Music of Love: The Most Romantic K-Pop Songs

This article lists the most romantic songs from the K-pop music genre, including boy and girl groups.

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Music is absolutely a love language. From sharing wired earbuds and holding boom boxes outside of windows to curating playlists and burning CDs, people express their affection through song. After all, where our own words fail, others’ lyrics and beats might just suffice.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, AKA the most romantic holiday, we’re counting down the best K-pop love songs. Did your favorite make the list?

• “Free” by Rumi of HUNTR/X and Jinu of Saja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters)
• “CASE 143” by Stray Kids
• “All About You” by ATEEZ
• “Someone’s Someone” by MONSTA X
• “You’re Beautiful” by The Rose
• “Fall In Love Again” by P1Harmony
• “Love wins all” by IU
• “I Don’t Understand But I But I Luv You” by SEVENTEEN
• “Hype Boy” by NewJeans
• “Scott and Zelda” by BIBI
• “Paint Me” by MAMAMOO
• “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. Seori” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER
• “Answer : Love Myself” by BTS

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“Free” by Rumi and Jinu

• Released June 20, 2025
• Album – KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

You can’t commit to a relationship unless you’re fully yourself. Together, Rumi and Jinu attempt to heal from their past wounds in order to come together stronger. “Free” is as much about romance as it is resilience.

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“CASE 143” by Stray Kids

• Released October 7, 2022
• Album – MAXIDENT

Having a crush can feel like an emergency. You’re flushed and flustered. Thankfully, Stray Kids are on the case with “Case 143”! Named after the I-L-Y pager code, this upbeat tune is as sweet as candy hearts.

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“All About You” by ATEEZ

• Released September 13, 2021
• Album – ZERO : FEVER Part.3

Once you fall in love, so much of your world revolves around your partner. Or hey, if we’re talking in platonic terms, there’s plenty about life that can remind you of your best friends. “All About You” by ATEEZ explores how an uncompromising heart is entirely surrounded and sustained by that kind of love. Everything, every day, always and forever, is about the people you cherish.

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“Someone’s Someone” by MONSTA X

• Released October 4, 2019 (single version) / February 14, 2020 (album version)
• Album – All About Luv

Many people are desperate to know what the purpose of life is. Why do we exist? Lots of us posit the answer is love! MONSTA X’s Valentine’s themed single shows how we all crave someone special — and to be valued the same way in return.

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“You’re Beautiful” by The Rose

• Released August 25, 2023
• Album – DUAL

Insecurity is a huge barrier to putting yourself out there. Inundated by advertisements and societal pressures telling you you’re ugly or worthless, it’s difficult to feel worthy of love. The Rose eschew this industry of insecurity with “You’re Beautiful,” a song about finding your self-worth and inner beauty … which translates to you how you present yourself externally, too.

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“Fall In Love Again” by P1Harmony

• Released November 9, 2023
• Album – Fall In Love Again

In the immortal words of William Shakespeare, it’s better to have loved and lost than never loved at all. P1Harmony expands this concept with their English track “Fall In Love Again.” The adorable lyrics beg a heartbroken girl to reconsider being alone. Even if you’ve been hurt before, the P1 members are ready to treat you right.

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“Love wins all” by IU

• Released January 24, 2024
• Album – The Winning

Get ready to cry! “Love wins all” by IU may be about enduring love, but it has an undertone of total heartbreak. Still, it makes the Valentine’s Day list for its profound recognition of how completely we can be connected to our partners. If there ever was a song to play for your soulmate, this is it.

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“I Don’t Understand But I Luv U” by SEVENTEEN

• Released April 24, 2023
• Album – FML

K-pop fans often speak about music transcending language barriers. “I Don’t Understand But I Luv U” is named after an online comment made during one of SEVENTEEN’s livestreams. Here, a Carat expressed that while they could not understand Korean, they still wanted to watch to spend time with their idols. This song brings that feeling into sharp and sentimental focus.

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“Hype Boy” by NewJeans

• Released August 1, 2022
• Album – New Jeans

Sometimes, the best way to show your love for someone is by praising and supporting them — AKA hyping them up! NewJeans show their unwavering support to their beaus with the ultra-catchy “Hype Boy.” Candy-coated and sugary sweet, this is a peppy love song for all ages.

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“Scott and Zelda” by BIBI

• Released May 14, 2025
• Album – EVE: ROMANCE

BIBI delves deep into classic romance in “Scott and Zelda.” Using literary allusions to express her overwhelming passion, she expertly balances between the innocent primary school love vibes and a more lustful approach. This song also made it to our Best K-Pop Songs of 2025 list.

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“Paint Me” by MAMAMOO

• Released January 4, 2018 (single version) / March 7, 2018 (album version)
• Album – Yellow Flower

MAMAMOO juxtapose a world of black and white monochrome to colorful euphoria in “Paint Me.” Their song uses an extended metaphor to discuss a burgeoning relationship as being painted over or engraved, drawing love into a loveless life. Embrace others with your love and see how they burst into vibrant shades otherwise unseen.

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“0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. Seori” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER

• Released May 31, 2021
• Album – The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE

Life isn’t easy. So, love isn’t easy. But in a chaotic or fraught existence, love can be the guiding light. “ox1=Lovesong” is about finding your one and only. If things are messy, if you’re lonely and hurting, there’s somebody out there who can save you. They can make you feel like living when nothing else does. That’s the power of love.

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“Answer : Love Myself” by BTS

• Released August 24, 2018
• Album – LOVE YOURSELF : ANSWER

Finally, Valentine’s Day is not only about love between romantic partners. We’ll never exclude the singles out there celebrating by themselves! Use this day for self care and internal validation. You’re worth it and always will be. BTS reminds ARMY to appreciate themselves and extend that same affection to each other. If K-pop has helped you find yourself and be more confident, “Answer : Love Myself” is the soundtrack to that epiphany.

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