East Coast Drive × July Summer Playlist — Courses and Music All at Once
The perfection of a summer East Coast drive is half course, half music. Depending on what songs you play while driving along the Gangwon coastal road, the same road can feel completely different. We've combined the new songs pouring out in July 2026 with East Coast courses by travel route, to outline 'where to drive and what to listen to'.
Course — Gangwon East Coast, Driving from South to North
- - Samcheok Jangho Port: Start with a transparent canoe in the emerald sea of 'Korea's Naples'
- - Yangyang Surfing Beach: Catch some waves at Jukdo and Hajodae
- - Gangneung Gyeongpo, Anmok, Jeongdongjin: Finish with Coffee Street and sunrise
All three locations are within the Gangwon East Coast region, so they are naturally connected by coastal roads. A 2-3 night south-to-north traverse course can be completed.
Playlist — Fill with July New Releases
July 2026 is a bumper crop of new songs. Let's choose according to the drive mood.
- - Departure · Hype Up: Chungha Solo Comeback — Start with an energetic dance track
- - Coastal Road Refreshing: fromis_9 2nd Full Album — Summer-themed girl group sound
- - Night Drive: New songs from 2026 Rookie Boy Group · SM's New Boy Group for a change of atmosphere
Matching by Travel Route
- - Samcheok→Yangyang Section (Activity): Fast-beat dance tracks
- - Yangyang→Gangneung Section (Coastal Road): Refreshing city pop · easy listening
- - Gangneung Night · Accommodation: End the day with a medium tempo
Perfect Way to Enjoy
Play at the beach during the day, listen to new songs while moving, and finish the playlist with the sunset at night. When travel and music intertwine, an ordinary weekend becomes the summer of a lifetime. Find more summer courses in July Must-Visit Spots.
