Spring K-POP Festival! Korean spring songs that colorfully resonate with the heart
The joy of winter’s cold giving way to spring grows even bigger when there’s music, doesn’t it?
One of music’s charms is how feelings can overlap through songs, regardless of borders.
Spring brings departures, encounters, farewells… we go through all kinds of experiences, reminisce, and get excited about the future to come.
I’ve picked some K-pop songs you’ll want to listen to in this spring season.
From beloved classic hits in Korea to stylish and cute tracks and moving ballads, there’s a wide selection.
Enjoy your springtime with wonderful K-pop!
Spring K-pop Festival! Colorful, heart-touching Korean spring songs (1–10)
Really Like YouGyubin
Gyu-bin, a singer-songwriter born in 2006 whose guitar-and-vocal performances feel incredibly fresh.
Despite being in her teens, she’s drawing attention for her solid talent in writing and composing, and this is her debut single released in January 2024.
Its breezy guitar sound, evocative of a crystal-clear tropical sky, and a heartbeat-like, buoyant beat instantly amplifies the flutter of nerves before a confession.
The exhilarating melody, brimming with feelings for someone, is pure youth that strikes listeners straight in the heart.
A viral hit that topped Japan’s Billboard charts, the track later saw the release of a spring-themed arrangement as well, and it’s quickly becoming a new seasonal staple.
It’s perfect for spring mornings when you’re excited about new encounters, and when you want a lighter step on your way to school or work.
Not Spring, Love, or Cherry BlossomsHIGH4, IU
Even though the cold winter has passed and the warm season has arrived, there’s still a loneliness lingering in the heart… It might be perfect for indulging in that bittersweet mood of spring.
This is a collaboration between the male idol group HIGH4 and singer-songwriter IU, included on the mini-album “HI HIGH” released in 2014.
The gentle vocals entwined with the relaxed rhythm and melody linger in your ears.
If you listen when you want to put a period on a past romance, it might just stay close to your feelings.
Bom (나만, 봄)BOL4
The queen of soundtracks, BOL4’s spring song.
You might fall in love at first sight just from the MV thumbnail.
With a signature BOL4 melody that sinks into your heart, it sings about questioning that unique springtime excitement and the feelings for someone you like.
Am I the only one who senses a touch of Japanese charm within its cute, whimsical world? I want to relax and go flower viewing while listening to “Bom.”
A Chance Encounter in SpringLoco, Yuju（GFRIEND）
This song, sung by GFRIEND’s Yuju and Loco, was used as a drama OST.
Listening to Yuju’s clear, translucent voice might make even those who haven’t been in love recently feel like falling in love this spring.
It’s a perfect track to color the season.
poppopNCT WISH
A dance-pop number that makes your heart skip like a warm spring day.
It’s the title track of NCT WISH’s mini-album “poppop,” released in April 2025, with the group—who debuted in 2024—further evolving their “refreshing & neo” charm.
The worldview that portrays the exhilaration of first love like a scene from an anime is utterly captivating.
The effervescent melody fuses with a breezy sensibility, and just listening fills you with excitement! It became a hot topic, selling over a million copies in its first week and taking first place on music shows.
The slightly quirky confession-practice scene by the members in the MV is also cute and heartwarming.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to feel the stirrings of love or let your heart race with the start of a new season.
Cherry Blossom EndingBusker Busker
Cherry Blossom Ending is a beloved song that represents springtime in Korea.
Created by the rock band Busker Busker, it features the resonant tones of acoustic guitar.
Its warm melodic lines evoke the everyday life shared with a loved one.
Riding on a lively band performance and rich vocals, their gentle voices convey the cheerful spirit of spring.
This heartwarming K-pop love story, depicting couples strolling through springtime streets, is truly moving.
As the season turns to spring, be sure to listen to this classic Korean love song that fills the air across the country.
plot twistTWS
A bubbly synth sound that feels great—it’s a track you’ll want to play at the start of a new season! It’s the debut song from TUAS, making their first appearance from Pledis Entertainment in nine years.
It vividly captures the jitters and flutter of first meetings and the frustration when things don’t go as planned, and its refreshing vibe alone will lift your mood! It’s included on the album “Sparkling Blue,” released in January 2024.
Right after debut, they took first place on a music show, and it also made waves when the members were chosen as models for the beverage brand Milkis.
With spring bringing so many new encounters, why not enjoy that fresh-start thrill along with this song? It’s also perfect to accompany your commute to school or work!