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

BLUEBIGBANG

BIGBANG – BLUE M/V

This is a track included as the second song on BIGBANG’s 2012 album ALIVE, which propelled the group to an unshakable status.

It’s a sentimental ballad that strings together words evoking “blue,” such as sorrow, tears, and bruises.

It is a love song that continues to long for a lover who will not return, set against the dry winter landscape.

Merry & HappyTwice

TWICE “Merry & Happy” M/V

TWICE is a nine-member multinational girl group known for hit songs like “LIKEY,” “FANCY,” and “Talk that Talk.” While they have many upbeat, danceable tracks, “Merry & Happy” has a gentle tone that lets you relax and soak in the Christmas mood.

The music video shows each member enjoying Christmas in her own room, and just watching it will make your heart flutter with excitement! Be sure to check out the music video along with the song.

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ColorfulSHINee

SHINee 샤이니 ‘Colorful’ MV

In December, everything from city streets to residential areas turns colorful with festive illuminations.

Just like this season, the song sings of love for a partner who colors the singer’s world.

Emotions are compared to colors like yellow, blue, and red, creating a uniquely Christmas-like, sparkling and warm atmosphere.

The heart-fluttering highlight is how the singer gently tells their often-downcast lover that their very presence has illuminated his heart.

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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.

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.