K-pop to listen to in winter: beautiful Korean songs that touch the heart

Wish to WishYOONA

YOONA 윤아 ‘Wish to Wish’ MV

As a member of Girls’ Generation who has been active on the global stage and an actor who has made a strong impression in works like King the Land, Yoona continues to shine.

Her winter single, released in December 2025, is a mid-tempo track that modernly reinterprets ’80s pop.

Set to a light, orchestral arrangement, her soft, composed vocals resonate beautifully.

Yoona herself wrote the lyrics, which express gratitude for the love she has received from fans throughout the year and a wish to keep shining together moving forward.

The lyrics are sprinkled with imagery of stars and light, overflowing with a gentle warmth that feels like quietly reaffirming a bond with someone special.

The sound balances splendor and serenity, leaving a pleasant afterglow no matter how many times you listen.

It’s a perfect song for a Christmas night spent with a lover or friends, as well as for moments alone gazing at the winter nightscape.

울면 안 돼 (The Winter’s Tale)BTOB

BTOB – 울면 안 돼 (The Winter’s Tale) Official Music Video

It’s so Christmassy.

It’s a story about me being left behind and the girl who left, but the song has an upbeat feel.

And the rap in the interlude is really great.

The members in costumes dancing with a girl—every bit of it is adorable.

It’s just a really, really good song, plain and simple.

It’s included on the winter special album titled exactly “The Winter’s Tale.” I want to get through the winter with this.

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Merry XmasBoA

BoA 보아 ‘메리-크리 (Merry-Chri)’ MV

One of BoA’s signature songs that crowned her peak years in Japan.

The lyrics are captivating, as if they capture the everyday moments of lovers at Christmastime.

The happiness and anxiety you feel when dating, hopes for the future… all the emotions people experience during the holiday season are woven throughout.

December is also the end of the year, and even amid a hectic life, it may be a time when you want to face your partner sincerely.

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Christmassy!THE BOYZ

THE BOYZ(더보이즈) ‘Christmassy!’ MV

Here’s a recommended track for when you want to get into a festive mood for Christmas: “Christmassy!” It’s a special single gifted to their fans, THE B, to celebrate the third anniversary of their debut on December 6, 2020.

The lyrics are filled with a happy, celebratory atmosphere and nostalgic memories that make your heart flutter.

It’s a light, poppy song that matches the excitement of Christmas.

Just listening to it makes you feel thrilled, and THE BOYZ truly shine with buoyant, bouncy melodies.

Still, those lyrics near the end are a little unfair… If THE BOYZ say something like that, there’s no way your heart won’t skip a beat!

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It’s That Time of YearCHUNGHA

CHUNG HA 청하 | ‘It’s That Time of Year’ Special Clip Video

Charismatic solo artist Chungha has released a holiday-themed four-track special single, “Christmas Promises: Again,” in December 2025.

One of the included tracks, “It’s That Time of Year,” is a pop-tinged song that captures the exhilaration of the year’s end, the joy of reuniting with loved ones, and the warmth of cherished memories.

Sprinkled with sleigh bells and soothing guitar strums, it radiates a sparkle reminiscent of city holiday lights.

Although she’s known for dance-pop, this release softens the sharp edge of the beats to balance festivity with intimacy.

With lyrics in English, it’s a holiday song that can be enjoyed across borders.

Perfect as background music for Christmas parties or a companion for winter drives—highly recommended for anyone looking to brighten those special year-end moments.