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 (21–30)
Wish to WishYOONA
YoonA, who served as the center of Girls’ Generation and has made a strong mark as an actor with numerous leading roles, continues to shine.
Her December 2025 release, “Wish to Wish,” is a warm medium-tempo pop track that perfectly suits the holiday season.
It blends light orchestral sounds with an ’80s-inspired mood, and YoonA’s gentle vocals resonate beautifully.
She penned the lyrics herself, expressing heartfelt gratitude to her fans and a candid wish to stay together in the future.
Knowing it was prepared as a gift for the fan meeting held the day after the release makes it all the more moving.
It’s the perfect song for a night spent looking back on the year and reaffirming bonds with the people you cherish.
Very Very Very (너무너무너무)I.O.I
I.O.I’s “Very Very Very (너무너무너무)” is an uptempo love song with an irresistibly catchy melody.
Its bouncy rhythm brings to mind Girls’ Generation’s “Gee” and “MR.
TAXI.” For those who grew up listening to K-pop from that era, I.O.I’s songs will likely feel instantly familiar.
The track also features a rap section and incorporates many elements of the newer K-pop sound, so be sure to check it out!
K-POP and Korean love songs: Love songs that capture the Korean view of romance (31–40)
안녕폴킴
An OST song by Paul Kim, who debuted in 2014.
The drama Hotel Del Luna has featured many star-studded artists like Taeyeon and Chungha, but this is a uniquely beautiful track from him, inspired by discovering Lee Sora’s album while studying in Japan, which gave him a sense of purpose in music.
It captures the fear born from how strongly one feels for someone dear, and an even greater desire to be with that person.
Its purity is deeply moving.
Geeshōjo jidai
Girls’ Generation’s mega-hit that created a buzz even in Japan.
It captures the exhilaration and flutter of romance with perfect finesse, and it still feels fresh even as time goes by! The use of exclamations like “Oh my!” adds to a sense of surprise, too.
The portrayal of shyness is also striking.
It’s great to listen to on your own, and also recommended to enjoy with someone you like.
A K-pop love song with a rhythmic groove and adorable lyrics.
Feel SpecialTwice
An uptempo yet slightly bittersweet song about the power of love.
A boy offers strong, encouraging words to a girl who’s easily hurt and prone to feeling down.
With just those words, she feels her strength return and finds herself looking forward again.
It’s truly the power of love.
When you’re in love, your beloved’s encouragement becomes your greatest source of energy.
I hope people who are struggling or feeling burdened will listen to it to draw strength.
#첫사랑(#First Love)볼빨간사춘기(Bolbbalgan4)
The charm of Bolbbalgan4 is how they deliver the genuine feelings of an everyday girl with an easygoing, comfortable sound.
It’s an incredibly cute song about first love.
It recalls those childhood days when you’d tease the boy you liked on purpose, and now that he’s grown up, he’s so cool that your heart races.
Listening to this song makes you think back to your own first love, filling you with a warm sense of nostalgia and a smile.
Even if your first love didn’t work out, looking back on it as an adult can make you feel fond of your younger self—maybe it’s actually a good memory after all.
ReplaySHINee
A hit song released by SHINee in 2008.
It’s a love song that portrays the feelings of a younger guy who falls for an older woman.
In relationships with an age gap like that, even if you try your hardest, you might just get gently dodged.
One person is head over heels while the other keeps it light.
You can’t quite figure out how to handle someone who craves excitement and a thrill more than kindness, and time just slips by.
In the end, it paints a blue mood where the heart grows tired and chooses to break up.
Admiration stays as mere admiration—so bittersweet.