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: tearjerkers filled with many emotions (11–20)
Confidential IncidentNEW!≠ME
An impressive pop tune brimming with sparkle and a sense of speed that makes everyday scenery shine in an instant! It vividly depicts the exhilaration and impatience of the moment love begins, alongside youthful motifs like a clearing sky after rain and rainbows.
Produced by Rino Sashihara and performed by ≠ME, this track was included as the lead song on their debut mini-album “Super Express Bound for ≠ME,” released in April 2021.
At the time, the album debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, and this song remains one of the most popular numbers on the landmark release that symbolizes the group’s momentum.
If you listen to it when you’re thinking, “I want to change myself more,” or “I want to try something new,” it might give you a push.
Give it a listen when you want to feel a refreshing breeze.
Only the graduation photo knowsNEW!Hinatazaka46
With the arrival of spring, many of us have probably experienced a bittersweet farewell.
Released in January 2025 as the group’s 13th single, this song features the group’s ace, Nao Kosaka, in the center position.
Timed with the graduation of first-generation members—including the captain, Kumi Sasaki—it’s a work of special significance for both the members and the fans.
The melody tinged with heartache and the lyrics that paint scenes of spring come together to make your chest tighten every time you listen.
For those carrying unspoken words and hidden feelings, it will surely resonate gently.
While it’s a classic idol song, its vaguely nostalgic sound is also part of its charm.
As the season of new beginnings arrives, be sure to give it a listen.
White LoveNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP
It’s a very pure, heartwarming love song.
It’s a track by the idol group Hey! Say! JUMP, released in December 2017 as their 21st single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Teen Bride” (starring group member Yuri Chinen).
One of its charms is the sparkling feel of the arrangement, with beautifully resonant strings.
Just from the sound alone, you can picture a snowy scene, feel the flutter of being in love—those are the impressions it gives.
Marking the close of their 10th anniversary year, the song was later included on the album “SENSE or LOVE.” Filled with straightforward feelings for a destined someone, it seems like the perfect song to listen to around Valentine’s Day or on a winter day spent with someone special.
WeekenderNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP
This is one of Hey! Say! JUMP’s double A-side singles released in September 2014.
Since it was used as the theme song for the drama “The Files of Young Kindaichi N (neo),” starring Ryosuke Yamada and Daiki Arioka, many of you may already know it.
Blending the Saturday-night time slot with the drama’s mystery elements, it’s crafted as a funky disco track themed around unraveling the mysteries of love.
Its high-energy rhythm that makes your body move on its own and its comical yet catchy melody are incredibly appealing.
It also topped the Oricon weekly chart and sold 185,000 copies in its first week, making it a hit.
It’s the perfect song for cranking up your mood to the max as the weekend approaches, or for getting everyone hyped and rowdy together at karaoke.
Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE
This is a heartfelt song about the bond between idols and their fans.
The lyrics, which speak on behalf of the fans’ passionate feelings, overflow with love for the group.
It’s also noteworthy that Maika Sasaki serves as the center.
Released in July 2024, this work became a major topic as =LOVE’s 17th single.
In the music video, a fantastical world unfolds with motifs of flowers and the moon.
The song conveys the desire to overcome the harshness and loneliness of idol activities and continue shining on stage.
It will surely stay close to your heart.