A breakup song sung by an idol. A collection of bittersweet love songs.
Among the songs sung by idols, there are so many love songs, aren’t there?
In this article, we’ll focus on breakup songs among those many love songs.
Even when we say “breakup songs,” the stories behind them vary: songs about breaking up after dating, songs about confessing and being rejected, songs about unrequited love that ended before the feelings could be conveyed, and so on.
So as you listen to the songs we’re about to introduce, be sure to read the lyrics as well, and take your time to savor the stories and bittersweet emotions woven into each one.
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Breakup songs sung by idols. A collection of bittersweet love songs (91–100)
I Miss You, Lonely Christmas℃-ute
A song released on December 1, 2010 as their 19th single overall.
It’s an up-tempo pop song that expresses the anxieties, loneliness, and heartbreak of a girl who’s about to face Christmas while her relationship with her boyfriend remains cold, along with her wishes and impulses.
I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko
Some of you may have gone through a breakup, and even though time has passed and you keep yourself busy with everyday life, you still find yourself remembering that person and just can’t forget them.
Seiko Matsuda’s “Anata ni Aitakute ~Missing You~” is a song that will feel like it was written just for people like you.
Released in 1996 as Seiko Matsuda’s 38th single, it’s also a very popular karaoke staple.
Sometimes it’s good to wholeheartedly comfort yourself with a song that empathizes with your pain.
Heart earringsMatsuda Seiko
This is a breakup song by the songstress Seiko Matsuda.
The lyrics faithfully portray a girl’s feelings when she’s dumped by a boy who’s about to go off with another girl.
It’s easy to get emotionally drawn in while listening, but the tune is poppy and cute, and it feels like it’ll leave you energized in the end.
Hologram of LoveSKE48
An SKE48 song that paints the bittersweet pain of heartbreak.
It’s included on the album “Hologram of Love.” The lyrics express the feeling of a world losing its color after a breakup and a heart that has lost its sense of purpose.
Yet it also carries the hope that love continues to exist even in the darkness.
Released in February 2024, the track features Oka Suenaga as center.
It’s perfect not only for those who’ve experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone who wants to look forward.
A song that showcases a new side of SKE48.
Life is beautifulBiSH
This is a love song by BiSH, a group known as a punk band without instruments that’s active not only in the idol scene but also in the band scene.
The lyrics express the bittersweet feeling of trying not to be too conscious of someone you like.
It might perfectly capture the emotions you feel when you’re on the verge of heartbreak.
When a first love comes to an endryo
A Vocaloid song themed around a heartrending farewell.
It’s a popular heartbreak song that has achieved a million views among original Vocaloid tracks.
It’s recommended for those bittersweet moments when a love so pure it could be called a “first love” comes to an end.
If you’re not a fan of the Vocaloid voice, trying a “utatte mita” (cover version) might be a good option.
kiss me I love you℃-ute
A signature song by °C-ute, a popular group from Hello! Project that disbanded to much regret.
Known for their strong female fan base, they also captivate with vocal abilities that transcend the idol genre.
An irresistible track for Hello! Project fans.