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 (141–150)
Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance)ILLIT
ILLIT has been on a roll since their 2024 debut.
This track is the lead single from their third mini-album “bomb,” released in June 2025.
Its dreamy sound—reportedly sampled from the 1989 anime film The Five Star Stories—really stands out.
The theme is unique, depicting a protagonist who’s so nervous on a first date that they’re spaced out, like a “borrowed cat.” Even so, the invitation to “dance together” and have fun blends with ILLIT’s signature magical-girl worldview, gently comforting a heart that might shy away.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to enjoy yourself as you are.
TURTLETwice
A song cherished by fans as one of TWICE’s hidden gems.
Your feelings for someone keep growing, yet you can only move forward as slowly as a turtle’s steps…
That tender frustration—and the pure wish to deepen the relationship one step at a time without rushing—is gently sung over acoustic tones.
The members’ delicate vocal harmonies are a highlight, too! This track was included on their first full album, “twicetagram,” released in South Korea in October 2017 to mark the group’s second debut anniversary.
Give it a listen when you want to take your time nurturing a precious relationship, or when you’re in the mood for TWICE’s soothing masterpiece.
You & MeKisum
A pop, stylish girls’ hip-hop track.
It’s sung from both the female and male perspectives.
They’re drawn to each other, but they haven’t realized it yet.
The girl clearly likes the boy, and every time they meet, something in her body goes haywire.
The boy can’t sit still because her face keeps popping into his head.
If you’re in that more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers stage, you might really relate.
흔들리는 꽃들 속에서 네 샴푸향이 느껴진거야(Your Shampoo Scent In the Flowers…)장범준(Beom June Jang)
This is a solo song by Jang Beom-june, who was the vocalist of the three-member band Busker Busker.
As part of the soundtrack for the drama ‘Be Melodramatic,’ it portrays a man’s pure feelings of love.
It’s a warm track that makes you want to hum along.
As the title suggests, the lyrics—expressed through flowers and shampoo—are romantic and lovely.
Just listening to it feels like a refreshing breeze is blowing through.
첫 사랑니 (Rum Pum Pum Pum)f(x)
Rum Pum Pum Pum is a perfect pick when you’re in the mood for a provocative love song.
f(x), a powerhouse group that enjoyed steadfast support thanks to their undeniable talent and high musicality under SM’s banner, released it as the title track of their 2013 second album, Pink Tape.
The song tells the story of a romance that was going well—until a rival suddenly appeared! It captures the turmoil of a love that keeps you up at night.
If you’re determined to win over the one you like, you’ll probably relate.
Its exotic melody and punchy, sparkling sound are sure to heighten the mood of love!
나 같은 애 (A Girl Like Me)Gugudan
If your style is to make the first move, or if the person you like is shy about romance, I highly recommend Gugudan’s “A Girl Like Me.” It’s the title track from their 2017 mini-album “Act.2 Narcissus,” and it’s all about a bold, proactive attitude.
No wonder—it even portrays a seductive vibe by asking, “How about a girl like me?” The song’s distinctive melody is addictive, and in love, those gaps and hooks tend to draw you in.
It’s perfect for boosting your energy and turning up the go-getter mood!
DreamingANYUJIN (IVE)
Since her debut, Ahn Yujin, the leader of IVE, has consistently delivered memorable works.
This piece is a song produced as an OST for the Korean webtoon “The Great.” It showcases a different charm from IVE’s music, fully highlighting her appeal as a solo artist.
The lyrics, themed around the passion and hope of chasing one’s dreams, resonate with listeners and gently encourage them forward.
Yujin’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully enhance the emotional scenes of the story, making this a truly wonderful track.
Released in November 2024, this work has become an important piece that reveals a new side of Yujin.