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 that celebrate borderless bonds (31–40)
My Buddy (기억해)GFRIEND
From its dazzling intro, this is a refreshingly poppy track that feels quintessentially GFRIEND.
It’s a fan song filled with love for BUDDY, the collective name for GFRIEND’s fans, and at the same time a piece that paints a picture of sunlit friendship.
The warm atmosphere that GFRIEND and BUDDY create together at live shows evokes a bright, clear future, as if we’re walking hand in hand.
It’s a masterpiece that never fails to move you, bringing to mind those friends who look out for you even in tough times.
Imaginary FriendITZY
A friendship-themed number characterized by heartwarming melodies and a powerful beat.
It’s a track included on the album “GOLD,” released in October 2024.
The song sings about the emotional support that stays by your side when you feel lonely or anxious.
It features ITZY’s signature edgy vocals and an arrangement that incorporates dance and rap elements.
It’s said to carry the message, “We will continue to be different.” For fans, this song might become like an imaginary friend.
It’s also great for humming along with friends or enjoying the dance.
To. UsA Pink
This is a song by Apink, a six-member female idol group.
It’s included on their third album, Pink Revolution, released in 2016.
It’s a soothing ballad with warm vocals and a comforting melody, and the lyrics dwell on the importance of memories.
Memories may fade with time, but when we’re feeling anxious, it’s those memories that give us strength.
The song encourages us to live on with the happiness we felt back then held close in our hearts.
It may especially resonate with those who have been separated from a close friend.
I AM UJejun
A heartwarming fan song by Kim Jaejoong, a singer loved in Japan and Korea.
Released in June 2024, it’s also included on the album “FLOWER GARDEN.” Created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his debut, the song strikingly weaves in past song titles while expressing gratitude to his fans.
Set to a bright, catchy melody, it conveys the bonds built so far and hopes for the future with a refreshing feel.
It’s a track that draws you in with Jaejoong’s warm yet powerful vocals.
For fans, it must be an especially moving number.
It’s a piece likely to become a special memory, packed with the 20-year history shared by Jaejoong and his fans.
Under the name of ‘friend’김태우 ft. 손호영
“In the Name of Friendship,” sung by Kim Tae-woo and Son Ho-young, is a classic that expresses gratitude to irreplaceable friends.
It can feel a bit embarrassing to put those feelings into words, can’t it? Why not listen to this song and take the opportunity to share your everyday appreciation with your friends?
HELLO AGAINMYNAME
It’s a friendship song, but this one is very bittersweet and stands apart from the others.
The friends in the song seem to be parting ways for their dreams or something important.
That’s why the title is “HELLO AGAIN.” They leave, believing in the day they’ll meet again.
It’s heartbreaking, isn’t it? You can’t help but be drawn in by MYNAME’s gentle, beautiful vocals.
EncircledSEVENTEEN
A supreme mid-tempo number that delicately portrays the bond between the members and their fans.
Colored by a bright melody and SEVENTEEN’s warm vocals, this work is a heartfelt message song that earnestly conveys their gratitude to fans.
Released as they approached the final show of their 2025 February world tour “Right Here,” it gently sings of nine years of thanks and love.
The member-penned lyrics resonate warmly, like a love letter to their fans.
The vocal work, which softly cradles bittersweet emotions, is truly the essence of who they are.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to feel an unwavering bond or deepen your feelings for someone dear.
Best Friend EverNCT DREAM
A friendship song that conveys the message of spending time together, sharing many things, and deepening your bond with each other.
It’s the Japanese debut single released in February 2023 by NCT DREAM, who have delivered many songs with wonderful lyrics.
Member Mark contributed to the lyrics for the rap parts.
The track has a vibe that showcases their refreshing charm and stylishness.
Starting with the chorus, it’s catchy and makes you want to sing along! Listening to this song brings a gentle swell of gratitude—because it reminds you that you are who you are thanks to your friends.
Please give it a listen while thinking of your dearest friends.
Dear.Weki Meki
This is the B-side track from Weki Meki’s first single, “Kiss, Kicks,” released in 2018.
While Weki Meki is often associated with a strong hip-hop image, this song is a friendship anthem sung over a warm, romantic melody.
Its message, filled with gratitude for the days they’ve shared and a heartfelt “let’s keep going together,” resonates gently.
What kind of person is your best friend? Listening to “Dear.” will likely make you want to reach out—not only to your closest friends now, but also to an old best friend who comes to mind.
Who Are YouSUHO
Suho, who has led EXO as its leader for many years, released his fourth mini-album, “Who Are You,” in September 2025.
Rooted in alternative rock, the record captures a quiet moment of parting just before a breakup.
The band-driven sound woven by guitar and bass is layered with soft, fragile melodies, conveying the aching feeling of no longer being able to see what the other person truly thinks.
Both Korean and English versions are included, and the music video symbolically portrays a journey with friends wearing masks.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you want to quietly accept the end of a relationship.