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

Very Very Very (너무너무너무)I.O.I

아이오아이 (I.O.I) – 너무너무너무 (Very Very Very) MV

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!

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Ordinary Love(보통연애) (Feat. 박보람)Park Kyung(박경)

Pops in Seoul－Park Kyung(박경) _ Ordinary Love(보통연애) – MV

This is a song from Block B’s Park Kyung’s solo work.

The title “보통연애” (pronounced ‘Potong Yeonae’) means “ordinary love,” but when you listen to it, it seems to be the opposite.

By the time we’re adults, many of us have had a few partners in the past.

Comparing past lovers with your current one isn’t generally encouraged, but the relationship sung about in this track is surely different from those past loves.

It feels like the emotion of encountering a wonderful love you’ve never experienced before.

The back-and-forth with Park Boram evokes a happy couple, making this a love song that brings happiness!

세가지 소원 (Wish Tree)Red Velvet

[Winter Garden League 수상작] Red Velvet 레드벨벳 ‘세가지 소원 (Wish Tree)’ MV

From the very first bell tones ringing in the intro, you can feel winter’s arrival—this is “Three Wishes (세가지 소원),” a winter love song by the popular Korean girl group Red Velvet.

While they’re often associated with danceable, pop-forward tracks, this piece is a gentle ballad that showcases their beautiful vocals.

The lyrics vividly evoke winter scenery and express a sincere wish to stay together forever with a beloved partner.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to during the Christmas season while thinking of the one you love.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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늑대와 미녀 (Wolf)EXO

EXO 엑소 ‘늑대와 미녀 (Wolf)’ MV (Korean Ver.)

EXO, a Korean male group hugely popular in Japan as well, performs under the concept of “new stars from an unknown world.” Their track “늑대와 미녀” (“Wolf and the Beauty”) is a futuristic number that perfectly embodies EXO’s concept, blending an addictive, once-heard-never-forgotten melody with rap.

In the lyrics, the protagonist channels his own ferocious, almost savage love toward a woman by likening himself to a wolf, portraying a passionate romance.

It’s a piece that exudes a mysterious, sexy masculinity—and it really gets your heart racing as you listen!

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA of aespa)JANNABI

잔나비 [JANNABI] – 사랑의이름으로! (feat. 카리나 of aespa) M/V

A long-awaited collaboration between JANNABI, the Korean indie rock band known for their warm, retro sound, and Karina from the powerhouse K-pop group aespa.

This lyrical track centers on kindness toward one another and the importance of love, blending JANNABI’s delicate orchestral sound with Karina’s translucent vocals to create a heartwarming world.

Included on the album “Sound of Music Pt.1,” released in April 2025, it charted across various domestic rankings.

Marking JANNABI’s 11th anniversary, the project stands out as a bold new endeavor.

Its genre-crossing, soothing harmony is perfect for moments when you want to feel a bond with someone special or enjoy a calm, peaceful time.