K-pop and Korean love songs: Love songs that really capture the Korean view of romance
A special feature on K-pop love songs recommended for anyone who wants to listen to Korean romance tracks!
Korean love songs often have lyrics that are even sweeter than their melodies, and they’re sure to make both girls and guys swoon.
Beyond the cuteness of songs that express feelings of love straightforwardly, tracks about unrequited love or the emotions after a breakup are also deeply moving.
Above all, the uniquely Korean sense of musicality and overflowing emotion will surely resonate across borders with many listeners.
In this list, we’ve picked out songs that sing about love in many different forms.
May your feelings reach the ones you care about!
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K-pop and Korean love songs: Love songs that capture the Korean view of romance (181–190)
사랑 그땐(Memory)B1A4
B1A4 is a South Korean idol group.
They are currently active as a trio.
“사랑 그땐 (Memory)” is a song that earnestly expresses the feelings of moving forward after a breakup.
At first, the nights were so painful that sleep wouldn’t come, and every day was filled with tears, but by facing one’s emotions, the pain gradually faded, and now it has become a good memory.
Many people have likely been encouraged by this song, which conveys the feeling of breaking free from a sad past.
When you experience heartbreak, cut ties with the past with this song and do your best to live happily.
LOVEDRUNKEpik High, Crush
Is it a pun? LOVED, DRUNK—in other words, it’s a love song about alcohol.
The Japanese title is “Sake ga Amai” (literally, “The Liquor Is Sweet”).
It sounds cool and austere, but the content is a love song that sings of a girl’s aching feelings as she tries to forget a broken heart with booze.
Right from the start: “legs wobbling,” “head spinning.” I think everyone’s gotten that drunk before, but not many have gotten that way from heartbreak.
The much-talked-about music video is unique and eye-catching, too.
The woman who appears is the singer IU—an artist Gen Hoshino also has his eye on—and in the video she’s fighting someone.
It’s probably a metaphor; maybe it was hard to directly depict the state of being drunk.
WhiteFin.K.L
Fin.K.L., formed in 1998 before K-pop truly took off in Japan, were active in Korea as part of the first generation of idols.
Their song “White” is a love song perfect for the winter season.
The lyrics describe a love that hasn’t changed—even grown stronger—after a year together, making it an ideal track for special days like Christmas or anniversaries.
For those just starting to explore K-pop, we recommend beginning with Fin.K.L.’s music.
Moon BlueGLAY
GRAY debuted in 2012 and is active as a singer, rapper, and record producer.
Moon Blue is a digitally released single from 2020, a love song characterized by moody lyrics.
Its hazy, shimmering tones and finger-snapping effects mid-song give it a contemporary, urban vibe—very stylish.
Comparing a loved one to a blue moon, the track leaves a cool and refined impression, making it perfect for setting the mood at home.
Good night (Touch your heart(진심이 닿다) OST Part.5)JEONG SEWOON(정세운)
“Good Night,” sung by Jeong Se-woon, was the theme song of the popular Korean drama “Touch Your Heart.” The lyrics dwell on a love that has ended—so bittersweet it hasn’t even become a memory yet.
His delicate, aching voice makes you feel deeply that it’s a sad love story.
It’s the perfect love song for immersing yourself fully in sorrow.
Rock UKARA
KARA is a South Korean girl group also known as a driving force behind the K-pop boom in Japan.
You can just picture them singing and dancing in elegant outfits.
Rock U was included on their 2008 release 1st Mini Album.
Its light, upbeat sound is marked by colorful synth tones, and the lyrics, depicting the pure feelings of a girl in love, are deeply moving.
Their vocals perfectly suit the glamorous melody line and are sure to soothe you.
Why not give this cute pop track, where the heat of love keeps rising, a listen?
안녕 (Hi~)Lovelyz
Lovelyz is a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2014.
Their song “Hi~” is the title track of the repackage album released in 2014 for their first album “Girls’ Invasion,” titled “안녕 (Hi~).” It’s a track where clear, crystalline vocals blend with sweet, lovely tones, capturing the most heart-fluttering period from falling in love to confessing.
If you’re about to share your feelings with someone, be sure to give it a listen!
Bashfulness(부끄럼)MeloMance
A sweet and bittersweet ballad by MeloMance that captures the bashfulness of love, evoking the arrival of spring.
This Korean indie-folk duo delicately conveys the shyness toward someone you like and the frustration of not being able to be more forward, leaving a lasting impression.
The fluttering thrill of meeting someone’s gaze is expressed through a delicate melody and piano arrangement, sure to stir listeners’ hearts.
Released in October 2015, it’s included on the compilation album “bright #4.” Perfect for the season of new encounters, it’s a song with a romantic atmosphere that makes you want to listen on a spring afternoon.
Love LoveSECRET NUMBER
If you’re looking for a cute love song, you should definitely listen to this track by SECRET NUMBER.
It’s a number by a six-member girl group that debuted in 2020.
Released in July 2024, it was also featured on the OST for the drama “Is It a Coincidence?”.
The song expresses the feeling of how thinking about the person you like has become a habit.
The lyric “Anyone can see this is love” is absolutely heart-fluttering.
It’s perfect for that stage of falling in love, and I think it’ll also set a lovely mood when listened to as a couple.
Call (Blur)UNICODE
UNICODE’s debut song that sings of bittersweet first love.
It was released as the track marking their Japan debut in July 2024.
Packed with the allure of K-pop, the piece stands out with a melodious, danceable beat.
The lyrics capture the frustration of trying to reclaim one’s past self and rebuild relationships with loved ones, resonating deeply.
Coupled with its emotional melody, it heightens the flutter of romance.
As a group composed of Japanese members, UNICODE brings a unique charm that fuses Korean and Japanese pop culture, making this a standout track.