Season of MemoriesGFRIEND

GFRIEND (여자친구) ‘우리의 다정한 계절 속에’ OFFICIAL MV

GFRIEND, a Korean girl group that has created numerous classics with their pure aura and powerful dance, released the title track included on their album “Season of Memories,” unveiled in January 2025 to mark their 10th debut anniversary.

Blending a lyrical, memory-evoking melody with a dance beat, the song unfolds dramatically with the voices of the six members reuniting for the first time in about four years.

With the seasons they spent together held close to their hearts, the lyrics portray a resolve to step into the future, gently encouraging those standing at the milestone of graduation.

Its warm message, affirming an unchanging bond, is sure to bring tears.

Listen to it when parting with a dear friend or believing in a reunion someday—you’ll feel a sense of hope.

Last BellTWS

TWS (투어스) ‘마지막 축제’ Official MV

Tuas is a six-member group that debuted in January 2024 under the banner of “Boyhood Pop,” which expresses the emotions of youth.

Among their songs, the one you’ll want to hear during the winter graduation season is “Last Festival.” It’s a fresh, sophisticated reinterpretation of a classic released in 1993 by Seo Taiji and Boys.

The song carries a bittersweet yet warm story about preparing a “last festival” for a friend who’s about to graduate.

Layering synth sounds with their refreshing vocals, it beautifully conveys both the excitement of a new beginning and the sadness of parting.

The track topped Japan’s Oricon charts.

Let its message—one that turns the final moments with dear friends into beautiful memories—bring you comfort.

TimelessSG WANNABE

Timeless

In the Korean music scene of the 2000s, SG Wannabe was the male vocal group that sparked a ballad boom with their overwhelming vocal prowess.

The song that marked their debut and continues to be loved to this day is this very track.

Set to a medium-tempo, emotive melody, it portrays a heartrending, helpless cry at the moment of parting.

The earnest message for the one who is leaving and the dramatic harmonies woven by the three members are sure to bring listeners to tears.

Included on the 2004 album “SG Wanna Be+,” the song resurfaced on the music charts in 2021—17 years after its release—creating buzz with a “reverse run” phenomenon.

It’s a piece that will move your heart, especially in the season when farewells and new beginnings intersect—be sure to give it a listen.

GraduationKim Dong Ryul

졸업

Kim Dong-ryul, long cherished in the Korean music scene as a “ballad craftsman.” Are you familiar with the duo Exhibition (Jeollamhoe), in which he performed alongside Seo Dong-wook? Their 1997 EP “Graduation” features a title track of the same name, “Graduation.” It begins with a quiet piano melody and expands into a grand orchestral arrangement, characterized by its dramatic structure.

Many will relate to the lyrics that capture the complex mix of anxiety and hope at the milestone of graduation.

Created as a work to conclude their activities as a duo, it carries a poignant sense of parting that tugs at the heart.

Give it a listen as a message to friends embarking on a new chapter.

Give LoveAKMU (Akdong Musician)

Akdong Musician(AKMU) – GIVE LOVE M/V

AKMU is a Korean duo made up of real-life siblings.

Among their songs, this piece stands out for its unique perspective inspired by a smartphone game.

It captures the frustration of unrequited love—when the person you like just won’t notice you—through a lively rhythm and an approachable melody.

Many listeners may find the persistent, undaunted approach overlapping with bittersweet memories of their youth.

Included on their debut album PLAY, released in April 2014, it also drew attention for its music video filmed in Okinawa.

Emerging after their success on the SBS program K-POP STAR, this track can be considered a cornerstone of their beginnings.

Give it a listen when you need courage to dive into a new environment.

RoughGFRIEND

여자친구 GFRIEND – 시간을 달려서(ROUGH) M/V

GFRIEND is a six-member group that established their unique style of “power innocence,” combining pure, clean visuals with flawlessly synchronized, powerful dance.

Their song “Rough,” the title track of their 2016 mini-album Snowflake, is beloved by many.

The driving strings and lyrical melody intertwine to create a poignant yet beautifully dramatic soundscape.

The lyrics portray a girl’s feelings as she graduates from school, wishing to grow up quickly so she can be closer to the one she loves—words that resonate deeply during the season of farewells.

A masterpiece that became a social phenomenon at the time, it won 15 trophies on music shows.

Give it a listen when you need courage to step into a new world or when you want to look back on precious memories.

Through the NightIU

[MV] IU(아이유) _ Through the Night(밤편지)

Singer-songwriter IU, affectionately known in Korea’s music scene as the “Nation’s Little Sister” and active as an actress as well.

Among the songs for which she wrote the lyrics herself, the masterpiece themed around a night letter is “Through the Night.” Released in March 2017 as a pre-release track from the album Palette, it’s a ballad characterized by its acoustic sound, expressing delicate, modest emotions—like entrusting unspoken feelings to the glow of fireflies.

Her voice, which carefully weaves each word, will quietly resonate with those facing farewells or new beginnings.

Filled with kindness and the wish for a loved one to have sweet dreams, this song is perfect for listening alone on a graduation-season night.

Let its heartwarming message bring you comfort.