8 ASTRO Songs You Should Know

ASTRO is a six-member group well known for their fun personalities and frequent TV and acting appearances. Behind that on-screen presence, you will find genuine talent and a surprisingly diverse discography. Debuting with a soft and cute concept back in 2016, these artists grew up in both age and musical maturity, and their B-sides quietly carry some of the group's best moments. Here are eight ASTRO tracks that deserve a closer listen.

1. You & Me (Thanks AROHA)

Taken from the special Winter Dream album, "You & Me (Thanks AROHA)" was written by all six members and dedicated entirely to their fans, AROHA. The song is a quiet celebration of the happiness fans bring, the good moments shared along the way, and the feeling of being in this journey together. If you want to understand the bond ASTRO has with their fandom, start here.

2. Because It's You (너라서)

Pulled from Dream Part.01, "Because It's You" is a happy ballad powered by surprisingly strong vocals. The track describes a relationship that brings comfort and joy, the kind of love that makes you start seeing the world in color again. It is a great showcase of just how warm ASTRO's harmonies can be.

3. Fireworks (불꿃놀이)

The opening track on the Summer Vibes mini-album, "Fireworks" is as youthful and optimistic as ASTRO's early concept ever got. It captures the rush of confessing your feelings in a big, can't-keep-it-in way, with lyrics about feeling like you are flying alongside the stars. It is bright, sincere, and perfectly suited to the summer-pop palette the group leaned into during this era.

4. Innocent Love (풋사랑)

ASTRO's very first ballad, off the Spring Up mini-album, "Innocent Love" gave fans an early look at the group's high notes and raps in a softer setting. Lyrically, it follows someone reflecting on breaking up with their first love, looking back with gratitude rather than regret. It is a tender song that hinted at where the group's emotional range could go.

5. All About You (다야)

From the Blue Flame mini-album, "All About You" pairs a fun, bouncy instrumental with honey-smooth vocals. The track is about falling for someone and wanting that certainty back, made instantly memorable by the playful "다야야야 다야야야" hook and a charming "Could you be my boo" line. It is one of those B-sides that sneaks onto playlists and stays there.

6. Role Play

Off the group's first full-length album All Light, "Role Play" is a noticeably more mature track built on Latin-inspired instrumentals. Rocky and JinJin are not featured on this one, which lets the vocal line stretch out across the song's smoky atmosphere. The lyrics lean into the idea of role-playing within a relationship, and the result is one of ASTRO's most distinctive moods.

7. Star (별)

From the third mini-album Autumn Story, "Star" is a softer instrumental ballad that highlights ASTRO's quieter side. The song is about living in the moment thanks to a bright person who lights up your world. The arrangement stays gentle the whole way through, letting the emotion do the work.

8. By Your Side (너의 뒤에서)

Taken from the special mini-album Rise Up, "By Your Side" is co-written by all the members and feels like a direct letter to AROHA. The song carries an apology for not being there as much as they wanted to be, paired with a request for fans to stay by their side. It is a sincere thank-you to AROHA for sticking with them through the highs and the lows.

ASTRO has always brought strong vocals, sharp choreography, and warm personalities to the table, but it is their B-sides that really show how thoughtful their music is. Their discography grew up with them, song by song, mini-album by mini-album, and there is plenty here for new listeners to discover. So, are you an AROHA?

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