[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.
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[2026] K-pop Christmas Songs: Korean Tracks That Color December (11–20)
Christmas FeverJinyoung
Jinyoung, who has been active as a member of the boy group GOT7 and has made his presence felt as an actor in numerous dramas and films, completed his military service in November 2024 and released his first holiday single since returning in December 2025.
He participated in writing the lyrics himself, and the warm R&B and soul-infused sound gently accompanies winter nights.
The lyrics carefully layer imagery like white breath and the scent of winter, depicting emotions that well up like heat that can’t be contained.
Rather than flashy peaks, the appeal lies in a gentle, slow-building exhilaration that feels like your body temperature quietly rising.
It’s perfect for those moments when you find yourself thinking of someone special while walking through Christmas-lit streets.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a song that will quietly warm your heart.
Wish to WishYOONA
As a member of Girls’ Generation who has been active on the global stage and an actor who has made a strong impression in works like King the Land, Yoona continues to shine.
Her winter single, released in December 2025, is a mid-tempo track that modernly reinterprets ’80s pop.
Set to a light, orchestral arrangement, her soft, composed vocals resonate beautifully.
Yoona herself wrote the lyrics, which express gratitude for the love she has received from fans throughout the year and a wish to keep shining together moving forward.
The lyrics are sprinkled with imagery of stars and light, overflowing with a gentle warmth that feels like quietly reaffirming a bond with someone special.
The sound balances splendor and serenity, leaving a pleasant afterglow no matter how many times you listen.
It’s a perfect song for a Christmas night spent with a lover or friends, as well as for moments alone gazing at the winter nightscape.
snowyStella Jang
A winter song that warms the heart as if eagerly awaiting the season’s arrival.
It was released in November 2025 by Stella Jean, a singer-songwriter with extensive experience living in France who works in multiple languages.
She is an artist who writes and composes her own music, and is also known for contributing as a songwriter to “Friends (친구)” by BTS’s Jimin and V.
In this work, tender memories that resurface with each snowfall are delicately portrayed, inspired by her experience spending a Christmas holiday around age 20 in the Savoie region of the Alps.
The resonance of the strings adds depth to the scenes, expanding a world where the warmth of the indoors contrasts with the cold outside.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you’d rather quietly reflect on the past than revel in festive bustle.
BFF(Best Friend Forever) (HAPPY CHRISTMAS ver.)TREASURE
A perfect song for a lively Christmas get-together is “BFF.” While many Christmas songs are love songs, this one is about friendship.
It’s by TREASURE, a group bursting with fresh charm, and it was used as an OST for the web drama “Phantom School,” with a Christmas version of the music video released in 2021.
Member Choi Hyun-suk participated in composing the track.
“BFF” stands for “Best Friend Forever,” and it’s a happy song that expresses heartfelt feelings for irreplaceable friends.
Play it at a Christmas party with fellow fans or friends to make things even more exciting!
Merry Christmas ahead (feat.Chundung) (미리 메리 크리스마스 (feat.천둥 of MBLAQ))IU
IU’s irresistibly sweet winter love song.
It sings about being able to stay close to your lover and walk side by side, and how happy being in love has made you.
With Christmas fast approaching, her love for her partner is deepening even more.
On Christmas Day, she’ll stay by their side the whole time.
That single-hearted devotion to the one she loves makes your heart flutter.
