K-pop friendship songs: heartwarming Korean tracks about borderless bonds
Even if you don’t understand the language, K-POP conveys the singers’ overflowing emotions so vividly.
It holds back where it should, and when it’s time to soar, the voltage surges.
That emotional depth is one of the charms of K-POP songs.
Why not share them with friends you spend your days with, or with dear friends who are far away?
We’ve picked out wonderful friendship songs that make you want to express the gratitude you can’t usually say and help you notice those precious feelings.
If you’re fellow K-POP fans, singing along together is highly recommended!
K-pop friendship songs: Heartwarming Korean tracks celebrating borderless bonds (1–10)
CampfireSEVENTEEN
Starting with a refreshing melody of piano and acoustic guitar, this song is a friendship anthem that evokes youthful days.
The title “Campfire” brings to mind events like school trips and camping with friends—occasions that, when you look back, are filled with the faces of your friends.
It’s a wonderful song that conveys the importance and comfort of the friends who are always by your side.
FOR YOUBTS
This Japanese version of the song released by BTS in 2015 expresses feelings toward someone precious who is far away.
Whether it’s a long-distance relationship or friends separated due to work or family circumstances, don’t we all have at least one or two people we wish we could see and spend time with every day but can’t? Even when apart, we remain connected at heart—this song carries that beautiful message.
FriendsBTS
A masterpiece that Jimin took part in writing and composing, which was completed together with producer Bang Si-hyuk from its once-unfinished form.
It sings about the friendship between Jimin and V, who moved up to Seoul and attended the same school, and were very close.
The two of them are beloved as the unit “95s.” With lyrics about memories with friends, it’s a song that makes you feel the future—vowing to spend even more intense time together than before, even while clashing at times.
The passionate, wish-filled delivery in the chorus is especially powerful!
Really Like YouIZ*ONE
IZ*ONE, a group with Japanese and Korean members, was formed in the third season of the audition program Produce 101.
This song features lyrics co-written by members Kim Minju and Hitomi Honda, and its words are wonderfully romantic.
It can be seen as both a friendship song and a love song, overflowing with the joy of meeting someone special who has made life better.
The members’ gentle vocals are truly soothing.
Be as ONETwice
It’s a message song that says, “I do feel anxious sometimes, but because you reached out to me—because you were there—I can keep going.” It’s a track by the popular idol group TWICE, included on their 2018 album BDZ.
A gentle ballad number, it features wistful vocals and a melody line that truly resonates.
Even if you haven’t noticed, everyone surely has someone precious in their heart.
It’s a moving friendship song that makes you think of that person without even meaning to.
HonestySHINee
Honesty, where SHINee’s beautiful vocals resonate deeply, is the closing track on their fourth mini-album Sherlock, released in 2012.
The message Jonghyun wrote with Shawols in mind is truly moving.
Aimed at fans, the lyrics also come across as a friendship song—expressing gratitude and a resolve to be the one who gives strength this time to the friends who have always watched over and helped them.
Being able to cry together and laugh together is something wonderful, isn’t it? It’s also perfect for those moments when you want to be honest and true to yourself.
A song filled with warmth.
Best Friend (with SEULGI)WENDY
A duet by Red Velvet’s top-tier vocalists, Wendy and Seulgi! It’s the closing track of Wendy’s first mini-album, Like Water.
You know those times when you only realize later that you felt so comfortable you naturally stayed together? It captures the feeling of a bond that slowly deepens, and the sense that maybe it’s fate.
The song is filled with a warm atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re watching over the friendship between the two.
Their in-sync harmonies—as a same-age duo—are truly beautiful.
It sounds perfect to try as a duet with a friend, too! The final harmony will give you goosebumps…
It’s said even Red Velvet’s Joy cried listening to this song—you’ll probably need tissues as well.