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 heartbreaking love songs (21–30)
Reconciliation Cream Puff＝LOVE
A song by =LOVE that portrays the aftermath of a lovers’ quarrel—wracked by regret, reflection, and self-reproach, and weighed down by anxiety.
Set to a melodious pop tune, it captures the wavering between “Is it their fault? Is it mine?” and a heartfelt wish to make up.
Released on July 31, 2024 as a coupling track to the single “Zettai Idol Yamenai de,” the lyrics were written by producer Rino Sashihara, with Hitomi Takamatsu and Iori Noguchi serving as double centers.
This sweet yet bittersweet story resonates with anyone struggling in a precious relationship where they can’t quite speak their true feelings to the one they love.
That’s unfair. You’re so sneaky.Love
An autumn classic that portrays sweet yet heartrending feelings of love.
Released in October 2019 as =LOVE’s sixth single, this song delicately expresses the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
The richly colored word choices crafted by Rino Sashihara beautifully capture the melancholy of the autumn season, and the members’ clear, translucent vocals match perfectly, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia.
The single became the group’s first to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or harbors bittersweet feelings of love.
A breakup song sung by an idol. A collection of bittersweet love songs (31–40)
I only know the last note.＝LOVE
=LOVE is a voice acting unit created in 2017 as the first group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Their 15th single, “I Only Know the Last Note,” drew attention for featuring the youngest member, Kiara Saito, as center.
The lyrics depict unrequited love for someone who already has a special person, and those with similar experiences may find memories overlapping with the song.
With a transparent ensemble and a wistful melody that lingers in the ears, it’s a sentimental number.
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.
Blue JeansHANA
A mid-tempo ballad that portrays a tender yet slightly bittersweet love, like a pair of well-worn jeans.
This track, released in July 2025 by HANA, who emerged from the audition show “No No Girls,” features lyrics written by producer Chanmina.
You can really feel the ache of nighttime anxiety—wondering “When will we meet again?”—and the loss of confidence that comes from comparing yourself to others.
Although their debut single “ROSE” topped the charts, this release also includes a collaboration with the casual brand DIESEL.
It’s the kind of song that will gently stay by your side on sleepless nights spent worrying about love or when you want to sort out your feelings.
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.
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This is a solo track by Shiyoh Hirano.
Centered on the sweet, bittersweet memories of a past love, it conjures scenes like walking hand in hand along the railway—just like a moment from a film.
The structure is superb, unfolding from rap-like spoken lines into a beautiful chorus, and his husky, gentle vocals further heighten the song’s melancholy.
The track is included on the album “No.Ⅱ,” released in September 2025.
When you want to quietly look back on an old love, listening to it will surely keep you company.