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: Moving love songs that capture Korean views on romance (41–50)
Gift(선물)MeloMance(멜로망스)
Falling in love, being swept away by love, the magic of love…
There are many ways to describe getting hooked on love, but some of you may have thought none of them had anything to do with you, right? The protagonist of this song seems to be a man who thought the same way.
Ever since he met a woman who makes his heart flutter, even ordinary moments and things that used to look plain now seem beautiful and make him feel happy.
This song, brimming with the thrills of love felt throughout the whole body, shares its happiness with anyone who listens! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a day comes when we can experience a love like this?
You are the best(넌 최고야)STAR(별)
A song that portrays the feelings of a woman head over heels in love with her partner.
To her, he’s absolutely perfect—there’s nothing to criticize.
Since she started dating him, everything she sees in the world has become lovable; she’s overcome her dislikes and started listening to others more attentively.
The changes brought about by love are astonishing.
Women who are completely smitten with the person they’re seeing will definitely relate to this.
Love Me Right ～romantic universe～EXO
This is a song that guides a dreamy girl into the universe of love.
Comparing love to space, under a night sky filled with all kinds of heart-fluttering moments, a young man invites the girl for a drive.
She’s likely a bit of a dreamer, the type who’s in love with love.
Leading this shy girl is a smart, romantic nice guy.
Listeners will feel like they’re being treated like a princess and experience sensations different from the everyday.
Lonely (Feat. 태연)JONGHYUN
A solo song released by SHINee’s Jonghyun in 2017.
It was included as the title track of what became his final album, Story Op.2, featuring Taeyeon from Girls’ Generation.
Even when you’re together, you can sometimes feel a vague sense of unease, or wonder if being with you might be a burden… We all have those thoughts, don’t we? The more you care about someone, the more it can hurt; because they’re precious, your feelings deepen.
While this song portrays a blue, melancholy state of mind, it’s wrapped in the gentle vocals of the two artists.
It’s a track that might help you face your feelings slowly when you’re worn out by love.
오늘도 빛나는 너에게 (To You My Light)Red Moon
A song with the warm tones of an electone piano.
Strolling under the night sky, you whisper love to the partner by your side.
You are my greatest joy, my courage, my source of strength.
I’m so happy to be with you just as you are.
Being thought of this way blows all worries away.
In any case, the gentle singing voice is so soothing.
It’s healing, and if you listen to it before bed, you’ll sleep well.
strawberry moonIU
Wrapped in a happy feeling by its gentle sound and IU’s vocals, “strawberry moon” is a medium-tempo track released digitally in October 2021.
Its sweet-and-sour, romantic lyrics mirror the mutual affection portrayed in the music video.
It resonates not only with those in a mutual relationship, but also when there’s someone you’re vibing with.
The song’s core—wishing for worries to disappear—overflows with IU’s kindness.
It’s a love song that brings back the freshness of first feelings.
Shiny Star(밤하늘의 별을)(2020)KyoungSeo(경서)
KyoungSeo burst onto the scene in South Korea like a comet in 2020—her name is pronounced “Kyong-so.” Her debut song, Shiny Star (밤하늘의 별을), became a huge topic as it competed with BTS at the top of the Korean charts.
With its standout acoustic sound and pure, heartfelt lyrics about longing for someone, it’s the kind of song that makes your heart ache in the sweetest way.
It’s also a popular choice on TikTok, often used in couples’ videos.