Whenever the holidays come around, the gradual excitement in the air that slowly grows to a crescendo as celebrations approach is far too infectious and heady to ignore. A classic ritual that many people practice during this time of the year is whipping out their own perfectly curated playlist to reflect their joy over the season.
Once the cheery atmosphere and almost fervent scramble for the festivities settle down, one might find themselves tracing back the days and it really doesn’t take much to send your thoughts spiraling elsewhere.
More often than not, making it to the end of the year isn’t as smooth sailing as one hoped to be and both beautiful and bittersweet memories dot the way to the present.
Keeping that in mind, check out this list of songs we picked out to accompany you in those quiet moments when you just need some much-needed time to yourself before facing the world once more.
1. BoA – “Distance” (2011)
2. 2NE1 – “Missing You” (2013)
3. EXO – “For Life” (2013)
4. EXO – “Miracles In December” (2013)
5. EXO – “Universe” (2017)
6. AKMU – “MELTED” (2014)
7. Ailee – “I Will Go To You Like The First Snow” (2017)
8. XG – “Christmas Without You” (2023)
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Katherine grew up watching Korean dramas and other Asian shows. Although she first learned to appreciate Korean music through OSTs broadcasted locally, it wasn’t until 2011 that she properly paid attention to K-pop. She holds a fondness for SEVENTEEN and NCT and would recommend (G)I-DLE, Dreamcatcher, and XG to whoever cared to listen. She reads just about anything and is currently easing back into full novels.
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