stage play.” Volodja Brodsky, “Serenade of Secrets” “I mostly listen to music without lyrics when I write. I’ve been listening to this artist a lot lately.” Daniel Caesar, “Japanese Denim” “Maybe because I first heard this at a pour-over coffee shop, but it has a pleasant aroma every time I listen.” Seinabo Sey & waterbaby, “Sweet Life” “What could a sweet life be?” Tchotchke, “What Should I Do?” “When you’re really at a loss about what to do, this song is like an adorable friend who admits to being equally lost, but says it’s okay.” kinoue64, “After School, On the Way to School.” “I would’ve liked this even more if I’d discovered it when I was in school. Makes me imagine a slightly younger me.” my bloody valentine, “come in alone” “For when I want to be liberated.” YEONJUN, “Coma” “We’ve all fantasised of being that cool cat on the street, right?” Dijon, “Another Baby!” “One of the songs I turn to when I need to amp up.” Liang Lawrence, “A Day Off In Margaritaville” “The international artist I’ve been enjoying most lately.” Wolf Alice, “Bread Butter Tea Sugar” “Bread and tea just seem to taste better with this on.” Oh, Yoko, “BoÎte de Nuit” “Maybe it’s the album cover, but it brings back fond memories of childhood, and running around.” HANRORO, “0+0” “I hope 2026 is a year of running out and away, leaving behind any regrets in 2025.”