Red Velvet and aespa in the music video for 'Beautiful Christmas.' Screenshot from video on SMTOWN's YouTube channel

10 K-pop songs to boost your Christmas spirit

Jaehwa Bernardo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734938278072RV x aespa.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Red Velvet and aespa in the music video for &#x27;Beautiful Christmas.&#x27; <em>Screenshot from video on SMTOWN&#x27;s YouTube channel</em></span></span></span>The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it sparkling lights, cozy vibes and festive music. For K-pop fans, it’s also the time when idols share holiday-themed tracks that add a unique and special touch to the season.</div><p>From soothing ballads to lively carols, here are some K-pop songs that are sure to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere.</p><div><strong>ARTMS, “The Carol 3.0”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6O7eq19FHJ8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>While the members of Loona are now under different companies following a legal dispute with their original agency, their beloved Christmas offering “The Carol” lives on. In 2023, ARTMS—a Loona spinoff group featuring five of its members—breathed new life into the track through “The Carol 3.0.”</p><div><strong>TWICE, “Merry &amp; Happy”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zi_6oaQyckM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The members of TWICE spread positive vibes in “Merry &amp; Happy,” accompanied by a video showing the girls coming together to celebrate Christmas.</p><div><strong>THE BOYZ, “Christmassy!”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dcW47LstjWk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>It’s hard to resist the charms of THE BOYZ, who don school uniforms and black-and-white suits, as they invite fans to be their Christmas dates in the music video for “Christmassy!”.</p><div><strong>V, “Winter Ahead”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HAWYOuMGkK0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>V has solidified his place as a singer of heartwarming Christmas-themed tracks, with past releases like “Snow Flower” and “Winter Bear.” Most recently, the BTS star utilizes his deep, velvety voice for the jazzy “Winter Ahead,” a collaboration with fellow Korean singer Park Hyo-shin.</p><div><strong>EXO, “The First Snow”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h0b4nw7NDhA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Although it doesn’t have a music video, no K-pop Christmas list would be complete without “The First Snow,” a fan favorite during the chilly season that even sparked a viral dance challenge among idols in 2023.</p><div><strong>NCT Dream, “Candy”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zuoSn3ObMz4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In 2022, NCT Dream gave their own spin on K-pop icons H.O.T.’s 1996 hit “Candy,” releasing a modern rendition of the bubblegum pop classic in time for the yuletide season. The track is accompanied by a colorful, holiday-themed music video.</p><div><strong>Stray Kids, “Christmas EveL”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/57n4dZAPxNY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Stray Kids stay true to their loud and high-energy sound while embracing the holiday spirit in the hip-hop track “Christmas EveL,” with a fun video that depicts the members as Santa Claus’ helpers.</p><div><strong>Red Velvet and aespa, “Beautiful Christmas”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTgcp1oDk2M?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Girl groups Red Velvet and aespa, both under SM Entertainment, join forces for this festive tune, delivering stunning harmonies as the artists exchange presents, decorate Christmas trees, and dance in a snowy setting in the music video.</p><div><strong>NMIXX, “Funky Glitter Christmas”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kBwikDvbRbI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>NMIXX have solidified their reputation as a vocally strong girl group in K-pop’s new generation, a fact highlighted in “Funky Glitter Christmas,” an ebullient carol sprinkled with melodic motifs from classic holiday tunes.</p><div><strong>100RED, “The Last Christmas”</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z4HFdlH1zRQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>K-pop company One Hundred showcases its star-studded roster—Lee Seung-gi, SHINee’s Taemin, EXO-CBX, Ha Sungwoon, VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, BE’O, and Badvillain—in “The Last Christmas.” While the song exudes a cheerful vibe, the video’s story offers a sharp contrast, showing the artists preparing for Earth’s doom as an asteroid races toward a Christmas Day collision.</p>

<p>From soothing ballads to lively carols, here are some K-pop songs that are sure to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere.</p>

From soothing ballads to lively carols, here are some K-pop songs that are sure to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere.

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10 K-pop songs to boost your Christmas spirit

10 K-pop songs to boost your Christmas spirit

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published Dec 23, 2024 07:00 PM PHT

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