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No matter who you are or what era you live in, the ache and pain of heartbreak never change.
There are countless breakup songs in the history of J-POP that capture those scenes.
And that hasn’t changed even today, when people often say younger generations are less focused on romance.
So this time, we’re introducing breakup songs by female artists that we recommend to Gen Z!
They’re all tracks you’ll find especially relatable because they’re sung by people of the same generation, so be sure to find the ones that resonate with you!
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[Women Artists Only] Top 10 Breakup Songs Recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
Delicately depicting the pain of heartbreak, this song was released digitally in March 2017 as Koresawa’s final indie work.
Its simple yet resonant arrangement and lyrical lyrics that capture the small emotions of everyday life are especially striking.
Using cigarettes as a motif, the lyrics chronicle regret and self-questioning toward a former lover, creating a piece that anyone who has experienced heartbreak can relate to.
This work captures the core of Koresawa’s music, winning over many listeners with its unvarnished emotional expression and direct wording.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to feel the importance of understanding and empathy in human relationships through the pain of a breakup.
If only I could come to hate youyuka
Yuka’s song, set to a beautiful melody imbued with bittersweet longing, portrays feelings that linger no matter how hard you try to forget.
Rooted in pop while featuring acoustic elements and emotionally charged lyrics, this work deeply resonates with listeners.
Digitally released in June 2024, it’s a perfect track for young people wrestling with love—recommended for moments when you want to soothe the sting of heartbreak or face complex emotions.
Yuka’s delicate vocals will gently stay by your side.
maybeYOASOBI
A bittersweet mid-tempo number depicting the morning of a breakup has been delivered by YOASOBI.
The lyrics, which pour the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment into the word “tabun” (“probably”), resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in July 2020, the song is based on a novel of the same title that won the grand prize in the “Yoasobi Contest vol.1.” Its tight beat and airy arrangement, combined with the lyrical message, are sure to stir the heart.
It’s perfect for Gen Z struggling with love—you’re bound to find moments you can relate to.
Night journeyYorushika
The song’s structure is striking, beginning with the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar and unfolding into a full band sound in the chorus.
Combined with its lyrical lyrics, it has the power to move the listener.
Released digitally in March 2020, it was also used as an insert song in the feature-length animated film “A Whisker Away.” Yorushika’s distinctive worldview is fully expressed here.
Because the melody’s rises and falls are restrained, it’s appealingly easy to sing calmly at karaoke.
It’s a comforting number recommended for those who are quietly trying to accept the sorrow of a broken heart.
First love is cryingaimyon
This is Aimyon’s 13th single, whose intro features a wistful guitar riff that sets a sentimental mood.
Released in June 2022 as the theme song for the TV drama “What’s Wrong With Being Real About Love?” its lyrics—woven with distinctive expressions and turns of phrase—leave a strong impression.
The straightforward melody and lyrics, which personify the fleeting, heartrending nature of first love, seem especially likely to resonate with the younger generation experiencing first love in real time.
It’s a refreshing yet bittersweet number that’s sure to be a hit at karaoke with people of the same age.