An emotional song sung by an idol—tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of feelings.
If you’re an idol fan, you probably have a few favorite songs that move you to tears whenever you hear them.
Beyond the lyrics themselves, there are many songs that move us because of the stories behind them—like the members’ feelings infused into the music and their live performances.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of touching songs by idols all at once.
Each track has its own story, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.
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A moving song sung by an idol. Tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of emotions (71–80)
Colorful DaysAee! group
Aぇ! group delivers a sweet, pop-tinged love song filled with the familiar sparkle of romance—like the butterflies before meeting up for a date or the shy moment of giving a gift.
Set to a breezy rhythm, its message of courtship will resonate with anyone harboring sweet-and-sour feelings of love.
Featured on the album “D.N.A,” releasing in February 2025, and chosen as the CM song for the nationwide sweets delivery service CAKE LINK, this track is perfect for those who want to share that heart-pounding moment of love with someone special.
NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER
A pop song packed full of “I like you” feelings! The lyrics capture the heart of a girl in love, paired with an unforgettable, catchy melody.
Just thinking about the person you like makes your heart flutter—and you can really feel that in this song.
Included on the album released in April 2024, it was also featured in an au by KDDI commercial.
Sing it at karaoke, and you might be able to convey your feelings straight to that special someone.
It’s the perfect track for anyone struggling with love or gearing up to confess their feelings.
I like you, please.FRUITS ZIPPER
A heartwarming love song that captures the pure feelings of a girl who dreams of an ideal romance, like the heroine of a drama.
It delicately portrays the shift in her emotions—from sweet bedtime fantasies each night to a love that becomes real—set to a tender melody.
Released by FRUITS ZIPPER in February 2025, the song was written as the opening theme for ABEMA’s popular dating reality show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2025 Winter.” It’s a track that gently supports the heart of a girl swaying between ideal and reality, wishing to nurture love one step at a time.
Perfect for anyone who keeps feelings for someone they haven’t confessed to yet, or who dreams of a wonderful, drama-like romance.
Moving songs sung by idols: tearjerkers filled with a variety of emotions (81–90)
HEARTKing&Prince
Polished as a quintessential love song, this track blends a refreshing, pop sound with tender feelings of romance, making it a guaranteed heart-flutterer.
The crystalline vocals delivered by King & Prince and the dramatic melody weave a world that evokes scenes of thrilling love.
Set for release in March 2025 as the theme song for the drama “Falling for the Heir Is Too Difficult,” starring Ren Nagase, the piece centers on pure feelings for a loved one and the courage to face forward.
Its lyrics will gently encourage anyone struggling with love.
It’s a perfect pick for those ready to take a step forward in romance or those who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
halfmoonKing&Prince
A love song from King & Prince that weaves together heartache and passion.
It’s a gem of a ballad that beautifully expresses the longing between two people who struggle with the distance between them yet are drawn powerfully to one another.
The clear, transparent vocals of Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi add a striking touch to the story.
Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi and released in May 2024, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Tokyo Tower.” It’s a warm, comforting song that speaks to those who carry feelings of love but find it hard to be honest about them.
Sakura GirlNEWS
Sung by NEWS, this song portrays a fleeting love that begins with the arrival of spring and ends like falling cherry blossoms.
The lyrics weave a beautiful story filled with a range of emotions, using cherry blossoms—an emblem of spring—as a motif to exquisitely express the poignancy of meeting and parting.
Released in March 2010, the track debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a song that stays close to the heart during springtime scenes of new encounters and farewells.
giftedNEWS
A song by NEWS featured as the theme for the drama “Gifted.” Its sound weaves a dramatic story, and the stirring lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
Offering a chance to reconsider the unique “gift” everyone possesses, the track was released as NEWS’s 30th single in November 2023 and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a perfect song not only for romantic scenes, but also for those who haven’t yet noticed the feelings sleeping within them or who are about to take a new step forward.