Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart skip a beat!

Seishu WatchNGT48

NGT48 “Seishun Dokei” Music Video / NGT48 [Official]

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.

Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji

S/mileage 'Yume Miru 15-sai' (Music Video)

S/mileage’s major-label debut captures the summer romances of 15-year-old girls, filled with gentle vocals and bittersweet feelings.

Eurobeat-style synths blend with a kayōkyoku-inspired melody, tenderly expressing the fluttery first loves unique to adolescence.

Depicting a girl’s heart swaying between idealized scenes—summer festivals, fireworks, seaside dates—and reality, the song was produced by Hello! Project’s renowned producer Tsunku♂.

Upon its May 2010 release, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon charts and went on to win the Best New Artist Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to relive the sweet-and-sour memories of youth or empathize with a down-to-earth teenage girl’s feelings of love.

LoveTreCUTIE STREET

【MV】CUTIE STREET 'Love Training'

A cute, heart-fluttering pop tune that charmingly captures the feelings of a girl in love.

It’s a track by CUTIE STREET, set to be released as their eighth single in February 2025.

The lyrics cleverly compare the progression of love to a train journey, perfectly matching the refreshing sound.

The members’ energetic vocals convey the pounding excitement and honest feelings toward someone they like.

Listen to it on your commute or school train ride, and it might feel like a love story is about to begin—sure to lift your spirits.

First Love RendezvousAnimal☆Collection

[1st single] “First Love Rendezvous” MV

A new single has arrived from Animal☆Collection, an idol group themed around pets and brimming with love for adorable animals.

It’s a sweet-and-sour love song that compares the feelings of first love—meeting someone who gazes at you with gentle eyes, the moment your heart starts pounding, and the irresistible curiosity that follows—to the courtship behaviors of animals.

Since its release in July 2024, the group has held live events across Tokyo, including at Tower Records Shibuya, captivating audiences with their cute dance performances.

This track is recommended not only for dog lovers, but also for anyone who wants to relive the bittersweet memories of first love or simply warm their heart with a gentle, comforting feeling.

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.

Depending on today.AVAM

Depending on today.

AVAM has emerged as a rising star on the digital music scene.

Rooted in pop while skillfully blending electronica and dance music, they’ve been winning strong support, especially among younger listeners.

Since their 2023 debut, their streams have steadily grown, and their distinctive world-building—fusing music with dance performance—has drawn widespread attention.

At “#LANDofMiRRORS” held at Toyosu PIT, they delivered an overwhelming stage performance that captivated a large audience.

With emotive vocals and dramatic song structures as their hallmark, they’re a recommended artist for anyone who wants to connect with the joys and bittersweet moments of love.

Colorful DaysAee! group

Aぇ! group “Colorful Days” Official Music Video – Streaming Ver. –

Aぇ! group delivers a sweet, pop-tinged love song filled with the familiar sparkle of romance—like the butterflies before meeting up for a date or the shy moment of giving a gift.

Set to a breezy rhythm, its message of courtship will resonate with anyone harboring sweet-and-sour feelings of love.

Featured on the album “D.N.A,” releasing in February 2025, and chosen as the CM song for the nationwide sweets delivery service CAKE LINK, this track is perfect for those who want to share that heart-pounding moment of love with someone special.