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.
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K-POP and Korean love songs. Love songs that capture the Korean view of romance (331–340)
A night of crisismeenoi
This is a song released in July 2024 by Minoi, a solo singer from South Korea.
It’s included on the album “This is my life,” with lyrics written by Minoi herself.
The words poignantly portray the inner struggles that come with the quiet of the night.
Themes of loneliness, anxiety, and the strength to overcome them resonate deeply.
Its unique sound—a fusion of electronica and R&B—is also captivating.
The song features relatable moments, such as a reunion with a friend you’ve grown distant from, which leaves a lasting impression.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to take a fresh look at yourself.
BLUSHwoo!ah!
A love song that sweetly portrays a young girl’s budding feelings.
Released in April 2024, it’s woo!ah!’s second digital single.
The song captures the flutter of first love and the blush-inducing shyness with a groovy sound and a catchy melody.
woo!ah! is a five-member girl group from South Korea that debuted in 2020, known for their fresh and charming worldview.
This track adorably sings about the feelings of a girl in love and is likely to resonate with anyone wrestling with romance.
A perfect pick for those who want to feel the thrill of a new love.
Fallen Angel (feat. XYLØ)류수정(Ryu Sujeong)
A track marked by a dark, sentimental mood.
It’s a pre-release single from Ryu Sujeong, an artist from Korea, taken from her January 2024 release 2ROX, featuring the American artist XIRO.
The lyrics, which liken the pain of lovers hurting each other to “fallen angels,” cut straight to the heart.
It’s an ambitious work that takes on a fresh twist with the genre of dark pop.
Perfect for those who’ve tasted the sweetness and anguish of love, or who seek solace in music.
Ryu Sujeong’s crystalline vocals intertwine exquisitely with XIRO’s captivating voice, creating a song as evocative as a painting.
Love Letter베리굿 (Berry Good)
It’s a song about that fidgety, fluttery feeling when you write a love letter to your first boyfriend.
It seems the girl who’s sending it and the boy like each other.
In fact, there are hints that the boy might have liked her even more.
But the girl is caught in a whirl of nervous excitement, and she can’t get him out of her mind for even a moment.
As she writes, she blushes and fumbles… If you’ve ever written a love letter, you’ll surely find plenty to relate to.
K-POP and Korean love songs: Love songs that capture the Korean view of romance (341–350)
Who지민 (Jimin)
A sweet number that portrays the feeling of falling in love with someone unknown.
It’s included on MUSE, the album released in July 2024 by Jimin of the popular Korean group BTS.
The song expresses a yearning, tinged with both longing and anticipation, for a woman he has never met.
Jimin’s delicate vocals blend beautifully with a sound that fuses electropop and R&B.
The track also generated buzz, even getting a dedicated page on TikTok.
It’s a song that resonates with anyone who’s waiting for an ideal partner or harboring feelings for someone they have yet to meet.
그대라는 시태연 (TAEYEON)
The OST from the drama Hotel Del Luna.
It’s sung by Taeyeon, formerly of Girls’ Generation.
It’s a song about waiting for the one you love to come to you.
Taeyeon delicately portrays a very modest, faint feeling of love.
The expression may be subdued, but the heart of a girl in love is changing in a big way.
Even if she can’t be with the one she longs for, she’s decided to wait forever.
I want people who have experienced a love of endless waiting to listen to it.
오래된 노래허각、임한별、이무진、이진성、김희재、#안녕
This is a project track produced for the popular Korean music program “The Listen.” Six highly skilled vocalists, including Huh Gak and Lim Han-byul, took part, delicately portraying the feelings of nostalgically recalling a past love.
The song’s evolving texture—from an acoustic ambiance to a grand string arrangement—is another highlight.
Released as a digital single in June 2024, it gained strong popularity across music streaming platforms.
It’s a perfect song for healing the pain of heartbreak or reflecting on cherished memories.
Brimming with the uniquely Korean sense of songcraft and rich emotion, this work is sure to resonate across borders with many listeners.