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

Cover UpTeyon

TAEYEON 태연 ‘Cover Up’ Lyric Video

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.

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너의 페이지(I’ll be there)Yoon Jisung(윤지성)

Yoon Jisung(윤지성) – ‘너의 페이지(I’ll be there)’ M/V

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.

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LOVE AGAIN (2025)Ashatree, LEE YEEUN & Jeon Gunho

[최초공개 신곡M/V] 그래 늦지 않았어(2025)-아샤트리,이예은,전건호 (원곡:녹색지대)

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 there was practice in love(사랑에 연습이 있었다면) (Prod. 2soo)imu jehyon

[MV] Lim Jae Hyun(임재현) _ If there was practice in love(사랑에 연습이 있었다면) (Prod. 2soo)

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.

나랑사귈래 (Will you go out with me)DIA

[MV] DIA(다이아) _ Will you go out with me(나랑 사귈래)

“Narang Sagwillae” by the Korean girl group DIA—whose name combines the gemstone diamond and the phrase “Do It Amazing.” Literally meaning “Will you go out with me?” it’s a boldly straightforward track! It’s the perfect number for anyone who’s ready to confess their feelings.

The catchy, EDM-style melody will lift your spirits, and the lyrics—plainly declaring love—give a push to those who might be struggling to find the courage.

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DevilSUPER JUNIOR

SUPER JUNIOR 슈퍼주니어 ‘Devil’ MV

SUPER JUNIOR is a Korean male group with a large fan base in Japan as well.

“Devil,” which depicts a love story of falling deeper for someone, was also the title track of their 10th-anniversary special album released in 2015, and it’s one of their most popular love songs.

It’s crafted as a mid-tempo number with a pleasantly groovy feel.

Though the lyrics express romantic feelings from a male perspective, women can enjoy it too and feel like a confident, irresistible heroine.

Be sure to check out the movie-style music video as well.

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Eeny meeny miny moeFIFTY FIFTY

FIFTY FIFTY (피프티피프티) ‘가위바위보(Eeny meeny miny moe)’ Official MV

After achieving a global breakthrough with “Cupid” in 2023 and relaunching with a new lineup in 2024, FIFTY FIFTY released this track in November 2025 as the title song of the digital single “Too Much Part 1.” The lyrics were co-written by Gaho, with arrangement by Charlie McClean and others.

It’s a playful number that overlays the tension of “choosing and being chosen” at the moment of falling in love with the motif of a universally known counting rhyme, while light synths and a bouncy beat make for an easy, pleasing listen.

The music video visualizes the randomness of fate with a colorful “Fate Dealers” theme.

From the highlight medley released on October 28 to a busking performance at COEX on November 2, the staged promotions steadily built anticipation and drew attention.

This song further refines the charm of their polished easy-listening pop.