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 (101–110)
Goodbye, then.015B
015B’s “Mou, Sayonara” expresses the feeling of reluctance to part with a friend.
It was released in 1991, yet it remains a beloved classic for many people today.
Listen to this song while imagining the day you’ll meet your dear friend again.
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.
HomeLim Young Woong(임영웅)
A medium-tempo track released in May 2024 by singer Lim Young-woong, who enjoys immense popularity in Korea.
It’s one of the two songs on the double single with “Warm,” and Young-woong himself took part in writing the lyrics.
The song delivers a moving portrayal of friendship and support amid loneliness.
The lyrics—promising to be an umbrella on rainy days and a guardian on sunny days—convey a deep bond.
Its gentle, comforting arrangement will surely encourage listeners when their hearts feel weary.
The message asking you to look up at the lonely night sky and remember him carries a warm, heartfelt touch.
Girls’ NightLoossemble
A five-member Korean group, Lucenble, has sent us a track themed around friendship and freedom.
Since their debut in September 2023, they’ve been drawing attention with songs that showcase their unique personalities.
This release is a refreshing dance tune set in the nighttime city, depicting girls enjoying their free time.
It carries the message “Cherish who you are,” and it’s an energy booster every time you listen.
Released in April 2024, the song reflects the momentum of a group that has also found success on overseas tours.
It’s perfect for singing and dancing with your close friends, and it’s a track that gives you a push when you feel like you’re losing yourself.
To be continuedTrax
A celebratory track from the rock band TRAX marking their 20th debut anniversary.
Released in July 2024, the song rides on a pop-rock foundation to sing about fresh starts and hope for the future.
Having been produced by X JAPAN’s Yoshiki during their early Japan debut, the band now presents an ambitious work that signals a new musical direction.
It weaves a message to fans, steeped in gratitude and cherished memories.
It’s recommended not only for longtime followers but also for new listeners—an ideal song for anyone looking to keep moving forward with their eyes on the future.
K-pop friendship songs: Heartwarming Korean tracks about borderless bonds (111–120)
힘들 때마다 생각나는 친구오현란
This is a song included on Oh Hyun-ran’s solo debut album, “Oh Hyun-ran 1st Album,” released in 1998, when she was a member of the vocal group Page.
It’s a gentle ballad with a mood that also resonates with Japanese songs.
The title carries the meaning of “a friend I always think of in difficult times.” It’s a comforting, enveloping track that makes you long for the time spent with friends and brings calm when you think of those moments.
Hyun-ran’s beautiful vocals deepen the emotion even further.
Please give it a listen when you’re going through tough times.
친구야 사랑해한스밴드
A friendship song by a Hans band that was mainly active in the 1990s with a lineup of three sisters.
Set to a relaxed band sound, it conveys simple, heartfelt feelings toward a beloved friend.
Rather than being in the present tense, the lyrics feel more like looking back on memories with old friends—perhaps recalling student days when bonds deepened through the occasional argument.
All things considered, the fun memories remain so vivid, don’t they? Despite the bright vocals, there’s a faint hint of poignancy, but a friendship song like this can be nice once in a while.