A breakup song sung by an idol. A collection of bittersweet love songs.

DEAR MY LOVERNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – DEAR MY LOVER [Official Music Video YouTube ver.]

A love song by Hey! Say! JUMP where a sweet, pop melody pairs perfectly with slightly biting lyrics.

Released in May 2023 as their 33rd single, it was included as a double A-side along with “Uraomote.” It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi,” starring member Ryosuke Yamada.

It’s a wedding song that captures a frustrating yet adorable feeling of love: someone who can’t be honest and acts tsundere, but whose feelings are real.

Its positive message—let’s create the best story even if we’re the worst pair—makes you feel happy just by listening.

The easy-to-learn choreography is also a draw, making it perfect for livening up happy occasions like weddings.

Highly recommended when you want to lift your spirits.

White LoveNEW!Hey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – White Love [Official Music Video]

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

Hey! Say! JUMP – Weekender [Official Music Video]

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.

BiryaniNEW!Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “Biryani” Music Video

Nogizaka46 is a beloved national idol group created under the production of Yasushi Akimoto.

Their 40th single, released on November 26, 2025, is an uptempo dance track that portrays the freshness of first love.

This release marks the first time 6th-gen members Shizuki Setoguchi and Moeka Yada have been selected as centers, and the lyrics—comparing the rising feelings of love to the aroma of layered spices—leave a strong impression.

The music video, directed by Yichuan Wang, depicts a mysterious, almost magical world, making it a visual treat as well.

It’s recommended for those who want to savor the sweet-and-sour thrill of unrequited love or those looking for the courage to take a step forward.

With its upbeat, spicy sound that feels so good, it’s a pop tune that lifts your spirits the moment you press play.

Because I like you.AKB48

[MV full] Because I Love You / AKB48 [Official]

This piece could be called a hidden gem by AKB48, a song about pure love that asks for nothing in return.

Riding on a driving, fast-paced band sound, it delivers a heartfelt message in classic idol-pop fashion.

Originally included as a B-side to the single “RIVER,” released in October 2009, it gained such passionate support from fans that it proudly took 2nd place at the following year’s Request Hour.

It was also used as the theme for the Wii game Tōmajiden commercials, so some listeners may already find it familiar.

The bright vocals from the Under Girls, including Aki Takajo, give listeners a powerful push forward.

If you listen when you’re feeling down or when you want to cheer someone on with all your might, you’re sure to get a dose of positive energy.

Say I doTravis Japan

Travis Japan – ‘Say I do’ Music Video

An emotional love song that sings of a sweet romance.

Travis Japan’s single “Say I do” has been selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Honnou Switch” and will be released in March 2025.

The song beautifully aligns with the world of the drama starring group member Kaito Miyachika, depicting the pure feelings of first love through their characteristically expressive vocals.

Its polished melody line and arrangement deliver an internationally flavored finish that transcends the bounds of J-pop.

Give it a listen when you’re chatting about love with friends, or when you can’t quite put your feelings for someone special into words.

Mermaid in FebruaryAKB48

2gatsuno Mermaid

This AKB48 song paints a romantic scene that makes you want to head to the chilly seaside in lingering-February cold.

It’s memorable for lyrics that liken carefree frolicking by the winter ocean to a mermaid, turning even the cold spray of the waves into shared memories.

Performed as a unit song with Azuki Yagi on vocals at a theater show in December 2024, it was later included on the album “AKB48 ~studio recordings collection~ AKB48 18th Stage ‘Koko Kara da,’” released in December 2025.

This work is a bittersweet love song that captures feelings of affection so strong they make even selfish behavior seem adorable.

It’s the perfect track for gazing out at the quiet winter sea and sinking into a sentimental mood.