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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.

A moving song sung by an idol. Tear-jerking tracks filled with a range of emotions (1–10)

I’m in love right now.≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / “I’m in Love Now” [MV full] Vertical video
I’m in love right now.≒JOY

A bittersweet summer love song told from a male perspective about unrequited feelings.

It captures a rush that makes you want to take off on a bicycle, along with the frustrating distance of watching someone from afar, striking a chord with its purehearted romance.

With lyrics by Rino Sashihara, it was released in August 2025 as part of a “Summer Special Song” project.

The vertically shot school-set music video also drew attention, with its story-driven visuals vividly enhancing the song’s world.

While wishing happiness for the dazzling person they love, the singer laments the ache of not being able to be part of that story.

It’s a must-listen for anyone holding feelings they can’t convey right now, or for those who want to savor the sweet-and-sour taste of love.

Many listeners are sure to relate.

Call me, Tell meNEW!SWEET STEADY

[2nd Single CD Release Commemoration] SWEET STEADY “Call me, Tell me” Special Video ver.
Call me, Tell meNEW!SWEET STEADY

A SWEET STEADY track that poppily captures an overflowing crush trying to connect with the one they like over the phone.

Its breezy hyper-Y2K sound, evoking 2000s culture, and a world full of wordplay that recalls communication and radio waves really grab your heart, don’t they? Released in May 2024, the song was written and composed by Hiroaki Suzuki.

It’s also become one of the group’s signature numbers, with a newly recorded version included on the single “YAKIMOCHI / Good Job!” set for release in August 2025.

Can’t you feel the flutter of romance just by listening? It’s a perfect pop tune for lifting your mood or shouting along at a live show.

B-b-but.≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single c/w 'Dadada, Datte.' [MV full]
B-b-but.≒JOY

From the peppy rhythm of the intro, this song instantly sweeps you into a bittersweet world of youth.

Included as the B-side of the single “First Love Cinderella,” released in October 2024, it became a hot topic as the group’s first unit track.

Sung by Ayumi Ichihara, Mizuki Oshida, and Yuka Murayama, this love song uses onomatopoeia-like phrases to express the fluster of a love that leaves you lost for words, making your heart skip a beat every time you listen.

The down-to-earth lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara are deeply relatable, and the music video’s must-see storyline cheers on its clumsy protagonist.

This work is an anthem that gives you courage when you feel timid about love.

Why not listen to it when you want to confess your feelings to someone you like, or when you need a little push forward?

A moving song sung by an idol: tearjerkers filled with many emotions (11–20)

Love hurt.≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 4th Single c/w 'Love Hurt' [MV full]
Love hurt.≒JOY

It’s a love song filled with a heart-wrenching sense of longing.

“Love Hurt,” with lyrics by Rino Sashihara, delicately portrays the shock of discovering love and the confusion of feeling something inside yourself begin to change.

Included on the single “Tell Me Your Phone Number!” released in February 2026, the track features Aoi Onishi as center, and her clear, translucent vocals deeply express the song’s worldview.

The music video, featuring an angel descending into a city of skyscrapers, also became a hot topic.

Bright love songs are great, but this is the kind of piece you want to hear on nights when you want to immerse yourself in feelings so strong they make your heart ache.

It’s a beautiful yet fragile masterpiece that offers comfort to those who fear they’re the only ones changing, and to anyone who keeps loving someone with unwavering sincerity.

YAKIMOCHINEW!SWEET STEADY

【MV】SWEET STEADY「YAKIMOCHI」
YAKIMOCHINEW!SWEET STEADY

Have you ever, in the midst of romance, suddenly felt that frustrating restlessness or the urge to keep someone all to yourself? This pop tune captures that raw, real feeling of love where emotions outrun logic the moment you’re in front of the one you like.

Its bouncy rhythm and delicate melody intertwine to vividly express the flutter in your chest alongside a touch of anxiety—the sway of mixed emotions.

The track was included as one of the title songs on SWEET STEADY’s second single, released in August 2025.

It led the summer of that year and drew out the group’s rich expressive power.

This is the song to choose when you want your inner turmoil to be gently validated.

Packed with both cuteness and poignancy, it’s a piece you’ll want as a talisman for anyone wrestling with love.

Just kidding!NEW!SWEET STEADY

[MV] SWEET STEADY “Just Kidding!”
Just kidding!NEW!SWEET STEADY

I can’t stop thinking about the person I like.

This SWEET STEADY track captures a love that can’t quite be expressed honestly, set to a brisk, poppy sound.

The frustration of not being able to put it into words and the bashful emotions overlap with the sweet melody and bouncy rhythm, making your heart race just by listening.

The song was released in April 2024 and was later included on the classic “Pajama Party! / Diamond Days” in December of the same year.

At their one-man show in June, there was a production where silver streamers fluttered at the moment everyone jumped near the end, captivating the fans.

This piece has grown alongside the energy of the live scene.

If you can’t quite convey your feelings to the one you like and need a little push, why not give it a listen?

First Love Cinderella≒JOY

≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy) / 2nd Single Title Track 'First Love Cinderella' [MV full]
First Love Cinderella≒JOY

If you’re looking for a classic idol song brimming with the flutter of a faint first love, this might be just the one.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, this sparkling number portrays the down-to-earth feelings of a protagonist in love.

Released as the second single in October 2024, it also made waves by topping major charts like Oricon.

With Reon Esumi at center, the words sung over an exhilarating sound are sure to turn every listener into the heroine of the story.

It’s perfect not only for hyping up karaoke sessions with friends, but also as a powerful ally when you need the courage to take a step forward in love.