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 (51–60)
Cotton CandyASTRO
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!
Candle LightNCT DREAM
This is a track released in December 2018 from the digital music project “SM STATION,” which puts out new songs every Friday.
It’s a song that expresses love and gratitude toward a significant other.
Carried by acoustic guitar and bright, refreshing sounds, the lyrics sing, “I want to be together next year too,” making it a winter tune that lifts your spirits as you listen.
Member Mark participated in writing the lyrics, so perhaps he included his own feelings of gratitude as well.
The members’ looks and gestures in their lovely outfits are adorable and a must-see! Be sure to enjoy the warm atmosphere of NCT DREAM along with the song.
Hold you tightCHEN
This is a song that wraps you in comfort with its medium-tempo, pleasant melody and Chen’s gentle vocals.
The moment when your feelings finally connect with someone you’ve loved for so long can make you feel incredibly happy, right? With that joy, the song expresses a feeling of “not being able to help but pull them into a hug.” As EXO’s main vocalist and a former King of Mask Singer, Chen’s voice has a way of softening listeners’ hearts.
It carries a warmth you can feel even in the chill of winter.
Be sure to give it a listen when you want to relax.
CandyNCT DREAM
If you want to listen to a sweet love song, this is the one! It’s an ultra-catchy love song remade by NCT DREAM from H.O.T’s classic hit.
It was included on their Winter Special album released in December 2022.
With a retro vibe, an energetic intro, and a euphoric pop sound, it’s a track that sweeps you up.
The standout chorus pairs perfectly with the group’s unique color.
The lyrics capture the flutter of romance, and the members’ adorable charms are sure to warm your heart! Enjoy NCT DREAM’s cozy atmosphere along with it.
K-POP to Listen to in Winter: Korean Songs Whose Beautiful Melodies Touch the Heart (61–70)
You Can CryBTOB
A classic Christmas song that embraces everyone who’s single.
Its comforting message of “It’s okay to cry” and the gentle, almost whisper-like vocals are best enjoyed with your favorite earphones or headphones.
The warm, heartfelt vibe that’s so BTOB is wonderful.
It might be fun to compare it with its counterpart, “Don’t Cry.” With this song’s outstanding healing effect, it feels like we can make it through the winter!
Over The MoonTXT
A heart-throbbing pop tune has arrived from TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
It’s a track from their November 2024 mini-album “The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY,” sparklingly portraying the joy of love.
The fluttering feeling of a crush overflows with an exhilarating sensation that feels like it could reach the moon.
Carried by an up-tempo rhythm, the five members’ captivating vocals shine.
Though it’s a love song, it’s striking how their signature youthfulness and dreamlike worldview blend into it.
It’s the kind of song that makes your heart skip a beat.
The music video is also a must-see, conveying the thrills of falling in love through the members’ expressions and movements.
What 2 Do ft. Crush, Jeff BernatDEAN
An exquisite ballad by Korean R&B singer-songwriter Dean.
In the season when everything withers and grows cold, the bittersweet lyrics about love coming to an end resonate with quiet sorrow.
Fellow leaders of Korean R&B, Crush and Jeff Bernat, also took part in the track, making it a timeless winter classic with an evergreen aura.