K-pop songs are becoming more and more popular all over the world, not just in Korea or Asia. Nowadays, they often enter the US Billboard charts even though they are not sung in English.
It's not just the artist or songwriter that can make the song popular. Their fan clubs are another driving force that support the artists and make their songs famous.
You may have heard some songs that idols have composed for their fans in return for the love they gave. Each song has a meaning that is very touching. Let's take a look at some of them!
Treasure: Everyday
"Everyday" is a song that YG Entertainment's youngest group, Treasure, released for their fan club, Treasure Maker. It was released on August 7, 2021 to celebrate their 1st debut anniversary and express their love to their fans.
The members wrote and produced the song and music video, and the fans even helped participate in making the song. The music video also features nice handwritten notes to their fans.
The song reveals Treasure's feelings towards the fans who have always supported them and how they miss their fans. This song is very comforting and easy to listen to, but the meaning is very deep.
IU: Uaena
The next song is a cute song that Korean chart-topping goddess IU wrote for her fans on the 4th anniversary of her debut in 2012. The song is called "Uaena", which is also the name of her fan club.
She recorded "Uaena" on several CDs to give to her fans.
She also wrote a heartfelt message to her fans on her fan cafe, saying, “I'll be a singer you won't have to be embarrassed about~~ I'll be an amazing singer so you can say confidently, “I am a fan of IU!” I don't know until when, but let's always be happy together~ Tonight, I have a lot of mixed feelings in my heart. You know I'm not really good at saying these things, right? Since today is a special day~~ I'll say it while I'm drunk. I love you~~”
IU is really such a cute artist!
SHINee: An Ode To You
In 2015, SHINee released "An Ode To You" as a special gift for the fans who love them and have supported them over the years since their debut.
The purpose of the song is to comfort and bring happiness to the fans in difficult times. They say they will be like a pillar for their fans and will always be there for them.
2NE1: Goodbye
"Goodbye" is the last song the 2NE1 girls released to officially bid their fans farewell before disbanding. The song was written by CL, who actually intended to compose this song as a letter for Minzy.
After their label announced their disbandment, the lyrics were changed to make it a song about saying goodbye to their fans and was released by the group as a trio.
This song can be very emotional to listen to, especially for 2NE1's fan club, Blackjack, as the lyrics include words like, "Until the day we meet again, goodbye."
BTS: 2!3!
BTS is considered a group that often gives thoughtful advice to fans through many songs, like Magic Shop, We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal, and others.
However, the song that is talked about the most among their fans, ARMYs, might be 2!3! released in 2016. the most among ARMYs or fans.
The song talks about the bad things of the past and wants you to forget all those bad memories and live happily together. They hope that the fans will believe in them and join together for the greater good.
It's another song that will help lift your spirits when you're feeling discouraged.
EXO: Lucky
"Lucky" is one of the songs EXO gifted to their fan club, EXO-L. This song was released in 2013 and is considered a beautiful song.
Not only do the members show how happy they are to have EXO-Ls as fans who have always supported and cared for each other, but they also show the warmth and true happiness they have for their fans.
EXO has many songs that are given to fans, not just Lucky. Check out a few other ones and appreciate their sincere words to their fans.
Seventeen: Healing
Seventeen surprised their fans, Carats, when they released "Healing". The lyrics have many sincere lyrics, like telling fans to stop and rest because they did well today. Like the title, it's the lyrics can heal the listeners' minds.
After the music video was uploaded, the boys tweeted that this was Seventeen's gift to Carat and thanked them for their hard work.
GOT7: Thank You
GOT7's fans, Ahgase, are sure to be familiar with the song “Thank You.” This song is very meaningful to both the artist and the fans. The song was composed by GOT7's Jinyoung.
The song is meant to thank their fans. Along with telling fans not to feel sorry for being unable to do more once though they've given their all, GOT7 apologized for not being able to do much in return for them as well.
It shows their affections to their fans and is sure to make fans' hearts full.
Twice: 21:29
"21:29" is a song written by the 9 members of Twice, expressing the group's response to fan letters they've received throughout their careers. The members finished writing the lyrics at 21:29, thus the origin of the song title.
This song conveys Twice's appreciation for all the love and support they received from their fans and promises to always remember the memories they've created together.
Big Bang: Last Dance
Every Korean man, even idols, have to enlist in the military. Before TOP enlisted, the 5 Big Bang members released this song to give their genuine thoughts to their fans, VIPs.
The members asked fans to wait and remember them and all the good times they've shared until they come back. It is a song that I have listened to many times because it is very touching and emotional.
Stray Kids: You Can STAY
Through the song “You Can STAY”, Stray Kids expressed their gratitude to their fans who always stood beside them. In addition to referring to the name of their fan club, STAY, this song is also an invitation to fans.
The heartwarming lyrics tell fans they can stay with them. It makes fans feel at peace and comfortable.
IZ*ONE: With*One
Kwon Eun-bi, leader of IZ*ONE, arranged and produced this song and the lyrics were written by all the IZ*ONE members. "With*One" is a soft, sentimental song dedicated to their fans, WIZ* ONE.
In the song, the members ask fans to rely on them during difficult times and promise that they will always remember them.
Each song not only has great music and vocals, but also has a deep meaning for the fans who always support and give them love. I really enjoyed all of them.
Of course, there are many more songs for fans than what we listed. Let us know your favorites!
