K-pop and Korean love songs: Love songs that really capture the Korean view of romance

The Look In Your EyesWONHEE

The Look In Your Eyes

Wonhee skillfully navigates clear, bright highs and gentle lows.

She debuted in March 2024 as a member of the girl group ILLIT, and with this song she also makes her first attempt at a drama OST for “Spring of the Four Seasons: Our Season of Love.” Warm strings layer over a calm piano melody as her translucent voice weaves the story.

Carefully expressing the feeling of gazing at one’s love reflected in their eyes, this piece pairs beautifully with the drama’s moving scenes.

Wrapped in a spring-breeze softness, it’s a lovely ballad that tenderly embraces the ache of unrequited love.

작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) feat. HalseyBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (feat. Halsey)’ Official MV

BTS, a K-pop boy group that’s hugely popular around the world, is also gaining strong support in Japan, especially among younger generations.

Their song “Boy With Luv” surpassed 100 million views in just over 37 hours after its release, setting the fastest record in history.

The bright, glittering sound and fresh vibe really get you hyped.

But the content is actually a bittersweet love song.

The feelings of love sung over the upbeat melody are deeply moving!

LOVE meBE’O

[MV] BE’O(비오) _ LOVE me

LOVE me, released in 2022 by the talented young singer Bio, is a love song featuring a fresh sound that skillfully blends rap and melodic vocals over a chill-out style track.

While the song is grounded in hip-hop elements, its catchy melody takes center stage, making it very easy to listen to.

If you’re looking for a love song that’s both rhythmically engaging and accessible, be sure to check this one out.

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집 데이트CHEEZE

치즈 (CHEEZE) – 집 데이트 Official M/V

Cheeze is a Korean female artist who strikes an exquisite balance between heartwarming delicacy and a pop sensibility.

She began her career in 2011 as part of a four-member band and is now gaining popularity as Dalchong’s solo project.

Rooted in acoustic pop, her warm-sounding tracks weave in a variety of instruments, including soulful piano and synthesizers.

This work was released as a lead single ahead of the April 2025 album “It just happened.” The lyrics, which portray the gentle happiness of everyday life spent with a loved one, pair beautifully with her clear, translucent vocals, leaving a pleasant lingering impression.

It’s the perfect song for relaxing moments with your partner or when you want to be wrapped in a warm, comforting feeling.

Cherish (My Love)ILLIT

ILLIT (아일릿) ‘Cherish (My Love)’ Official MV

With a gentle gaze and a budding crush, ILLIT’s main track brings back the flutter of a first love.

Released in October 2024 as the title track of their second mini-album “I’LL LIKE YOU,” it features a soothing harmony woven by the five members’ voices.

The unique music video themed around wisdom teeth also drew attention.

Riding on a pop, catchy melody, the song straightforwardly expresses feelings of love, while also conveying their desire to feel closer to fans.

It’s a track packed with the new charms of ILLIT, a 5th-generation idol group that continues to grow—perfect for when you’re in the mood to fall in love.

Perfect LoveLOOΠΔ

Perfect Love

If you’re looking for a stylish and cute love song, you’ve got to listen to Perfect Love.

It’s a track by LOONA, who made waves with their unprecedented debut style of revealing one new member each month until forming the group.

The song is included on their debut mini-album [+ +].

It’s about that feeling you get when you’re talking to someone you like and it feels different from any love you’ve experienced before.

The lyric that goes, “We’re such a perfect match, right?” is absolutely heart-fluttering.

It’s perfect for that stage where you’re falling for someone, and it’ll set a great mood for couples to listen to together, too.

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KEI

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썸(Some) feat. 긱스 릴보이 (Lil Boi of Geeks)소유（SoYou）× 정기고（JunggiGo）

소유(SoYou) X 정기고(JunggiGo) – 썸(Some) feat. 긱스 릴보이 (Lil Boi of Geeks) M/V

This is a collaborative song released with Junggigo by Soyou, a member of the girl group SISTAR.

It’s a cute track featuring back-and-forth vocals that feel like a real romantic push-and-pull between a man and a woman.

The title word “Some” (Sam) is commonly used among Korean youth and corresponds to what in Japanese is called “more than friends, less than lovers.” Even when it feels like your feelings connect, you’re treated like just a friend—or the other way around.

It’s a song about two people frustrated by the ambiguity, wanting to end the vague status and hear “I love you,” yet still caught up in the game.

It’s heartwarming to listen to, but pretty exasperating if you actually experience it, isn’t it?