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[Korea] A ballad-style friendship song. A roundup of classic K-pop masterpieces

Among K-pop songs, what kind do you like?

There are tracks that captivate with intense dance and rap, as well as upbeat, catchy pop numbers—but surprisingly, many people also enjoy ballads.

In this article, we’ll focus on introducing ballad-style songs specifically from K-pop’s friendship-themed tracks.

These are all wonderful songs that gently sing about friendship and the bonds between companions, so be sure to read the lyrics while you listen.

[Korea] Ballad-style friendship songs. A compilation of K-pop masterpieces (51–60)

November 1Epik High

에픽하이 Epik High – 11월1일
November 1Epik High

Epik High’s “November 1st” is a sad yet beautiful song that sings of the pain of losing a dear friend.

We don’t often get many chances to say things like “thank you” or “I love you” to our close friends, do we? Listening to this song makes you want to express your gratitude to the friends you cherish.

My Buddy (기억해)GFRIEND

From its dazzling intro, this is a refreshingly poppy track that feels quintessentially GFRIEND.

It’s a fan song filled with love for BUDDY, the collective name for GFRIEND’s fans, and at the same time a piece that paints a picture of sunlit friendship.

The warm atmosphere that GFRIEND and BUDDY create together at live shows evokes a bright, clear future, as if we’re walking hand in hand.

It’s a masterpiece that never fails to move you, bringing to mind those friends who look out for you even in tough times.

SHE’S MY FRIENDGavy NJ

SHE’S MY FRIEND (SHE’S MY FRIEND)
SHE'S MY FRIENDGavy NJ

Gavy NJ is a vocal group well known for their ballads.

“SHE’S MY FRIEND” is a track from their first album, Very First, released in their debut year of 2005.

The song tenderly portrays the bittersweet feeling of seeing a friend enter a relationship and realizing you can’t meet as often as before.

Even so, it conveys a message of wishing your friend happiness and cherishing the mutual bond you share.

Accompanied by their beautiful harmonies, listeners who have had similar experiences will likely find themselves deeply moved.

My Best FriendGirls’ Generation (Shōjo Jidai)

Girls’ Generation – My Best Friend, 소녀시대 – 단짝, Music Core 20101030
My Best FriendGirls' Generation (Shōjo Jidai)

When it comes to K-pop girl groups, many people probably think of Girls’ Generation, right? This song was released in 2010 and is included on their third mini-album, Hoot.

It’s from a time when they still had a fresh, youthful vibe, and it’s a quintessential girl friendship song.

How about singing it at karaoke with your close girlfriends?

힘 내! (Way To Go)Girls’ Generation (Shōjo Jidai)

Girls’ Generation 소녀시대 ‘힘 내! (Way To Go)’ MV
힘 내! (Way To Go)Girls' Generation (Shōjo Jidai)

While the lyrics passionately celebrate friendship, there are also songs with a girly vibe.

With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “힘 내! (Way To Go).” This track is by Girls’ Generation, who enjoy great popularity in Japan.

The song conveys a message to a dear friend, like saying, “Life is wonderful because you’re in it.” The melody feels poppy, so it seems perfect for moments when you want to get pumped up or as party background music.

The catchy dance moves are another highlight.