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[2026] K-pop Christmas songs: Korean tracks that color December
We’ve put together a selection of classic and new K-pop Christmas songs for anyone looking for holiday tunes! From hugely popular Christmas hits to recommendations from different angles, there’s something for everyone.
We’ve included songs that bring together many artists from the same Korean label, as well as relatively new releases.
Idol group tracks often have a cute, heartwarming vibe that can be really soothing.
What type of song do you like? We hope this guide helps you discover your next favorite Christmas song and keeps you company for a fun, festive season.
[2026] K-pop Christmas Songs: Korean Tracks That Color December (1–10)
Merry & HappyTwice
It was released in December 2017 as a track on the Christmas-themed repackaged version of the album “Twicetagram.” It’s a bright pop song that portrays happy winter moments spent with a lover, emphasizing the warmth and affection that come with the cold season.
It has become a Christmas staple that represents K-pop, loved not only by TWICE fans but by many listeners every winter season.
With its upbeat rhythm and romantic lyrics, it brings joy and resonance to a wide audience.
Christmas EveLStray Kids
Christmas EveL is a great recommendation even for a Christmas with no plans and nothing special going on.
Riding the wave after their EP Oddinary topped the U.S.
charts, Stray Kids released this track in 2021.
The theme is “bad kids of Christmas,” playing on the word “Evel,” which evokes “evil,” and Christmas Eve.
It even includes the gripes of a Santa delivering presents, making it an offbeat Christmas song—but that’s exactly why it feels realistic and easy to relate to.
From the middle of the music video onward, there are heartwarming, humorous scenes that will make you smile.
It’s a playful, fun Christmas song packed with SKZ’s mischievous spirit.
Sweet DreamsTXT
The stylish and sweet Christmas song “Sweet Dreams.” As a gift to their fans, MOA, TOMORROW X TOGETHER surprise-released the track on Christmas Eve in 2021.
HUENINGKAI took part in writing and composing, YEONJUN in composing, and SOOBIN and TAEHYUN in writing the lyrics.
The lyrics, which depict the journey of two people, will likely resonate especially with couples who have been together for a long time.
Even if that’s not your situation, the warm, watchful tone gently echoes alongside their luscious vocals.
With a lullaby-like atmosphere, it’s also a great song to help you relax on winter nights during the Christmas season.
첫 눈 The First SnowEXO
The Japanese title is “First Snow.” It sings of a man who still loves the lover he parted with.
It has a pop, Christmas-like jingle, but the lyrics are deeply heartrending.
When the first snow of the season arrives, he remembers the girlfriend he broke up with a year ago.
If only he could go back to that time—could they have started over? Regret keeps running through his mind.
Recommended for those who like brighter yet emo tracks.
Wonderful DayTwice
The Christmas song “Wonderful Day” is one that can make you happy.
It’s a track by the globally active girl group TWICE, included as the B-side to their first ballad single released in Japan in 2021, “Doughnut.” When it comes to TWICE’s Christmas songs, “Merry & Happy” is also a classic, but this one is highly recommended too! Along with the unique excitement and sparkling mood of Christmas, the members’ voices make your heart dance.
Above all, the lively back-and-forth and call-and-response parts are energizing.
It’s truly a wonderful song overflowing with TWICE’s bright, vitamin-like colors.
Lovin’ the ChristmasDAY6
Since their 2015 debut, DAY6 have centered their music on pop rock, capturing the emotions of youth and everyday life.
They’re known as a bona fide band, with every member playing instruments and being deeply involved in writing and composing.
In December 2025, closing out the year that marked their 10th anniversary, they released their first-ever Christmas song.
Inspired by the Motown sound of the 1960s and ’70s, the track resonates with a comfortably rich blend of vintage groove and the fullness only a band can deliver.
The lyrics depict how the feeling of being in love can warm the cold season, resulting in a song that shimmers with festivity while leaving a lingering afterglow.
The music video features stop-motion animation using the band’s characters, “Ppetti-Merz,” bringing a picture-book-like warmth to the visuals.
A track where the intensity of a rock band melds with the joy of the holidays—perfect background music for spending December with someone special.
This ChristmasTaeyeon
A Christmas song by Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation, who’s also thriving as a solo artist.
Her gentle voice gives the track a warm yet bittersweet feel.
The song’s theme is about reminiscing last Christmas spent with a lover and wishing he could be by her side again.
It portrays the two of them sharing peaceful moments as snow blossoms dance in the air.
Though the singing is soft, you can subtly sense the sadness of longing for a former love.