Classic K-pop songs to listen to in autumn. Korean autumn songs.
When do you start to feel autumn arriving?
The slight chill in the air, savoring seasonal flavors, and spending leisurely time with culture—like music or reading—are all so comforting, aren’t they?
When it comes to K-pop and Korean music, there are countless renowned ballads, which feel perfect for autumn, a season that stirs a sense of longing.
We’ve carefully selected beautiful songs that capture autumn’s unique nostalgic mood and wistful charm.
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Great K-pop songs to listen to in autumn: Korean fall songs (21–30)
If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O.
Veteran balladeer Na Yoon Kwon—unrivaled when it comes to singing aching love—and D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, have realized a dream collaboration.
The beloved ballad that drew attention as part of the 2004 drama Crown Prince’s First Love OST and was included on the album Addiction has been reborn with a fresh touch in November 2025.
Its plaintive portrayal of unrequited love—the heart-wrenching thought, “If only I were the one by their side”—tightens the chest.
Na Yoon Kwon’s deep, resonant voice intertwines with D.O.’s warm yet wistful vocals, drawing listeners into an even more dramatic development.
It’s perfect for those long autumn nights when you feel lonely and want to quietly lose yourself in the music.
11:11Taeyeon
Taeyeon, who enjoys immense popularity as a member of Girls’ Generation and is also active as a solo artist.
As the group’s main vocalist, her singing ability truly shines in her solo work as well.
“11:11” is an elegant mid-tempo ballad characterized by a soft acoustic guitar tone, and Taeyeon’s expressive, composed delivery is nothing short of impressive.
The title refers to 11:11 p.m., the time that marks the end of the day, and it suggests a breakup with a lover.
It’s a perfect song for an autumn day when the cityscape slowly changes and a hint of loneliness lingers—be sure to give it a listen.
Time goes by 오래된 노래Standing Egg
Standing Egg, a star of Korea’s indie scene known for their high musicality and pop-friendly charm.
Their song Old Song was released in September 2012.
Just like the title suggests, the lyrics describe hearing a song you used to listen to together playing in the city and stopping in your tracks—a moment many people will surely relate to.
Music and scent are strongly tied to our memories, and those triggers can bring back recollections that give us strength.
It’s a masterpiece in which a warm melody overlaps with a nostalgic autumn scenery.
Just KidsJANNABI
Jannavi, an indie rock band expanding their support at home and abroad with the warmth of retro-pop.
Released in October 2025 as the lead track from their fourth full-length album, “Sound of Music pt.2: LIFE,” this song is a lyrical number that reexamines one’s grown-up self through memories of first love.
The gentle resonance of piano and acoustic guitar, along with the swelling chorus in the hook, delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they face the soft ache of days gone by.
The music video, featuring former child actors Moon Woo-jin and Choi Myung-bin, has also been released; its sunset color temperature symbolically captures the glow of memory.
Perfect for moments when you want to bask in nostalgia or look back on your youth.
Fly to youONEUS
ONEUS, who debuted in 2019, released a warm, mid-tempo track for fans in October 2025.
Members Leedo and Hwanwoong took part in writing the lyrics, which express the belief that, carried by the wind, their hearts can reach each other even when they’re apart.
Embracing guitar arpeggios overlap with the sentiments of autumn, and the lyrics—poetically depicting the passage of waiting and the certainty of reunion—resonate deeply.
The music video weaves in footage from their February 2025 Seoul concert, “ONEUS 2ND WORLD TOUR ‘La Dolce Vita’ Final in Seoul,” creating a structure that looks back on memories with fans.
Featuring vocals from Seoho recorded before his enlistment, the song reaffirms the bond between the group and their fandom.
가을이긴 한가 봐 It Must be AutumnJonghyun & Soran (Jonhyon, Soran)
An autumn song collaboration between SHINee’s Jonghyun and Ko Young Bae of the indie band SORAN.
Carried by a warm acoustic sound, their soft, beautiful harmonies and vocals seep into you.
Perhaps it’s a song about an unforgettable former lover.
The lyrics gently portray the unique autumn longing and the tendency to feel sentimental, and they really sink in.
The phrase “It feels like autumn has arrived,” which seems to revive some nostalgic memories, amplifies that sentimental mood.
It’s perfect for listening calmly and thoroughly from autumn dusk into the long night.
Meet you in autumnYOON GUN
As a ballad that evokes the arrival of autumn, Yoon Gun’s song truly resonates.
Released in 2014 by the singer-songwriter himself, this work beautifully captures autumn’s scenery through its gentle melody and bittersweet lyrics.
Memories by the seaside and warm moments with a lover are depicted with elegance.
Carried by tender piano and guitar tones, his vocals call to mind the soft light of fall.
It’s perfect for when you want to sink into a nostalgic mood or remember someone special.
It will surely warm your heart.