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)
다시 난, 여기 (Here I Am Again)Yerin Baek
The hit drama Crash Landing on You, which became a social phenomenon.
In episode 6, the song playing during the romantic scene where the two leads see the first snowfall is Here I Am Again.
Sung by vocalist Baek Yerin, this ballad captures a romantic snowy setting and the emotions of the two characters.
With its theme of anxiety about possibly never meeting again, it’s a song you might want to listen to while thinking of someone special.
LullabyHWANG MIN HYUN
A winter classic where wistfulness and hope melt together.
Wrapped in Hwang Minhyun’s gentle vocals, the lyrics—symbolizing the darkness before a long dawn—resonate deeply.
A Korean artist who, after activities with NU’EST and Wanna One, showcases a diverse musicality as a soloist.
This work was released as a digital single in March 2024.
It’s a warm, tender song that quietly stays by your side on lonely nights.
Perfect for when you want to hear a love song that seeps into your heart on a cold winter night.
As his final release before military service, it will surely remain close to fans’ hearts.
K-pop to Listen to in Winter: Korean Songs Whose Beautiful Melodies Touch the Heart (101–110)
The CarolLOOΠΔ（HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul）
Idalesonyeo is a K-pop group made up of 11 Korean members and 1 Hong Kong member.
The Carol, which features three of the group’s most popular members—HeeJin, HyunJin, and HaSeul—has a pop sound that’s brimming with Christmas vibes.
The trio’s clear, airy voices blend together, and listening to them naturally lifts your spirits.
The music video is super cute, too, so be sure to check it out along with the song!
겨울의 기적 (Winter Miracle)Kim Arum
“Winter Miracle” is a retro-sounding track that bubbles with freshness and exhilaration.
Released in 2020 by Kim A-reum, it’s included on Winter City, a winter concept album that polishes up a ’90s-style sound.
The song’s sparkling tones—evoking glittering illuminations and the festive flair of a snow-covered cityscape—pair with Kim A-reum’s cute vocals to lift your spirits.
It’s actually a confession song about telling your feelings to someone you like right before Christmas, and it’s packed with the fluttery, heart-pounding excitement of that moment—utterly adorable.
It’s a winter song that just makes you happy—I highly recommend it!
SnowmanAPRIL
This is the perfect song for anyone looking for an upbeat, heart-lifting track to blow away the winter chill.
Released by April—active from the mid-2010s to the early 2020s—in December 2015, it served as the title track of their winter special single album and was planned as a Christmas gift for fans.
The song features colorful string arrangements and the members’ pure vocals, blending elements of pop and Christmas music.
It expresses the desire for a bond with a loved one and likens the warmth and stability of that relationship to a snowman, making it a heartwarming track perfect for the winter season.
A special choreography version of the music video was also released on December 31, making it even more enjoyable.
Dashing through the snow in highheelsOrange Caramel, Nu’est
A collaboration track by AFTERSCHOOL’s sub-unit ORANGE CARAMEL and NU’EST, “Dashing through the snow in highheels.” Set against a winter backdrop, it portrays a romance where feelings for a crush grow stronger.
The alternating male and female vocals in each part convey the excitement of a love that’s about to begin.
It’s a love song where the bright, bell-tinged pop sound harmonizes perfectly with a winter love story.
Be sure to listen to this winter song that sings of a pure desire: “Even in the cold winter, I want to dress up for a date.”
DecemberTURBO
A supreme number that beautifully captures the poignancy of winter.
This gem of a track, included on dance unit TURBO’s 1997 album “Born Again,” delicately portrays memories by the winter seaside and the sorrow of parting.
Kim Jong Kook’s velvety vocals and the moving melody paint the silver-white world with stunning elegance.
The gentle tones of piano and strings make the winter scenery even more evocative.
An anecdote from the recording sessions—where they actually sang while experiencing real cold—speaks to the song’s meticulous expressiveness.
It’s a perfect piece for quiet winter nights when you want to soothe your heart alone.