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 (21–30)
Oh my friendBIGBANG
Oh My Friend is also a great recommendation for a song you can enjoy and get hyped to with friends.
It’s a rock track released by BIGBANG in 2011, featuring a powerful, hard-hitting sound and passionate lyrics.
The message is: “Even if challenges await us, let’s face them together.” The song includes sections where you count and shout call-and-response parts, so it’s likely to be a blast at karaoke.
First, give it a listen and feel that intensity for yourself!
친구해(BeMyFriend)주헌(JOOHEON) from MONSTA X
A friendship song by MONSTA X’s two rappers, Joohoney and I.M.
If you’re a K-pop fan, you’ll probably recognize the meaning of the title “Chingu-e” right away.
Chingu means “friend,” after all.
It carries the sense of “let’s be friends,” with a party vibe that says, forget the complicated stuff—let’s just have fun together.
The casual, everyday feel—like in Western music videos—also suits the mood of the song really well.
Best FriendzODD YOUTH
A track from multinational girl group ODD YOUTH’s debut single, released in November 2024, featuring a heartwarming melody that gently wraps around the importance of friendship.
The cute, poppy sound showcases the unique personalities of the five members and lingers pleasantly in your ears.
The lyrics honestly express the members’ bonds and feelings about friendship, making it a message song you’ll want to share with faraway friends or loved ones you haven’t fully thanked yet.
The music video, filmed in the state of Georgia with over 100 extras, boasts a cinematic, grand scale.
It’s the perfect song to hum along to with your closest friends or enjoy at karaoke.
THANK UATEEZ
There are emotions between people that words can’t fully express.
The warm songs of the boy group ATEEZ are themed precisely around such friendship.
Released in October 2019, this heartwarming mid-tempo track was written by member Hongjoong as a lyric message of friendship and gratitude to Seonghwa.
Featured on the album “TREASURE EP.FIN: All To Action,” it’s notable for its gentle rock sound.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to quietly convey a “thank you” that’s hard to say out loud.
Perfect for moments of facing a dear friend with sincerity, or when you’re thinking of a friend who lives far away.
내가 니편이 되어 줄게 I Will Be on Your SideCoffee Boy
Coffee Boy, known for his gentle singing voice, created “I Will Be on Your Side (내가 니편이 되어 줄게)” with crystal-voiced Na Haeun.
The song encourages a friend who’s feeling anxious, telling them they don’t need to worry about anything.
Why not use it as a message of support for a friend who’s far away? Also, it’s worth noting that the track has been getting renewed attention after being featured in a popular drama.
힘 내! (Way To Go)Girls’ Generation (Shōjo Jidai)
While the lyrics passionately celebrate friendship, there are also songs with a girly vibe.
With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “힘 내! (Way To Go).” This track is by Girls’ Generation, who enjoy great popularity in Japan.
The song conveys a message to a dear friend, like saying, “Life is wonderful because you’re in it.” The melody feels poppy, so it seems perfect for moments when you want to get pumped up or as party background music.
The catchy dance moves are another highlight.
혜화동 (혹은 쌍문동)paku boramu
The TV drama Reply 1988, which also aired in Japan.
The OST track created by Park Boram is Hyehwa-dong (a.k.a.
Ssangmun-dong).
It’s a beautiful ballad that sings about memories of playing with friends in childhood.
By the way, this song is a cover of a track with the same title released in 1998.
Compared to the original, it has a more wistful, moist atmosphere that matched the drama’s story very well.
Try dedicating it to your childhood friend.