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

Merry XmasBoA

BoA 보아 ‘메리-크리 (Merry-Chri)’ MV

One of BoA’s signature songs that crowned her peak years in Japan.

The lyrics are captivating, as if they capture the everyday moments of lovers at Christmastime.

The happiness and anxiety you feel when dating, hopes for the future… all the emotions people experience during the holiday season are woven throughout.

December is also the end of the year, and even amid a hectic life, it may be a time when you want to face your partner sincerely.

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Christmassy!THE BOYZ

THE BOYZ(더보이즈) ‘Christmassy!’ MV

Here’s a recommended track for when you want to get into a festive mood for Christmas: “Christmassy!” It’s a special single gifted to their fans, THE B, to celebrate the third anniversary of their debut on December 6, 2020.

The lyrics are filled with a happy, celebratory atmosphere and nostalgic memories that make your heart flutter.

It’s a light, poppy song that matches the excitement of Christmas.

Just listening to it makes you feel thrilled, and THE BOYZ truly shine with buoyant, bouncy melodies.

Still, those lyrics near the end are a little unfair… If THE BOYZ say something like that, there’s no way your heart won’t skip a beat!

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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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SleighCHUNGHA

CHUNG HA 청하 | ‘Sleigh’ Official Music Video

Enveloped in a romantic winter mood, this is Chungha’s warm holiday song.

Released in December 2024 as part of the special single “Christmas Promises,” this track pairs English lyrics that depict sweet, intimate moments between lovers with a refined R&B-pop sound in perfect harmony.

Different from her usual charisma-filled dance performances, her delicate, velvety vocals truly stand out and are simply enchanting.

She also participated in writing the lyrics, which is lovely, as they convey her love and gratitude to fans.

It’s the perfect song to enjoy on a cold night while relaxing in a warm room.

Highly recommended as background music for Christmas spent with someone special.

Be sure to add it to your heart-fluttering winter playlist.

Coming HomeNCT U

[STATION X] NCT U 엔시티 유 ‘Coming Home (Sung by 태일, 도영, 재현, 해찬)’ MV

A gem of a winter song from NCT U, the unit with freely changing members, featuring the ultimate vocal lineup of Taeil, Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Haechan.

It’s a slow-tempo R&B ballad that conjures up wintry scenes of falling snow.

Carrying a warm message—“I can return because someone is waiting for me”—it gently fills the heart each time you listen.

The beautiful harmonies of the four voices layer together like a blanket softly wrapping a chilled body.

Released in December 2019 as part of SM STATION’s winter project, it left a strong impression with the music video showing them riding a train, hurrying home.

Give it a listen on a bitterly cold night on your way back, or whenever you find yourself longing for company.

It will surely bring you comfort and a gentle warmth.

Merry PLListmasPLAVE

PLAVE(플레이브) ‘Merry PLLIstmas’ Special Video

Playv is a five-member boy group delivering dreams from a virtual world.

Here’s their Christmas mood-filled winter song.

Riding on an R&B-inspired melody, their warm harmonies beautifully express feelings for someone special.

The members themselves took part in writing and composing, conveying their sincere dedication to music and their undeniable talent.

Released in December 2023, the track was later included on the album “ASTERUM : 134-1.” It captured many hearts, peaking at No.

6 on major Korean charts.

On cold winter nights when you’re feeling lonely, listening to it is sure to gently warm even a frozen heart.

Be Happy (Carroll Ver.)QWER

QWER ‘행복해져라’ (캐롤 Ver.) l QWER with PlayStation

QWER, a girl band brought together by YouTuber Kim Gye-ran, featuring streamers and former idols.

Here’s a happy number from them that’s perfect for winter.

This work was released in December as part of a collaboration with PlayStation Korea.

Keeping the original theme of “the small joys of everyday life,” it adds sleigh bells and a sparkling arrangement for a full-on Christmas mood! Watching them gleefully hype each other up while gaming is adorable, and it’s impossible not to smile.

With a Japan tour on the horizon, their shimmering sense of exhilaration is irresistible.

It’s a wonderful track you’ll want to play at parties with friends or during the fun moments at year’s end.