The purpose of this study is to review and critiques the empirical literature on music intervention targeting elderly in South Korea. Based on the four steps in PRISM, a total of 45 relevant studies published between 2000 and 2019 were identified via several databases in South Korea. This study focused on various features of intervention research: published journals, published years, research participants, sample size, measurement, research design, and research results. According to results of review, first, research design consists of two types: experimental design with randomization and non-experimental design. Second, there were three types of music intervention, namely therapy, leisure, and education. Third, the music intervention showed positive and significant relationships with cognitive fiction, physical and mental health, and quality of life in elderly. As the first systemic literature review on music intervention for Korean elderly, this study contributes to broad and deep understanding on practice and academic fields.