A Korean K-pop duet song: a captivating collaboration
A special feature on duets in Korea and K-POP!
Korean singers are known for their emotionally rich performances.
It’s exciting to see collaborations you don’t often get to see.
These Korean duets include many wonderful songs, with sweet love songs at the center.
We researched a wide range—from classic male-female duets to iconic same-gender pairings.
Every track is easy to get into, and they’re perfect not only for listening with someone special but also for singing and having fun at karaoke!
Korea/K-pop duet songs: captivating collaborations (11–20)
썸밍아웃츄, 김요한
WEi is a male idol group that debuted in 2020—the name is pronounced “We-eye.” Kim Yo-han is known for having particularly strong vocals within WEi and is also active as a solo artist.
This song, ‘썸밍아웃,’ is a collaboration between him and Chuu, a former member of the idol group LOONA.
It’s a track with a languid, wistful vibe that lets you savor their relaxed vocals.
Despite its ennui, it also has a groovy feel, making it a good choice for background music while working.
Don’t forget성시경, 권진아
Singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah, who’s popular for her sound that blends R&B and pop.
She’s known for her ballads, and her breakup songs and love songs consistently rank high on the charts.
The work she collaborated on with male singer Sung Si-kyung, who has been active since the 2000s, is this track, “Don’t forget.” Although the song features frequent falsetto, the two artists’ strong vocal skills and perfectly synced harmonies give it a light, airy feel despite being a ballad.
MiracleWENDY, MeloMance
MeloMance is a musical duo consisting of vocalist Kim Min-seok and pianist Jeong Dong-hwan.
Their collaboration with Wendy, known as a member of Red Velvet, is the song “Miracle.” It’s a love ballad marked by a gentle, piano-driven melody.
The two sing about love from male and female perspectives, respectively.
In terms of sound, lyrics, and vocals, every aspect comes together to create a beautiful piece.
Bloom양희은 X 첸 (CHEN)
Yang Hee-eun, a legendary Korean singer, is beloved by many Koreans for her warm yet powerful voice.
Here is Bloom, a collaboration between her and CHEN, a male singer from SM Entertainment.
It’s an expansive, deeply emotional track featuring a simple arrangement of just strings and piano, yet the duo’s rich expressiveness delivers outstanding impact.
If you enjoy quiet, beautiful songs, be sure to check it out.
Spring LoveEric Nam, Wendy(Red Velvet)
The female idol group Red Velvet—pronounced “Red Velvet.” Wendy is known for having especially strong vocal ability within the group.
A masterpiece by her and Korean-American artist Eric Nam is the song Spring Love.
The track has an acoustic style and carries a generally wistful, ennui-tinged mood.
With its emphasis on lower frequencies, it’s exceptionally easy on the ears.
Be sure to give it a listen as your next driving song.
PING PONGHyunA, DAWN
Dawn, formerly a member of PENTAGON and Triple H and now active as a solo singer.
When you think of his duet partner, many people probably picture Kim HyunA, right? Although the two have since broken up, back then they delivered outstanding performances with perfect chemistry.
One song that encapsulates their appeal is PING PONG.
It was a hit across Asia, so many people in Japan may find it familiar.
The Latin-inspired progression and eccentric performance make it a particularly captivating work.
Korea/K-pop duet songs: captivating collaborations (21–30)
Lonely nightJUJU SECRET
The debut song by Juju Secret, a duo formed by Park Jin-joo and Lee Mi-joo from the variety show “What Will You Do When You Play?” It features a retro city pop sound with a soothing melody and finely crafted lyrics.
The song portrays the bittersweet feeling of continuing to love someone even after a breakup, capturing the desire to move on and the vulnerability of being unable to do so.
The exquisite harmony between the two artists, who come from different backgrounds, draws listeners into a nighttime tale.
They debuted in March 2023 and performed their debut stage on the music program “Show! Music Core” on the same day.
It’s a perfect track for healing the pain of heartbreak.