[K-POP] Korea’s graduation song: a message that speaks straight to the heart [2026]
At the milestone of graduation, there is music that gently nudges you forward.Did you know that Korea’s music scene is full of heartwarming graduation songs and season-perfect anthems for those embarking on a new chapter?Beyond dazzling dance numbers and powerful tracks, message songs written in down-to-earth language are also a major draw.Lyrics and melodies that embrace complex emotions—farewells tinged with loneliness, hope for the future, bonds with friends—reach straight into the listener’s heart.In this article, we’ve gathered songs that are perfect for the graduation season and beloved in Korea, not limited to K-pop.If you’re looking for a song to give to someone special, we hope this helps you find the perfect one!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Season of MemoriesGFRIEND |  play_arrow | GFRIEND’s 10th anniversary song: memories and the hope of reunion |
| 2 | Last BellTWS |  play_arrow | Be moved by the winter graduation song “Last Festival.” |
| 3 | TimelessSG WANNABE |  play_arrow | SG Wannabe’s classic that portrays the pain of parting |
| 4 | GraduationKim Dong Ryul |  play_arrow | A moving work by ballad craftsman Kim Dong-ryul |
| 5 | Give LoveAKMU (Akdong Musician) |  play_arrow | An unrequited love support song by a brother-sister duo |
| 6 | RoughGFRIEND |  play_arrow | The masterpiece “Rough,” which fuses purity and power |
| 7 | Through the NightIU |  play_arrow | IU's famous song 'Through the Night' is a feeling of the night. |
| 8 | A Goose’s DreamInsooni |  play_arrow | Insuni’s “Goose’s Dream” is a song of hope. |
| 9 | 졸업J.Y. Park |  play_arrow | A graduation-season ballad, the beauty of parting |
| 10 | Dear DREAMNCT DREAM |  play_arrow | NCT Dream’s moving graduation song “Dear DREAM” |
| 11 | TurbulenceATEEZ |  play_arrow | An iconic 80s song that portrays the anxieties and hopes of youth |
| 12 | Time of Our LifeDAY6 |  play_arrow | A refreshing anthem that celebrates the brilliance of youth |
| 13 | Campfire (캠프파이어)SEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | SEVENTEEN’s classic song “Campfire” is moving. |
| 14 | GraduationBroccoli, You Too? |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by a Korean band that portrays the anxieties and hopes of graduation |
| 15 | Traffic lightLEE MU JIN |  play_arrow | A classic song that captures the feelings of young people lost about their future |
| 16 | FloweringLucy |  play_arrow | A song by a Korean band that sings of the arrival of spring and a new beginning |
| 17 | GraduationNCT DREAM |  play_arrow | Expressing feelings about graduation with a gentle melody |
| 18 | BRAND NEW GIRLTwice |  play_arrow | TWICE songs that give you courage during graduation season |
| 19 | Graduation Day (졸업하는 날)IU |  play_arrow | IU's refreshing graduation song resonates with the heart. |
| 20 | 이젠 안녕015B |  play_arrow | A moving graduation song by a 90s Korean band |
| 21 | Spring DayBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s poignant masterpiece that captures their longing for spring |
| 22 | FriendsBTS(V&JIMIN) |  play_arrow | A graduation song that sings of the bonds of friendship, a hopeful tune |
| 23 | DESTINYIZ*ONE |  play_arrow | The appeal of IZ*ONE’s graduation song “DESTINY” |
| 24 | 소나기 (DOWNPOUR)I.O.I |  play_arrow | The bittersweet rain song by I.O.I resonates in my heart. |
| 25 | 꽃 길 (Flower Road)BIGBANG |  play_arrow | A poignant song that vows the reunion of lovers walking the flower-strewn path |
| 26 | GraduationDALDAM |  play_arrow | A cheering song that looks back on memories and faces forward |
| 27 | Goodbye NowTXT |  play_arrow | K-pop group TXT’s graduation song is moving. |
| 28 | My Best FriendGirls’ Generation (Shōjo Jidai) |  play_arrow | Girls' Generation's friendship song 'My Best Friend' |
| 29 | Graduation DayEPEX |  play_arrow | A graduation song of youthful memories and hopes for the future |
| 30 | 95GraduationJIMIN&V (BTS) |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays a friendship that continues after graduation |
| 31 | To the skyCLC |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that cheers on a new beginning |
| 32 | 길B1A4 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the friendships of youth |
| 33 | GoodbyeBrave Girls |  play_arrow | Brave Girls' last song 'Goodbye' |
| 34 | Hello GoodbyeDRIPPIN |  play_arrow | A refreshing Korean song that celebrates graduation |
| 35 | 늘 그 자리에 (Honesty)SHINee |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by the idol group SHINee |
| 36 | Will Last ForeverAKMU (Akdong Musician) |  play_arrow | A farewell song from Anmyu that resonates in the heart |
| 37 | Graduation Ceremony Song |  play_arrow | Korean graduation songs that sing of hope and farewell |
| 38 | 나를 기억해주세요 (Please Remember Me)chirakunen ippan (7 gakunen 1 han) |  play_arrow | Graduation song of Class 1, 7th grade—which doesn’t exist in South Korea |
| 39 | CoinciDestinyWeki Meki |  play_arrow | Weki Meki’s final single before their disbandment, a moving track |
| 40 | days gone by(행복했던 날들이었다)DAY6 |  play_arrow | Singing of the pain of parting and the warmth of memories |
| 41 | 졸업사진 (Graduation Picture)김진호 (Kim Jinho) |  play_arrow | A memorable graduation song and Kim Jin-ho’s gentle singing voice |
| 42 | Start OverGaho |  play_arrow | Courage to move forward with a Korean drama theme song |