Most K-Pop songs focus on delivering powerful performances, but their albums sometimes include soothing and relaxing songs that put our hearts at ease. So, without further ado, letŌĆÖs take a look at ten sweet K-pop tracks that go along with the romantic year-end vibe in this cold, chilly winter.
BTSŌĆÖ ŌĆ£DynamiteŌĆØ catapulted the group into superstardom. Since then, they have comforted many hearts through their mini album┬ĀBE┬Āby sharing a hopeful message of ŌĆśSpring always comes back after the dark days of winter.ŌĆÖ VŌĆÖs self-composed song ŌĆ£Blue & GrayŌĆØ is a track with beautiful guitar riffs that vividly shows the sentimental voices of each member. The song is about anxiety, depression and the need for love and support in the midst of hardships. ItŌĆÖs a good song to play at the end of the year while looking back at the year thatŌĆÖs gone by.
ŌĆ£Same Dream, Same Mind, Same NightŌĆØ is on SEVENTEENŌĆÖs eighth EP┬ĀYour Choice┬Āand is participated by the groupŌĆÖs vocalists Seungkwan, DK, Woozi, Joshua and Jeonghan. Like the title suggests, the lyrics are about a sincere love confession. The warm and soft sound blends well with the beautiful voices of the five members.
ŌĆ£Moonlight MelodyŌĆØ is the last track on Red VelvetŌĆÖs second studio album┬ĀPerfect Velvet┬Āand is considered the most well-polished song on the compilation. This song adds a warm finishing touch to their modern and chic collection themed under ŌĆśvelvet.ŌĆÖ This ending song involves many more acoustic sounds than any other Red Velvet song and goes well with the lyrics reminiscing about the long-gone past love. ŌĆ£Take It SlowŌĆØ by the same composer is also a must-hear.
ŌĆ£Your SongŌĆØ is the title track of the special album that ONF had put out before enlisting in the military. The song is full of love and sincerity as it is dedicated to their fanbase, known collectively as FUSEs. It sends the listeners on a daydreaming journey as members sing, ŌĆśIf we are connected through the song, then we can meet each other beyond time and space.ŌĆÖ
ŌĆ£ICUŌĆØ is a song of a completely different style from aespaŌĆÖs previous releases. The track is accompanied by sweet guitar riffs and piano, and their intense signature sounds are nowhere to be found on this track. In this unique song, they deliver a warm and affirming energy instead of their iconic KWANGYA worldview. The song gives you a chance to appreciate the voice of each and every member of the team.
ŌĆ£Days Gone ByŌĆØ is the title track of DAY6ŌĆÖs fourth mini album┬ĀRemember Us: Youth Part 2,┬Āand is a song that brings the 80s synth-pop sounds to life. The lyrics capture the theme of youth and sing about having ŌĆśno regretsŌĆÖ about the bygone past. It is a great song to listen to as you wrap up the year 2022.
ŌĆ£Promise YouŌĆØ is a song from NCT127ŌĆÖs third full-length album┬ĀSticker,┬Āwhich will put you right into the mood for concerts and their emotional finales. Taeil and Do YoungŌĆÖs warm voices in the intro set the tone for the whole song, and the refreshing yet relaxing synth sounds harmonize with the strong beat. The track is the most soothing, easy-to-listen-to piece out of all NCT127ŌĆÖs songs.
ŌĆ£When We Were KidsŌĆØ is the last song on TWICEŌĆÖs EP┬ĀBETWEEN 1&2. Written by Da Hyun, the song recalls the pure heart and early days of their career. You can find a new charm of the group through this medium-tempo ballad song, which is different from their usual bright and lively dance pops.
ŌĆ£Paper PlaneŌĆØ is the ending track of GirlsŌĆÖ GenerationŌĆÖs seventh studio album┬ĀFOREVER 1,┬Āwhich they dropped to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their debut. The paper planes used in the 2007 ŌĆ£Into The New WorldŌĆØ music video became the new theme of the song, and the song captures the emotional bond that identifies the act. The part where they sing in harmony gives you the feel of a warm cheer for our journey into the future.
ŌĆ£Our SeasonŌĆØ is a song included in JONGHYUNŌĆÖs album┬ĀThe Collection: Story Op.2 and is known as a must-listen-to track among fans on a cold winterŌĆÖs day. The lyrics sing about how one can make the winter warm by staying on each otherŌĆÖs sides. Perhaps a warm consolation is what artist Jonghyun wanted to portray through this song. His heartfelt message is well-contained in this track. ┬Ā Editor Yoon: I love music, especially K-POP, and I dream of becoming an A&R person, lyricist, artist, etc. I will cover various articles, including song reviews, artist reviews, and K-pop market analysis.