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 (41–50)
BYOB (bring your own best friend)Billlie
Billlie is a girl group that made their Japan debut in 2023.
Active across platforms like YouTube and Instagram, they sing “BYOB (bring your own best friend),” a song that carries a straightforward message to friends.
BYOB is widely known overseas as an initialism used on party invitations.
By replacing the last “B” with “best friend,” the song conveys the message, “Bring your best friend to the party.” It’s K-pop with an urban vibe, featuring airy, expanding synth tones.
K-pop friendship songs: Heartwarming Korean tracks that celebrate borderless bonds (51–60)
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Here’s a summer song bursting with youthful energy.
It’s a digital single released in June 2024 by the six-member Korean boy group, Twoas.
With messages like “Let’s run together” and “Let’s chase our dreams,” the song celebrates the strength of friendship and bonds.
Its refreshing melody and uplifting lyrics are sure to energize listeners.
Released as a prelude to their second mini-album, “SUMMER BEAT!,” it fully captures the fun of summer.
The music video was reportedly filmed in Kamakura, Japan, featuring strikingly beautiful seaside scenery.
Perfect for making memories with friends or as a motivational anthem.
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.
친구 (Friend)S.E.S
A beloved classic about friendship is “친구 (Friend).” It’s the title track from an album released in 2002 by the three-member girl group S.E.S.
The lyrics convey a message to a friend who’s going away: “Please don’t forget me.” It’s a poignantly sad sentiment.
Incidentally, some interpret the lyrics as being directed toward a friend of the opposite sex for whom the singer has romantic feelings.
Try listening and interpreting it in a way that fits your own circumstances.
친구라는 건 (with 김범수)paku-hyoshin
Singer-songwriter Park Hyo-shin collaborated with world-renowned singer Kim Bum-soo on the track “친구라는 건 (with 김범수).” The title means “What It Is to Be Friends” in Japanese, and the song explores what friendship is, weaving in various episodes.
You’ll likely find stories you can relate to as well.
Their passionate vocals and harmonies are also highlights.
Enjoy this star-studded collaboration.
Girlfriendi-dle
A track that leaves a strong impression with its rhythmic electropop sound.
It’s included on their eighth mini-album, “We are,” released in May 2025.
Leader Soyeon handled both songwriting and composition, crafting a piece with the kind of powerful messaging characteristic of (G)I-DLE.
The driving beat and energetic sound intertwine with the members’ distinctive vocals, gripping listeners from start to finish.
The lyrics, which express women’s independence and strength, are also striking, giving the song an anthemic quality that encourages those who struggle to feel confident in their own path.
In the music video, each member is portrayed confronting her inner self in a dreamlike way, offering plenty of visual intrigue to enjoy.
BLOSSOMENHYPEN
‘BLOSSOM’ is a song about the bond with ENGENE.
Included on their third Japanese single, ‘Yui -YOU-‘, it’s their first Japanese-language ballad.
With an encouraging tempo and lyrics, it conveys the message that even time apart can deepen precious feelings—something many might relate to with friends as well.
Phrases expressing ‘connections and ties of fate’ that link to the group’s name, along with ENHYPEN’s beautiful vocals, are truly moving.
It evokes a sense of friendship that reassures us of a future where we continue walking together.
