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

Christmas AlonetripleS

tripleS(트리플에스) ‘Christmas Alone’ Special Clip

The large-scale girl group tripleS—known for their fan-voted lineup changes and prolific unit projects—released the mini-album “Beyond Beauty” in November 2025.

This project EP is structured around four units—moon, sun, neptune, and zenith—with a finale group track that brightens the holiday season.

The song portrays spending Christmas night alone, yet instead of simply lamenting loneliness, it stands out for its forward-looking embrace of one’s own shine.

Motifs of starry skies and white snow outside the window evoke both ache and hope at once.

Its blend of sweetness and bittersweet tones is a better fit for a quiet night than a lively party.

It’s a track I’d recommend to anyone who wants a song to gently wrap around their solitary year-end moments.

Cotton CandyASTRO

Cotton Candy (Cotton Candy)

A track from the special winter album “Winter Dream,” released in 2017.

Written and composed by Lee Ki-yong-bae, who also works on GFRIEND’s songs, with lyrics contributions from leader JinJin and Rocky, who handle dance and rap.

It captures the excitement and sweetness of spending the first winter with a lover, giving it a heart-thumping, almost Christmas-song vibe! It’s an adorable, sweet number that totally grabs fans’ hearts.

The romantic lyrics and the members’ vocals are sure to warm yours, too!

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Candle LightNCT DREAM

[STATION 3] NCT DREAM 엔시티 드림 ‘사랑한단 뜻이야 (Candle Light)’ MV

This is a track released in December 2018 from the digital music project “SM STATION,” which puts out new songs every Friday.

It’s a song that expresses love and gratitude toward a significant other.

Carried by acoustic guitar and bright, refreshing sounds, the lyrics sing, “I want to be together next year too,” making it a winter tune that lifts your spirits as you listen.

Member Mark participated in writing the lyrics, so perhaps he included his own feelings of gratitude as well.

The members’ looks and gestures in their lovely outfits are adorable and a must-see! Be sure to enjoy the warm atmosphere of NCT DREAM along with the song.

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Hold you tightCHEN

널 안지 않을 수 있어야지 Hold you tight

This is a song that wraps you in comfort with its medium-tempo, pleasant melody and Chen’s gentle vocals.

The moment when your feelings finally connect with someone you’ve loved for so long can make you feel incredibly happy, right? With that joy, the song expresses a feeling of “not being able to help but pull them into a hug.” As EXO’s main vocalist and a former King of Mask Singer, Chen’s voice has a way of softening listeners’ hearts.

It carries a warmth you can feel even in the chill of winter.

Be sure to give it a listen when you want to relax.

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CandyNCT DREAM

NCT DREAM 엔시티 드림 ‘Candy’ MV

If you want to listen to a sweet love song, this is the one! It’s an ultra-catchy love song remade by NCT DREAM from H.O.T’s classic hit.

It was included on their Winter Special album released in December 2022.

With a retro vibe, an energetic intro, and a euphoric pop sound, it’s a track that sweeps you up.

The standout chorus pairs perfectly with the group’s unique color.

The lyrics capture the flutter of romance, and the members’ adorable charms are sure to warm your heart! Enjoy NCT DREAM’s cozy atmosphere along with it.