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!
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K-pop friendship songs: Heartwarming Korean tracks about borderless bonds (91–100)
GRAB ME -Japanese ver.AB6IX
A pop tune by AB6IX whose Japanese version was released in June 2024.
Its powerful vocals and pop-rock sound are striking.
The lyrics, themed around friendship and bonds, convey the importance of supporting one another.
It feels like a song that can give you the courage to keep moving forward even in difficult times.
One of the members, Lee Dae-hwi, has been actively involved in music production, having worked on IZ*ONE’s songs even before debut.
It might be the perfect track for times when you want to do your best with your friends, or when you want to express gratitude to someone important.
Goodbye NowTOMORROW X TOGETHER
A heart-touching Korean ballad that delicately portrays the bittersweet moment of parting.
It’s a cover of a song originally released by the band 015B in 1991, and it was also featured on the OST of the webtoon Love Revolution.
The five members’ refreshing vocals and nuanced emotional expression beautifully capture both the sorrow of farewell and the hope of meeting again.
The message—“Goodbye is not a permanent parting, but a promise to meet again”—is deeply moving.
It’s sure to gently embrace your feelings when you’re going through a breakup or a farewell with someone important.
K-pop friendship songs: Heartwarming Korean tracks about borderless bonds (101–110)
청춘서약QWER
The Korean girl band QWER was born from a project planned and produced by YouTuber Kim Gae-ran, who has over 3 million subscribers.
This work, released in February 2025, is their first self-written song—a heartwarming number that expresses the brilliance of youth and the determination of young people.
Blending energetic band sounds with a catchy melody, it conveys a strong will to overcome the anxieties and uncertainties of youth.
Singing about the bonds between friends who move forward toward their dreams, this song gives you courage when your heart feels like breaking or when you want to take a new step.
Don’t CryCandy Shop
A memorable track with delicate vocals and a melody that sinks into the heart.
It showcases a new side of Candy Shop.
The lyrics, filled with messages of friendship and encouragement, make you want to listen when you’re feeling down or need a boost.
It’s included on the mini-album “Girls Don’t Cry,” released in June 2024.
This work is packed with the charm of Candy Shop, a five-member Korean girl group.
You can feel the positive resolve to keep looking forward and moving ahead.
It’s a heartwarming number that will lift your spirits when you listen with friends.
New Tomorrow JAPANESE ver.FANTASY BOYS
An energetic uptempo track that sings about setting off toward a hope-filled future.
It’s the Japan debut release by the 11-member Korean boy group, FANTASY BOYS, dropped in June 2024.
The lyrics, which convey the bond they formed through a survival program, pair perfectly with a K-pop sound marked by dance beats.
In the music video, an adventurous story unfolds as the members make an emergency landing on Earth.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to take a new step forward or walk ahead with your treasured friends.
A song that will lift your spirits.
Glowing LightHYNN
A heartfelt friendship song from Hynn, a powerhouse Korean singer-songwriter, released in June 2024.
It conveys the strength to never lose sight of hope, even amid sorrow.
Its warm message—that any hardship can be overcome—is sure to move listeners.
Featured as an insert song in a TV drama, it became a topic of conversation and won broad support.
Even while wandering through a cold dream, this work brims with the joy of finding light.
It’s a song you’ll want to send, with gratitude, to the dear friend who walks forward by your side.
SHINY TRIPChi Changu
This is actor Ji Chang-wook’s third single, a gift to his fans in Japan.
Released in October 2024, it pairs a pop-electronic sound with a vibe that feels like enjoying a journey.
The refreshing melody is pleasant to the ear, and Ji Chang-wook’s warm vocals shine through.
The lyrics, themed around the bond with his fans, carry a sense of excitement for new adventures.
Give this charm-filled track a listen during your daily commute to work or school, or whenever you want a change of pace.