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 (41–50)
HELLO HELLOSnow Man
This is a love song by Snow Man that delivered a refreshing thrill as the theme song for the film Honey Lemon Soda, starring member Raul.
Carried by a melody that feels like love bursting forth from a fateful encounter, the feelings come through straight and clear.
The music video, which leaps from a drawing into the real “you,” also amplified its pure worldview.
Released in July 2021 as their fourth single, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart with 806,000 copies sold in its first week.
Notably, it marked their third consecutive single to exceed 500,000 first-week sales—a remarkable feat for a male artist and the first in about ten years.
Listen to it under the summer blue sky, thinking of someone special, and you’ll be wrapped in a heart-filling sense of happiness.
A breakup song sung by an idol. A collection of bittersweet love songs (51–60)
Soda Pop Lovenaniwa danshi
A love song that’s as refreshing as a fizzy soda, packed with the charm of Naniwa Danshi.
It brilliantly likens the sparkling, heart-pounding feelings at the start of a romance to the effervescent pop of carbonation.
The catchy phrases that stick in your ears are another highlight.
This track is included on their first album, “1st Love,” released in July 2022.
Beloved since their Jr.
days, they’ve captivated countless fans.
It’s the perfect pick to amp up the mood on a summer drive or while hanging out with friends.
An ideal song for when you want to heighten that thrilling feeling of love.
Love♡Scream!AiScReam
This song portrays the sweet confusion of falling in love and a straightforward devotion to the other person.
It’s a debut single released by Lantis in January 2025, sung by AiScReam, a limited-time unit consisting of three Love Live! characters: Ruby Kurosawa, Ayumu Uehara, and Shiki Wakana.
The lyrics are striking in how they use ice cream flavors as a metaphor while expressing the feeling that “you’re the most important of all.” The trio’s beautiful harmonies layered over a poppy, bouncy sound make your heart skip with joy as you listen.
a tease; someone who leads others on≠ME
A song that shines with the sweet, heart-fluttering emotional expressions infused by Rino Sashihara, delicately portraying the feelings of a girl in love.
Cleverly sprinkled with cute onomatopoeia, it’s packed with a woman’s complex emotions—from intense feelings for the other person and assertiveness to, at times, forceful displays of affection.
Released in September 2023 as the seventh single, it features Hitomi Suzuki as center for the first time.
The music video, directed by Seito Nakajima, captivates with a love story set in a fairy-tale world.
It’s a track you can enjoy even more at karaoke by delivering the spoken lines with feeling.
Cute for lifetakane no nadeshiko
An electropop song that captures the feelings of a girl in love.
It’s a track by the idol group Takane no Nadeshiko, released in April 2025.
It stands out with a mellow melody at the start, and the lyrics are packed full of pure, adorable emotions.
The vibe is so cute that you can’t help but grin as you listen.
Perfect for boosting your romantic mood—highly recommended!
Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids
An irresistibly cute love song that evokes a refreshing summer breeze.
The lyrics liken the thrills and bittersweetness of romance to a roller coaster, packed with the exhilaration of a tropical resort fling.
Created by hitmakers Takashi Matsumoto and Tatsuro Yamashita, the song follows the classic path of J-POP while brilliantly weaving in elements of doo-wop and city pop.
Released in April 1998, it was also featured as the CM song for ANA’s “’98 Paradise Okinawa” campaign.
With KinKi Kids’ characteristically fresh vocals and a thrilling progression, this track is perfect for anyone looking to fire up the crowd at karaoke.
Seishu WatchNGT48
This song portrays the pure first crush of a male student from afar, set along a school route bathed in the warmth of spring.
Throughout, a refreshing pop feel blends beautifully with a nostalgic kayōkyoku style, with soft, airy rap adding a memorable touch.
It gently captures the bittersweet emotion of watching from a distance and a fleeting moment of youth marked by the passage of time, resulting in a heartwarming piece.
Released in April 2017 as NGT48’s major-label debut, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles chart.
It was also selected as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV” in April and May and used in the Ichimasa Kamaboko “Una Jirō” commercial.
The music video was filmed at well-known spots in their hometown of Niigata City and created together with about 1,000 fans.
Highly recommended for those who cherish tender first-love feelings and memories of their youth, this is a wonderful, unforgettable track.