Classic winter ballads. Recommended winter ballad roundup [2026]
Winter tends to make us yearn for connection and feel sentimental, and combined with the beauty of winter scenery, ballads fit the season perfectly.
In fact, many popular winter songs are ballads, and this article rounds up just such beloved winter ballads.
We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks—from timeless standards and classics to winter songs by today’s popular artists.
Whether it’s Christmas, a quiet winter night alone, a day on the slopes, or a winter drive, find the perfect song to match your mood for any winter scene.
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Winter Ballad Masterpieces: Recommended Winter Ballads Compilation [2026] (21–30)
hot milknishina
A song I want you to listen to on a winter night is “Hot Milk.” It was written by singer-songwriter Nishina as the theme song for episode 1 of the drama “I Want to Fall in Love Like a Romance Drama in New York.” It depicts someone alone on a long night, thinking about an ex.
The content is quite heartrending, but Nishina’s gentle vocals seem to warm the heart when you listen.
Also, I’d like you to pay attention to the conclusion the protagonist reaches at the end of the song.
Crystal SnowBTS
This BTS song features a beautifully transparent melody that evokes a wintry landscape and poetic lyrics that liken the complexity of love to snowflakes.
Released in December 2017 as a winter ballad created for Japanese fans, it was included on the triple A-side single “MIC Drop/DNA/Crystal Snow.” It also appears on the albums FACE YOURSELF and BTS, THE BEST.
Expressing a heartfelt wish to protect and deepen the bond with a loved one, this piece is perfect as background music for spending a winter night alone or for sharing Christmas with someone special.
On Christmas nightGReeeeN
A heartwarming Christmas classic spun by GReeeeN.
Released in December 2021 and included on the album “Bae By Tooth,” this song gently portrays the small joys of lovers on Christmas night.
Its enchanting lyrics evoke scenes of a quiet evening as snow falls, with a cityscape where two people walk side by side.
As they gaze at a Santa Claus displayed in a shop window, the image of the couple nestling together comes to life.
GReeeeN’s characteristically warm vocals and a melody brimming with the Christmas spirit wrap listeners in a cozy embrace.
How about giving it a listen during that special time spent with someone dear on Christmas night?
Snowy TownPEDRO
The lyrics woven by Ayuni D of PEDRO capture feelings for her hometown and loved ones, intertwining the poignant sorrow and warmth of winter into a deeply moving ballad that resonates with listeners.
Featured on the album “We Will Visit Again at a Later Date,” released in November 2021, the song reflects Ayuni’s full involvement and marks a further deepening of the band’s musicality.
Set against a backdrop of snow-covered streets, it sings of longing for someone you can’t see, making it perfect for solitary winter nights or moments spent reminiscing about someone important.
As a quintessential winter ballad that showcases PEDRO’s musical character to the fullest, it’s one you should definitely give a listen.
Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru
This is a winter ballad that sings of lingering feelings for a former lover.
Released by Centimillimental in November 2025, the song was written as the commercial theme for the Laguna Illumination “Carnival of Light and Water,” held at the Laguna Ten Bosch resort in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture.
Grand piano-and-strings arrangements are layered with Atsushi’s delicate vocals to paint a poignant world where longing and bravado intersect.
The protagonist, torn between wishing happiness for the person they parted from and emotions that won’t fade, resonates powerfully alongside the image of lights pouring down the winter night sky.
It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone trying to face forward after a heartbreak.
Tonight’s ChristmasKawasaki Takaya
A song by Takaya Kawasaki that embodies the feel of a truly adult Christmas tune.
Released in November 2020, this work is a down-to-earth love ballad that portrays the desire to express feelings one can’t usually say on the special night of Christmas.
With Kawasaki’s distinctive husky voice and beautiful vibrato, the lyrics depict the glow of Christmas streets and a protagonist trying to convey their emotions to someone precious as the snow falls.
The gentle melody wrapped in acoustic sound further enhances the warmth and romantic atmosphere of Christmas.
It’s the perfect track for those who want to cherish special moments with a loved one.
Be sure to listen while taking in the meaning of the words.
Heroineback number
Set against a snowy backdrop, this is “Heroine” by back number, a song that captures feelings for someone you love.
It was featured in JR East’s “JR SKISKI” commercial and Kirin’s “Green Label” commercial, so many of you may have heard it.
It’s a poignant track that tenderly sings of unrequited love—one that deeply resonates with those nursing a crush or those who have parted ways with someone they love.
