I decided to compile a list of Kpop songs that I found suitable for holiday season. The song is not listed in any particular order, I just listed them as I remembered.
Number 1:
UN – A lifetime
A lifetime is included in UN’s first official album and is their first hit. Its fun melody reminds me of the 90s pop sound, which I hold very dear in my heart since I grew up with it. The vocals are solid and the lyrics are filled with positive enthusiasm. The MV shows Kim Jung Hoon and Choi Jung Won, the two members of UN, acting goofy around each other in a snow-filled place. Perfect for holidays.
Number 2:
2PM – Only You (Winter Special Mix)
This funky pop song offers a very relaxing feeling. The lyric talks about the great affection of love. 2PM’s boyish style adds to the charm of this song. I chose the winter special mix because it fits better with the holiday’s atmosphere (the original version and its MV are more emotional and mellow, you can check it out too). The winter mix doesn’t have an official MV but here is a really well-made fan video that showcased 2PM’s unique playful screen persona.
Number 3:
Kim Tae Woo – Love Snow
Love Snow is a remake of Kim Tae Woo’s recent hit Love Rain. I like the feeling of this song better than Love Rain, and Kim Tae Woo’s voice is just mesmerizing. The choir helped make the song more epic. The MV is very cute and showed lovely behind-the-scene activities of Kim Tae Woo.
Number 4:
Girls’ Generation/ SNSD – Kissing You
This is a very cute song with soft and sweet voices of the nine members of SNSD. The MV is also very cute with the white and pink color tone. Listening to the song and watching the MV gives us a very happy feeling.
Number 5:
TVXQ/ DBSK – Balloon
This song is a remake of an old song. DBSK gave it a more pop-ish feel and the MV showed DBSK members in hilarious costumes. This song revealed to us a different side of DBSK, whom we often saw with a more charismatic image.
Number 6:
Big Bang – Red Sunset
This song is also a remake. A legendary song by Lee Moon Sae, the song has become well-known all over Korea. Big Bang gave it a more playful feeling, adding some fun rap parts. When we listen to this song with our families during holiday season, we cannot but feel warm and happy.
Number 7:
2AM – This song
This song sounds a bit sad compared to all the songs above but I love the lyrics and the melody. It talks about giving and receiving love, which I think is a very relevant topic in holiday seasons. The MV also showed 2AM members working hard towards their debut, which makes us think of the efforts we should make to live life to the fullest.
Number 8:
Loveholic – Flowerpot
The dreamy feeling of this song makes it perfect for a holiday with your beloved ones. The lyric talks about lovers yearning for each other. The beautiful voice of Jisun really made this song an unforgettable melody.
Number 9:
Kara – Honey
Another cheerful song from girl group Kara. The song is sweet with uptempo electronic sound, which totally brings out the Christmas feeling. The cute voices of Kara members also helped to create a very happy and fulfilling mood of year end holiday.
Number 10:
SS501 – Coward
This song has a very similar feeling to UN’s A lifetime: very fun and playful. The MV showed very happy scenes of SS501 members playing with each other. This is the type of songs that you want to listen to at the end of the year when you contemplated about what you have accomplished in one year.
That’s the 10 songs that made me feel very happy when I listented to them during holiday seasons. What about you? Which song do you like?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
