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 Beautiful Melodies Touch the Heart (111–120)
Over U, Goodbye (Seeun x J)STAYC
Here comes a winter ballad duet by STAYC members Seeun and J.
The song carries a warm winter atmosphere, portraying the pain of parting, personal growth, and hope for the future.
It was released as a surprise gift for fans on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
Seeun’s dreamy voice and J’s husky tone blend beautifully to express the interplay between past memories and present emotions.
Produced by Black Eyed Pilseung, the track’s gorgeous guitar lines and rich instrumentation highlight the duo’s delicate feelings.
With heartfelt lyrics and melody, this song brings warmth and comfort to the cold winter.
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.
COLD (feat.10CM)YOUNG POSSE
A gem-like ballad that poignantly captures both emotional coldness and warmth, YOUNG POSSE collaborates with Korean star artist 10CM.
It’s the title track of their special album “COLD,” released in March 2025.
The music video, directed by renowned Taiwanese filmmaker Remii Fan, features popular actor Tseng Jing-Hua and evokes a lyrical, cinematic atmosphere.
Since their debut in October 2023, the group glides effortlessly between vocals and rap over a guitar riff as cold as the night sky and a classical beat.
The song delicately portrays loneliness and emotional fluctuations in human relationships.
Perfect for those moments when you want to face the subtleties of your heart, wrapped in the stillness of the night.
AntifreezeYerin Baek
Singer-songwriter Baek Yerin, known for her fantastical worldbuilding and dreamy pop sound, covers a song by the band The Black Skirts.
It’s a heartwarming track that portrays the strength to keep moving forward even in harsh circumstances, along with the warmth of love that stays close by.
Like tracing emotional shifts through cold natural phenomena, the lyrics weave feelings together in poetic, beautiful language.
Released in September 2021 on her own label, Blue Vinyl.
Baek Yerin’s vocals and the softly emotive atmosphere feel effortlessly stylish.
This work will surely comfort those who, through a long winter, are trying to move forward while thinking of someone dear.
Winter Blossom (feat. Kotaro Oshio)APOKI
A virtual artist from Korea, APOKI, teams up with Japanese guitarist Kotaro Oshio for a classic winter song.
Released in February 2024, the gentle vocals of APOKI blend beautifully with Oshio’s warm guitar.
It captures a delicate, snowmelt-like fragility and beauty—an uplifting track that warms the heart in the cold season.
The song carries a powerful, hopeful message that resonates even in difficult times.
Perfect for quiet winter nights or moments spent with someone special, it’s a deeply moving piece that will comfort many listeners.
Surprise PartyAlphaBAT
A sweet, bubbly track with a bouncy rhythm and melody.
It was released as the second single in 2013, the year of their debut.
The transition from the intro into the first phrase is full of genuine surprise! The rap that comes in partway through adds a great accent.
Just like in the music video, it works perfectly as background music to hype up a lively party with friends!
SnowballBOL4
A song by BOL4 that wraps the chill of winter in heartwarming music.
It’s a track included on the mini-album “Merry Go Round,” released in December 2023.
While painting Christmas scenes, it gently weaves feelings for a loved one.
Led solo by Korea’s Ahn Ji-young, BOL4’s signature soft vocals and lyrical lyrics leave a lasting impression.
A snow-covered town, cake candles, presents… the song evokes a magical winter atmosphere.
Brimming with the wish to spend time with someone special, it warms the heart in the cold season.
It’s a track you’ll want to relax to by the fireplace on a chilly winter night.