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: Love songs that capture the Korean view of romance (71–80)
Oppa-ya (Hey, oppa)Hyun-Young & Sool J
A lovey-dovey song about a couple who only have eyes for each other.
“Oppa” is a term in Korean that women use for a man they like or feel affection for.
The oppa in this song isn’t a slick city boy, but more of a pure-hearted, clumsy guy from the countryside—he can be a bit quick-tempered, too.
Still, no one can beat the depth of his love for his girlfriend, and it’s so moving that listeners can’t help but swoon.
From her side, she loves this oppa so much that she can hardly stand it.
Listen to it while thinking of your own oppa.
Wanna BeGFRIEND
What do we expect from a boyfriend or girlfriend in love? Gifts, sweet words, surprises? Surely the most important thing is having someone by your side when it’s hard to get through tough or sad times alone.
It’s about supporting each other as a couple.
This song is a love song that expresses that idea with beautiful, cute metaphors—like stars that float in a dark sky and shine as light.
It was also featured on the soundtrack of the drama “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?”
가끔 이러다펀치 (Punch)
A solo artist who debuted in 2014.
Their smooth R&B exudes a mature vibe.
The song portrays the inner struggle of being unable to forget an ex after a breakup.
The complexity is amplified by the animated music video.
The piano tone is lovely, but the vocals are truly wonderful.
There’s also a studio live version on YouTube where you can experience those vocals more directly—be sure to check it out.
Almond ChocolateILLIT
An original Japanese song by the popular girl group ILLIT that portrays a bittersweet love, woven from sweetness and bitterness.
Written as the theme song for the film “I Won’t Fall in Love Just for a Pretty Face,” the track is produced by SEKAI NO OWARI’s Nakajin and Pdogg, known for his work with BTS.
It skillfully captures single-minded devotion to one’s idol, along with the joy and inner conflict their presence brings, and—paired with a light, pop melody—expresses a sweet yet bittersweet youth.
Released in February 2025, this gem of a love song likens the multifaceted charm of one’s bias and the sweet-and-bitter nature of romance to almond chocolate.
Perfect for the Valentine’s season, it’s a down-to-earth depiction of a girl’s feelings in love and a recommended track for anyone who relates to “oshi-katsu.”
Your Eyes (Feat. 박재범 (Jay Park))Hoody (후디)
A track wrapped in Hoody’s healing voice.
It features Jay Park—founder of her label, AOMG, and former member of 2PM.
The first and second verses are written from female and male perspectives, respectively, creating a sultry, mature atmosphere that’s sure to be enchanting.
It also gives the impression that music can connect people’s hearts.
It evokes a longing for unhurried moments, making it a perfect number for a night spent with someone you love.
Man In Love (남자가 사랑할 때)INFINITE
Here’s “Man In Love,” an exceptional love song from the six-member unit INFINITE.
It’s included on their fourth mini-album, released in 2003.
From the intro, it’s a bright, poppy track with a refreshing melody.
Although it’s a love song from a male perspective, the lyrics are wonderfully straightforward.
They overflow with genuine feelings of truly caring for the woman.
A woman who’s cherished like this would surely feel happy.
Fight DayAka-hoho Shishunki
This song expresses the feelings of a girl who goes to her ex-boyfriend’s place after they broke up in a fight.
She regrets having said things that were the opposite of what she truly felt.
She’s too hesitant to press the intercom directly, so she calls instead—but he doesn’t pick up.
She still wants to make up with him, so his cold reaction hurts her.
It’ll give you courage when you’re going to see a lover you’ve had a fight with.
Being a good girl hurtsYENA
It’s a song that speaks for that aching cry of the heart: “I’m tired of being the good one.” It’s the title track from solo artist YENA—who also shone as a member of IZ*ONE—released in July 2025, her first in about ten months, from the mini-album Blooming Wings.
The song portrays the fragility of a love where kindness toward the other ends up hurting yourself instead.
Its dramatic sound, adorned with lavish strings, is like midsummer fireworks.
The blend of a rocker vibe with pop tones is YENA’s signature charm.
The music video also features actor Lee Do-hyun, which is a highlight.
It’s a track that stays with you on nights when gentleness goes unrewarded and you’re feeling a little sentimental.
LOVE AGAIN (2025)Ashatree, LEE YEEUN & Jeon Gunho
This is a lavish collaboration featuring Ashaturi, a female duo beloved for their lyrical vocals; Lee Ye-eun, a former idol who’s also active in the trot scene; and ballad maestro Jeong Geon-ho.
Released in November 2025, the track is a remake of the classic “It’s Not Too Late Yet (그래 늦지 않았어),” originally included on the male duo Noksekjidae’s 1998 album “녹색지대 Vol.4.” The lyrics poignantly yet warmly portray two people who, after years of missed connections, reaffirm their love and resolve to start over, saying “it’s not too late.” The sophisticated, K-pop–style arrangement and the emotive vocals of all three acts beautifully complement the sentimental mood of late autumn.
With its blend of nostalgia and freshness, it’s a song that will resonate across generations.
If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O.
Veteran balladeer Na Yoon Kwon—unrivaled when it comes to singing aching love—and D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, have realized a dream collaboration.
The beloved ballad that drew attention as part of the 2004 drama Crown Prince’s First Love OST and was included on the album Addiction has been reborn with a fresh touch in November 2025.
Its plaintive portrayal of unrequited love—the heart-wrenching thought, “If only I were the one by their side”—tightens the chest.
Na Yoon Kwon’s deep, resonant voice intertwines with D.O.’s warm yet wistful vocals, drawing listeners into an even more dramatic development.
It’s perfect for those long autumn nights when you feel lonely and want to quietly lose yourself in the music.