It’s the best time of the year! The holidays are just around the corner, and there are plenty of fun, festive times ahead. Add to the feel-good vibes with these eight K-pop tracks to put on your daily rotation—they’ll make any spirit bright!
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon – “Candy Cane”
With an entire album of Christmas music under her belt, Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation might just be coming for Mariah Carey’s crown! Undoubtedly K-pop’s Christmas queen, Taeyeon is an industry legend in her own right. This song is all you need to get the Christmas season started!
THE BOYZ – “Christmassy!”
With a music video straight out of a high school romance drama and some truly stunning harmonies to accompany the jingle bells, there’s so much to love about “Christmassy!” by THE BOYZ! It brings all the Christmas cheer to any holiday party—with loved ones or just yourself in your room!
Weeekly – “Happy Christmas”
The cutest Christmas music video of all, Weeekly also brings the light, bright vocals that are required for an instant Christmas classic. Any true K-pop fan will have this one on their winter rotation because it’s just that good! No matter what season, this song is strangely addictive.
Stray Kids – “Christmas Love”
Okay, so it’s kind of cheating since this is a Japanese release—but it wouldn’t be fair to make a Christmas K-pop playlist without mentioning “Christmas Love” from Stray Kids! It has all the good Christmas sounds while still retaining the Stray Kids flair, so there’s nothing not to love.
Apink – “PINK CHRISTMAS”
For a Christmas bop that seriously boasts those vocals, look no further than “PINK CHRISTMAS” by Apink! Plus, the members just look too cute in this music video. It’s perfect Christmas party outfit inspo, and you can listen to this song while you’re getting ready to get the energy going.
A.C.E. – “Christmas Love”
It may be the second “Christmas Love” on this list, but the vibes could not be more different! If you’re a fan of laid-back tracks but still want the joy of the season, then A.C.E.’s “Christmas Love” is the one for you. The members don’t hold back on the vocals, but it’s still not too overwhelming.
Red Velvet X aespa – “Beautiful Christmas”
Time to dust off this bad boy and put it back in your rotation—no good Christmas K-pop playlist is complete without it! A powerhouse combo of Red Velvet and aespa, this collab was destined for holiday greatness. Vocals, visuals, and the cutest rap lines ever—you couldn’t ask for more!
BTS’s V feat. Park Hyo Shin – “Winter Ahead”
If you’re a jazz enthusiast, BTS’s V is about to make your whole season! With collabs featuring artists like Bing Crosby and Park Hyo Shin, his winter songs are nothing short of spectacular. V has been releasing Christmas songs fairly regularly year after year—K-pop’s Christmas king!
What other songs are going on your winter holiday K-pop playlist? Tell us in the comments!