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

Wish to WishYOONA

YOONA 윤아 ‘Wish to Wish’ MV

As a member of Girls’ Generation who has been active on the global stage and an actor who has made a strong impression in works like King the Land, Yoona continues to shine.

Her winter single, released in December 2025, is a mid-tempo track that modernly reinterprets ’80s pop.

Set to a light, orchestral arrangement, her soft, composed vocals resonate beautifully.

Yoona herself wrote the lyrics, which express gratitude for the love she has received from fans throughout the year and a wish to keep shining together moving forward.

The lyrics are sprinkled with imagery of stars and light, overflowing with a gentle warmth that feels like quietly reaffirming a bond with someone special.

The sound balances splendor and serenity, leaving a pleasant afterglow no matter how many times you listen.

It’s a perfect song for a Christmas night spent with a lover or friends, as well as for moments alone gazing at the winter nightscape.

Lovin’ the ChristmasDAY6

DAY6(데이식스) “Lovin’ the Christmas” M/V

Since their 2015 debut, DAY6 have centered their music on pop rock, capturing the emotions of youth and everyday life.

They’re known as a bona fide band, with every member playing instruments and being deeply involved in writing and composing.

In December 2025, closing out the year that marked their 10th anniversary, they released their first-ever Christmas song.

Inspired by the Motown sound of the 1960s and ’70s, the track resonates with a comfortably rich blend of vintage groove and the fullness only a band can deliver.

The lyrics depict how the feeling of being in love can warm the cold season, resulting in a song that shimmers with festivity while leaving a lingering afterglow.

The music video features stop-motion animation using the band’s characters, “Ppetti-Merz,” bringing a picture-book-like warmth to the visuals.

A track where the intensity of a rock band melds with the joy of the holidays—perfect background music for spending December with someone special.

snowyStella Jang

snowy

A winter song that warms the heart as if eagerly awaiting the season’s arrival.

It was released in November 2025 by Stella Jean, a singer-songwriter with extensive experience living in France who works in multiple languages.

She is an artist who writes and composes her own music, and is also known for contributing as a songwriter to “Friends (친구)” by BTS’s Jimin and V.

In this work, tender memories that resurface with each snowfall are delicately portrayed, inspired by her experience spending a Christmas holiday around age 20 in the Savoie region of the Alps.

The resonance of the strings adds depth to the scenes, expanding a world where the warmth of the indoors contrasts with the cold outside.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you’d rather quietly reflect on the past than revel in festive bustle.

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.

Christmas FeverJinyoung

Christmas Fever

Jinyoung, who has been active as a member of the boy group GOT7 and has made his presence felt as an actor in numerous dramas and films, completed his military service in November 2024 and released his first holiday single since returning in December 2025.

He participated in writing the lyrics himself, and the warm R&B and soul-infused sound gently accompanies winter nights.

The lyrics carefully layer imagery like white breath and the scent of winter, depicting emotions that well up like heat that can’t be contained.

Rather than flashy peaks, the appeal lies in a gentle, slow-building exhilaration that feels like your body temperature quietly rising.

It’s perfect for those moments when you find yourself thinking of someone special while walking through Christmas-lit streets.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a song that will quietly warm your heart.

Crystal SnowBTS

Crystal Snow

This is a Japan-exclusive original song by BTS.

Its beautiful lyrical world and soaring vocals can captivate even those who aren’t fans.

Snow disappears when warmed, then flows away like spilled tears…

It’s a poignant winter song about the longing of wanting to hold the one you love no matter how much you wish for it, yet knowing it can’t come true.

Missing You(그리워하다)BTOB

[MV] BTOB(비투비) _ Missing You(그리워하다)

This is a smash-hit love song by the male idol group BTOB that won seven trophies on Korean music shows.

It tenderly conveys the aching feelings of someone who continues to long for a former lover.

In 2016, they won the Best Vocal Group Award, and they are known as healing idols who combine both popularity and talent.