March 8 is the International Women’s Day, which recognizes the achievements of women globally in different aspects. Various K-pop girl groups and female soloists have released songs that promote girl power and feminism. As we celebrate this important day for women, let’s check out 4 recent K-pop songs on women's empowerment that hail the beauty and strengths of women! 

1. (G)I-DLE - Super Lady (2024)

As one of the feminist icons in the K-pop industry, (G)I-DLE has released numerous hits on women empowerment and the latest one is "Super Lady". As the title track of their second studio album "2", this song is a powerful anthem that the members crown themselves as super ladies who are strong and fearless in pursuing their dreams, and encourage their fellow female listeners to do the same as well. The members even transformed into famous female representatives from different countries in the music video such as Cruella de Vil, Medusa, and Cleopatra as a tribute to them. 

2. MAMAMOO Hwasa - I Love My Body (2023)

In today's social media world that often equates thin to beauty, many female celebrities are criticized by the netizens for not being slim enough and Hwasa is one of them. However, she dropped the song "I Love My Body" last year, where she confidently declares that she loves every single part of her body and boldly fights back against her haters, telling them that whether she has lost weight or not is none of their business. The lyrics also remind listeners that their worth is so much more than their bodies, and that not having a slim figure is not their fault, but the problem of those who body-shame them. 

3. LE SSERAFIM - Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife (2023)

I'm a mess mess mess mess mess mess mess". Even if you are not a FEARNOT, you should have heard of this addictive line if you are a K-pop stan. As one of the K-pop mega-hits last year, "Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife" is a b-side track from LE SSERAFIM's first studio album "Unforgiven". This song takes reference from three female figures who attempt to break away from stereotypes and taboos, encouraging their female listeners to be courageous in challenging traditional stereotypes and taboos to live the life that they desire. The empowering lyrics coupled with the powerful choreography perfectly showcase LE SSERAFIM's core concept of "girl power". 

4. ITZY - Not Shy (2020)

Throughout history, females often play a more passive role in romantic relationships, which makes many girls shy to take the initiative to express their interest to their crush. However, ITZY's "Not Shy" tells fellow female listeners that it is fine to be the first one to show their love. In this song, the girls sing their determination to confess their interest to their crush without caring about the result, because it is their right to speak whatever they have in their minds. The girls also ask their crush to do the same and tell them their true feelings. This song shows that girls can also take an active role in romantic relationships, and they do not always have to be the ones who wait for others to confess to them.

Which of the above songs is your favorite, and are there any other women empowerment K-pop songs that you enjoy? Share with us in the comments below. Happy International Women’s Day everyone!