K-pop to listen to in winter: beautiful Korean songs that touch the heart
Winter K-pop songs.Heart-wrenching ballads, cozy heartwarming tunes, and Christmas songs.What kind of songs do you like?As the cold season sets in, you might find yourself craving vocals that really hit home and make you feel a little less lonely.Korea is known for its wonderful ballads, but there are also plenty of cheerful, uplifting tracks and love songs that blow away the winter chill.We’ve picked out classic Korean winter songs from a variety of angles!Let’s get through winter together with wonderful music!
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K-POP to Listen to in Winter: Korean Songs with Beautiful, Heartfelt Lyrics (71–80)
Christmas Day(크리스마스 데이)Starship Planet(스타쉽플래닛)
STARSHIP PLANET is a year-end project performed by artists from South Korea’s STARSHIP Entertainment, ongoing since 2011.
The 2017 release from STARSHIP PLANET, “Christmas Day (크리스마스 데이),” is a refreshing song that captures the excitement of waiting for Christmas.
The way the uniquely talented members take turns singing their vocal parts makes it so fun you’ll feel like dancing as you listen.
It’s also a great pick for your Christmas party playlist!
Dear SantaGirls' Generation-TTS
A Christmas song by Girls’ Generation’s subunit, TTS.
It starts off gently, then bursts open as the sound of jingle bells rings out and the mood brightens.
The beautiful, charming vocals of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun are irresistibly appealing.
The lyrics were written by member Seohyun, and it’s a pure, adorable track that expresses wishes she hopes Santa will grant.
It’s sure to make your heart flutter when you listen!
White NightONEUS
White Night” paints the polar night in color.
It’s a standout track from Wanna’s second mini-album, “RAISE US,” released in 2019.
Lyrics like “I’ll be your light,” which gently pull you forward, slowly sink in alongside the mellow melody.
The sound is silky and easy on the ears, brimming with healing qualities that seem perfect for soothing those cloudy, restless moments.
It might be a great listen for a winter stroll or on the way home after seeing someone special.
Hide & seekT-ARA
A song about a girl who’s frustrated because the person she likes keeps hiding his true feelings.
Its bittersweet melody, reminiscent of a winter dusk, squeezes the heart.
Even though he knows how she feels, the crucial guy won’t say yes or no—he just keeps putting off his answer.
The woman’s heart is thrown into a tangle of longing and restlessness.
It beautifully captures that unstable phase before love takes root, when you can’t quite read the other person’s feelings.
MiracleGOT7
A winter number from GOT7 released in December 2018.
Park Jinyoung, the founder of their agency, took part in writing the lyrics.
In the music video, scenes of entertaining children with magic evoke Santa Claus, offering a charming, fairy-tale world.
The members’ emotionally rich vocals really hit home.
It has a lovely atmosphere you’d want to gift to children, and it’s also a heartwarming message song that likens the bond with fans to light and stars, letting you feel a miracle that seems to carry dreams forward.
Star SignsLE SSERAFIM
A heartwarming number by the Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM that opens with a beautiful piano melody.
Its lyrics, themed around constellations and destiny, are filled with the wonder of meeting someone and the importance of bonds.
The song features a sophisticated blend of city pop and J-pop, complemented by the gentle vocals of the five members.
Released digitally ahead of schedule in November 2024 from their Japanese 3rd single “CRAZY,” it was also chosen for LUMINE Shinjuku’s Christmas campaign.
With its wintry atmosphere, it’s the perfect track for when you’re heading out for a fun shopping trip with friends or feeling nostalgic about memories with your cherished companions.
It’s a lovely song that warms the heart, making you feel connected even when you’re far apart.
My Grown Up Christmas ListAilee(에일리)
Ailee, who is also known for working on many popular drama OSTs, is captivating for her clear, crystalline voice and powerful R&B-rooted vocals.
Her song “My Grown Up Christmas List” is a Christmas track with a mature vibe.
Its lyrics about the importance of loving others and the wish for world peace are sure to soothe your heart.
By the way, this song is a cover of Kelly Clarkson’s version.
Be sure to listen to the original, as well as Ailee’s English and Korean covers.
