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 whose lovely melodies touch the heart (91–100)
Merry Christmas In AdvanceIU
A 2010 track.
The chorus melody overflows with a Christmas vibe while still feeling distinctly IU, which is amazing.
IU truly has the voice of an angel—just listening to her feels purifying.
It features Cheondung, who was in MBLAQ at the time, and was composed by hitmaker Shinsadong Tiger, known for working with groups like Apink.
In Korea, it climbs the major charts every Christmas and is beloved as a classic holiday song.
Perfect ChristmasSpecial Sketch
It was released in 2013 as a Christmas project by Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of the famous BTS.
Everything from the bell sounds in the intro to the melody feels so gentle! Even the name Special Sketch is stylish.
With top-notch rappers like 2AM’s Jo Kwon and BTS’s Jungkook coming together to sing, it’s an irresistible collaboration for fans! Enjoy both the everyday vibe and the adorable charm it brings.
This ChristmasTaeyeon
Taeyeon, known as the main vocalist of the girl group Girls’ Generation, is also active as a solo artist.
Her album themed around winter, “This Christmas: Winter Is Coming,” includes the track “This Christmas.” It’s a gentle ballad with lyrics that look back on winter memories with a former lover.
By the way, the album features a variety of genres beyond ballads.
Dear.THE BOYZ
A perfect winter ballad has arrived for those long winter nights.
It’s a 6th-anniversary single from THE BOYZ, gifted to their fans, released on December 6, 2023.
Warm vocals and heartfelt lyrics gently wrap this white, shimmering season like a snowy landscape.
It’s written with the honest feelings of someone penning a letter to a loved one.
It’s filled with gratitude for their fans.
Even in the cold season, this song will warm your heart.
You’re sure to be captivated by THE BOYZ’s diverse expressiveness and emotionally rich vocals.
Snow FlowerPark Hyo Shin
This is a cover of “Yuki no Hana,” one of Mika Nakashima’s signature songs and a classic that represents Japan.
The original already brings you to the brink of tears, but Park Hyo-shin’s cover resonates with an even deeper sense of poignancy that really tugs at the heartstrings.
Used as the theme song for the hugely popular romance drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You” (a sensation not seen since “Winter Sonata”), it became widely known in Korea as well.
Covered by many artists, it continues to be cherished today as an immortal masterpiece.
STAYONEUS
It’s a song where the crisp clarity of a winter sky intersects with a poignancy that seeps into the heart.
Created through a collaboration between ONEUS and ONEWE, it was released in December 2021.
The lyrics, which portray lingering feelings for a former lover and the wish to be together again, are beautifully expressed through the delicate vocals of both groups.
Listening to it during the snowy season will resonate even more deeply.
It’s especially recommended on a cold winter night, gazing out the window with a warm drink in hand.
It’s a perfect winter track that offers comfort to those suffering from heartbreak and to those hoping to reunite with someone dear.
Last FestivalTWS
A track packed with the fresh appeal of the boy group TWS.
It’s a catchy, stylish production marked by the breezy feel of electropop and a melodic, memorable chorus.
Delicate vocal work fused with powerful dance showcases the group’s individuality to the fullest.
The song is included on their first single, “Last Bell,” released in November 2024.
Shortly after, at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, they capped off their debut year by taking home two awards, including Rookie of the Year.
As the finale to their school-themed series, it delivers exactly what fans hoped for.
The lyrics, which convey the warmth of friendship and first love, are another highlight.
It’s a song that colors a page of youth—and one you can truly enjoy.