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)
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.
K-POP and Korean love songs: Love songs that strike a chord with Korean views on romance (51–60)
너의 페이지(I’ll be there)Yoon Jisung(윤지성)
Yoon Jisung, who was a member of the South Korean boy group Wanna One that disbanded in 2018.
After the group disbanded, he released his first mini album, Dear Diary, which includes the track “너의 페이지.” Its Japanese title is “君のページ” (Your Page).
It’s a gentle love ballad about thinking of that person as a new, blank page, and filling it together—building it up with the two of them.
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.
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.
If there was practice in love(사랑에 연습이 있었다면) (Prod. 2soo)imu jehyon
It’s a heartbreaking breakup song for men—the kind that makes you reach for a handkerchief.
Many people have regrets in love, and the title that captures that feeling, ‘사랑에 연습이 있었다면,’ is pronounced ‘Sarang-e Yeonseubi Isseottamyeon,’ which means ‘If There Were Practice in Love’—a phrase many can relate to.
It’s unbearably sad to meet the best partner of your life and then part ways when you’re not yet fully grown—whether mentally, financially, or for other reasons.
Even if, as an adult now, you feel confident you could be together, you can’t go back to that time, nor can you change the time of a woman who has already met someone new.
It’s a song that makes the tears flow, faced with the sad reality of time and fate.
심쿵해 (Heart Attack)AOA
If you’re in the mood for classic K-pop, this one’s for you! It’s “Heart Attack” (심쿵해) by the Korean girl group AOA, who are currently active as a three-member unit.
Just like the title suggests, it’s a cute pop tune about the heart-fluttering rush of love at first sight.
Many girls will relate to the lyrics packed with the thrills of a secret crush! The bouncy melody really amps up that fun, I’m-in-love feeling.
The Japanese version is super cute too, so give it a listen!
Cover UpTeyon
Taeyeon, who is also active as a member of Girls’ Generation.
This is “Taeyeon,” included on her first solo project album, My Voice.
It traces a love that gradually swells, and those uncontainable feelings are reflected in the title as well.
An exotic, up-tempo track, it perfectly matches the fluttery excitement of being in love.
In Taeyeon’s clear, pure voice, you can feel both the anxiety and the exhilaration of a one-sided crush, as if she’s singing your feelings on your behalf.