SO, the holiday season is my absolute favorite time of year and I LOVE LOVE listening to holiday and Christmas music. Like many artists around the world, some of our fav Korean idols spread some holiday cheer by releasing holiday songs. So I decided to compile a list of these merry beauties for your holiday music consumption. Though some are old and some new, I hope these make you feel as warm, happy, thankful and thoughtful inside as they make me.
1. "Dear Santa"- Girls Generation- TTS. Done in both Korean and English, making it very accessible for those wanting to spread some cheer. I love this song! Some other great songs from this holiday album are "Merry Christmas" and "Winter Story".
2. "This Christmas"- JYP Nation. A K-Pop idol studded track, it is a perfect tribute to Christmas and some of our favourite groups no longer active all while having fun in cozy pj's.
3. "Miracles in December"- EXO. The title track of their holiday album 'Miracles in December' is honestly one of the saddest holiday songs released by the group; I can't but feel so somber and contemplative when I listen to it. Holidays are a time to be spent with significant others and loved one but this beautiful winter ballad done in both Korean and Chinese makes the listeners think about lost loved ones or maybe the ones that got away.
4. "Snow Kiss"- Teen Top. A peppy and jazz holiday track with an equally fun MV filmed by the members themselves that showcases the joy and carefree attitude we should have during the holidays.
5. "My Grown Up Christmas List"- Ailee. Our home-girl Ailee coming through with an American classic. The Korean - American singer, dazzling us with her beautiful vocals covering this holiday must have by Amy Grant, helping us get into the holiday spirit.
6. "For Life"-EXO. Having the same feeling as Miracles in December, "For Life" is another great wintry tune from the group. This is a slow, tender, simple ballad suited for the vocalists of the group with a sweet finality at the end of the MV. Like many holiday songs, it's overall ode to a lover on Christmas.
7. "Christmas Song"- Cube Nation. Starting off slow and jazzy, the tempo picks up quickly turning the track into a holiday bop featuring many well known artists and groups like G.NA, 4Minute and BTOB who are sure to make you sing or at least sway along.
8. "First Snow" EXO- Highlighting the vocals of many members who had yet to bless us with their vocal skills. It is a relaxed, subdued holiday song with some bright instrumentals and great guitar that must leave you feeling happy
9. "Wish List"- f(x). Wish List offers up a synthy pop mix for those who may want a holiday song that sounds a little less "holiday-y." Enjoy!
10. "Snow Candy"- Starship Planet. Cheerful and pleasant holiday jingle that sounds so classically holiday you can't help but snap and sway along. This cute song features Starship Ent stars such as K.Will, Boyfriend and Sistar.
11. "The Star"- EXO. A peppier, more joyful song compared to "Miracles in December" on the same album. This song is a pop track with some hip hop elements that showcase the members vocals. A holiday track that I definitely can't sit still to and neither should you. Here is a live version to see some choreography, but the audio track is just as good!
12."Because It's Christmas"- Jelly Christmas. Another entertaining Christmas jingle, featuring some some rapping and beautiful vocals, and playful shots all from VIXX, Park Hyo Shin, Seo In Guk, Sung Si Kyung, and Lee Seok Hoon all wrapped up in a neat little bow for us listeners!
13. "Love, Love, Love" - After School. An amusing holiday track with jingle bells and pleasing harmonies coupled with a heartwarming MV that houses a lovely little surprise at the end.
14. "It's Christmas Time"- B1A4. A festive track, a first from the group, has a feel good production, especially considering the fact it was composed by the groups' own Jinyoung! Give it a listen for some feel good holiday cheer!
15. "Snowing" Urban Zapaka. A jazzy, mature holiday track makes the listener want to light some candles, drink a nice glass of wine and just curl up with a loved one. Wind down your winter evenings with this smooth track.
16. "The Story of December"- Sweet Sorrow. From a lesser know but just as talented group, "Story of December" demonstrates all of the holiday must haves such as jolly trumpets, uplifting melodies and of course, jingle bells.
17. "On the Snow"- EXO. Perhaps one of my favorite holiday tracks from EXO, it is a lively ballad characterized with all things needed in a holiday song; snaps, ear-pleasing harmonies, strong vocals paired with spirited instrumentals and a peppy brass line. "On the Snow" is soft pop tune that becomes more heartfelt with pick ups during the chorus. Equal parts sugary and silky, the boys sing about a lost winter love and how they want her back. You can't help but enjoy and feel their emotion.
I could keep naming more but there are just so many! So some others I recommend is everything else from EXO's Special Winter Album 'For Life', everything else from their album 'Miracles in December', everything else from their 'Sing For You- Winter Special Album', other tracks on Girls Generation- TTS 'Dear Santa- X-Mas Album', BTOB's 'The Winter's Tale' EP, and "All I Want For Christmas" - BOM&HI.
I hope this spreads some special holiday cheer for guys! Share your favorite holiday song from this list, not on list, Korean or not in the comments, I'd love to hear.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
Jen :)
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