Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart skip a beat!
There are so many love songs among idol tracks, aren’t there?
From cute songs that capture the feeling of first love to heartbreaking ballads that depict bittersweet romance, there are tunes that express a wide range of emotions and stories.
In this article, we’ll showcase a selection of recommended masterpieces from the many idol love songs out there.
We’ve chosen a broad range, from famous songs that even non-idol fans may know to hidden gems known only to those in the know.
Take this opportunity to listen to lots of songs and discover the unique charm each one has to offer!
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Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching ballads to flutter-inducing tunes! (71–80)
I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE
This is a heartwarming =LOVE song that gently conveys the arrival of spring.
It portrays a faint, bittersweet first love by likening the flutter of a first crush to the invisible scene of “the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.” The reasons the protagonist prefers riding in the third car of the school commuter train, and the care she takes with her hairstyle, convey the feelings of a girl earnestly navigating her first love despite her confusion.
Included on the May 2021 album “Zenbu, Naisho.” (“Everything’s a Secret.”), the song also drew attention for its refreshingly springlike visual beauty in the music video.
It’s a perfect track for the spring season—one that makes your heart flutter when listened to at the start of a new school term.
It’s recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the spirit of spring.
Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Tensen Tensei Shoujo.
A song by Tensen Tensai Shoujo that adorably captures tsundere feelings.
Set to a fast-paced sound, it sings of the complex emotions of denying one’s crush while secretly being in love.
Released in June 2024, this track is packed with the group’s charms.
It’s been performed at live shows and events, earning strong support from fans.
Perfect for anyone with a one-sided crush or a love they can’t express honestly—listen, and you’re sure to relate!
orchestraBiSH
This is a ballad with a heartwarming melody that stands out as it looks back on days gone by while gazing up at the night sky.
It’s a classic track included on BiSH’s album “KiLLER BiSH,” released in October 2016, and has been loved as one of their signature songs.
The lyrics gently portray parting with someone dear, a sense of loss, and memories that live on forever in the heart, resonating as if softly nestling close to your chest.
The grand, orchestral-like sound and the members’ vocals blend exquisitely, tenderly enveloping the listener’s heart.
Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart skip a beat! (81–90)
graduation tripNMB48
Released in March 2015, this NMB48 song is a heartwarming piece that cherishes bonds with friends and shared memories.
It portrays scenes of looking out at the passing landscape from a train while reflecting on the time spent together, accompanied by gentle piano tones.
Blending the hopeful glow of a faintly lit future with the bittersweet feeling of setting off on separate paths, the track achieves a harmonious balance.
It was included as a coupling track for “Don’t look back!” and is also featured on the album “Namba Ai ~Ima, Omou Koto~.” It is sure to resonate with those bidding farewell to graduating friends or parting from someone special.
Hologram of LoveSKE48
An SKE48 song that captures the sweet yet heartrending afterglow of a broken heart.
The lyrics, which liken lost love to a hologram, leave a strong impression and resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in February 2024, the track features Ouka Suenaga as center, expressing the sorrow and loneliness of losing someone you love.
Its catchy melody and passionate performance bring out SKE48’s signature charm to the fullest.
It’s perfect not only for those who’ve experienced heartbreak, but also for anyone ready to look ahead and move forward.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to become a song that lingers in your heart.
The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46
This song portrays the hope that awaits beyond a heartrending farewell, carried by warm piano melodies.
Released by Nogizaka46 in November 2016, it is a memorable track in which Nanami Hashimoto served as center for the first time.
It was performed at the 67th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, moving the hearts of many.
It is a gentle, comforting piece that quietly supports those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who are about to take a new step forward.
When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46
A warm song by Nogizaka46 that gently embraces the farewells and encounters of spring.
Like the white-blossoming fleabane (Harujion), it serves as a symbol of departures and new beginnings, expressing the bittersweet feelings of parting through a beautiful melody.
Released in March 2016, the track was featured in commercials for sizebook and the smartphone game Nogikoi, and became a major hit, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with first-week sales of 740,000 copies.
It’s a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those experiencing graduation or farewells, as well as to those welcoming new connections with loved ones.