K-pop and Korean love songs: Love songs that really capture the Korean view of romance
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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 (241–250)
Only ThenRoy Kim
This depicts the thoughts of a man who’s a bit too gentle about how to keep a relationship going.
His girlfriend cares about how others see them and doesn’t focus much on their world as a couple.
He doesn’t get angry about that.
He thinks that if she ever wants to start a new romance, they can simply grow apart when “the time comes.” I wonder if it’s because he loves her that he can take such a flexible view.
In reality, though, with this kind of mindset, relationships don’t tend to last, do they?
I Like U Too Much (넘나 좋은 것)SONAMOO
Sonam’s 2016 track.
Despite its slightly quirky sound, it’s fresh and uplifting, and the members’ friendly, cute vibe is truly appealing.
The lyrics are adorable too, overflowing with feelings of love to the point of almost going crazy.
Sometimes love starts from that little sense of something being off, right? As those feelings grow, it becomes an endearing number that makes your heart skip with its slightly mischievous touch and the budding playful spirit.
GPTSTAYC
A track that signals a new chapter for STAYC as they champion their Teen Fresh concept.
Their new release in October 2024 features a funky yet chill synth sound infused with elements of French house.
It tells a unique story centered on one-sided feelings in love, questioning the other person’s interest.
The intro starts with a fairytale-like mood, then gradually pulls you back into reality as the song progresses—an impressive structure.
It’s a song that might hit home on days when things don’t go quite right or when you’re lacking confidence.
Bo Peep Bo PeepT-ARA
T-ARA is a girl group that debuted in 2009.
Their Japanese debut single is “Bo Peep Bo Peep.” This song repeats the title phrase while expressing the sorrow of a broken heart.
It portrays heartbreak from a woman’s perspective, and its detailed psychological depiction makes it easy to empathize with.
The sound is fairly intense, so it’s also a good fit when you want to get hyped or boost your energy.
To. XTaeyeon
Taeyeon, also known as a member of Girls’ Generation.
This is the title track from her fifth mini-album “To.
X,” released in November 2023.
It’s a medium-tempo R&B number that exudes a languid, wistful vibe.
Taeyeon’s understated vocals draw you in even further.
The song is a love track that expresses the discomfort of realizing something feels off in a relationship, capturing the disappointment of not being truly seen by your partner.
It’s sure to resonate when you’re the one always compromising while the other person never changes.
K-pop and Korean love songs: Heart-tugging love songs that capture Korean views on romance (251–260)
I Don’t Love YouUrban Zakapa
This is the title track from Urban Zakapa’s 2016 mini-album “Still.” The group, whose members all write lyrics and compose and are known for their lyrical songs, delivers an achingly poignant piece.
Written and composed by Kwon Soon-il, the song single-mindedly sings of a love that has gone cold—so heartbreakingly so.
It lays bare the complicated feelings of having fallen in love with someone else.
The emotionally gripping melody and the beautiful high-tone vocals and harmonies by both the male and female members intensify the sadness and can move you to tears.
Perhaps the hardest thing of all is not realizing how the other person feels…
부탁해요Wax
It’s a song that captures the very complex feelings of a woman.
It’s full of emotions: the sadness of breaking up with a lover, the kindness of sending him on to the next woman, and the feelings you only understand after being apart.
She knows exactly what kind of person he is and could probably describe him better than anyone.
She wonders why they can’t keep dating, but there are things you only realize after breaking up—like how continuing probably wouldn’t work out anyway.
I think the moment you become aware of that is the most painful.