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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A love song sung by an idol. From heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart flutter—introducing them all! (51–60)
That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora
Debuting in 2023 and winning the Best New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards in just one year, Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora are set to release their 7th single in December 2025.
The title track is a classic winter first-love song with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Daisuke Shirai.
It tells a poignant story of a boy who is captivated by a girl he glimpses by chance on a train platform, and, seeing her as delicate like a fairy, keeps searching for her every morning.
Vivid scenes—winter uniforms, scarves, and crowded trains—tug at the heart, and it’s impossible not to empathize with the protagonist, who senses the love may never be fulfilled yet still engraves the feeling of “I truly fell in love.” The music video, featuring Ami Kanazawa in the center playing a transfer student, has drawn attention for its direction that shifts between reality and imagination.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to revisit a softly bittersweet page of youth.
TwinkleStartChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu’s “Twinkle Start” is set for release in 2025, and it feels like a song that gently speaks of hope for the future.
Its relaxed tempo is striking, and it evokes an image of earnestly reaching out to each listener’s heart.
The lyrics, which depict how one wants to spend time with someone special, are also memorable, conveying a sense of savoring happiness.
The song is featured in a Pokecolo Twin commercial starring group members Hiyori Sakai and Aki Sugata.
It expresses the excitement of the moment when the two’s story begins.
Specially, do it.＝LOVE
A sweet, bittersweet love song has arrived from =LOVE.
It’s infused with a passion so strong it can’t be captured by a simple “like” or “I love you,” filled with a girl’s possessiveness and pure feelings.
The melody is a pop tune brimming with cuteness, blending adorable charm and earnest emotion in perfect balance.
Set for release as their 18th single on February 26, 2025, the song features lyrics by Rino Sashihara and Maika Sasaki as center.
The music video has already sparked a major reaction, surpassing 5 million views just nine days after its February 2 premiere.
Highly recommended for those who want to empathize with a lovestruck girl’s feelings or revel in the sweet-and-sour memories of young love.
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 songs sung by idols: from heartrending ballads to heart-fluttering tunes! (61–70)
BarrierSixTONES
This is the song chosen as the theme for the film “Ojō to Bankun” (The Young Lady and Her Bodyguard), starring SixTONES’ Jesse and Riko Fukumoto in a dual lead.
Rooted in mixture rock, it rides a powerful, fast-paced sound to convey a vow to protect the one you love no matter what.
The piece, which beautifully syncs with the film’s story through its deep affection for the other person and the strong desire to protect them, will be released on March 19, 2025, in three editions: First Press Limited, Regular, and MTV Unplugged.
For anyone who carries a strong wish to protect someone precious, this is sure to be a song that resonates deeply.
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.
MermaidSMAP
A song by SMAP featuring a dreamy, enchanting melody line.
The poignant lyrics evoke the feeling of listening to a tale of unrequited love with a mermaid as the protagonist, gently wrapping around the listener’s heart.
You can almost see the glittering surface of the water and hear the quiet sound of waves, and some may find that bittersweet summer memories suddenly resurface.
The track reached many ears as the theme song for the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, and it was first included on the album “super.modern.artistic.performance,” released in September 2008.
It’s the perfect piece for a night when you want to step away from the summer bustle and quietly lose yourself in thought.