Recommended! Love songs by male artists — popular romantic songs
Here are some recommended masterpieces and popular tracks among love songs sung by male J‑pop artists! From timeless classics beloved for years to smash hits that were featured as TV drama theme songs.
We’ve gathered a wide range of love songs that capture men’s emotions and views on romance—similar to women’s, yet distinctly different.
If you’re thinking, “I want to hear love songs sung by men,” or “I like male vocal tracks,” be sure to give these a listen.
As you listen, you might catch a glimpse of the ways men express love and how they think about it.
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Recommended! Love songs by male artists – popular love songs (141–150)
HEARTKing&Prince
Polished as a quintessential love song, this track blends a refreshing, pop sound with tender feelings of romance, making it a guaranteed heart-flutterer.
The crystalline vocals delivered by King & Prince and the dramatic melody weave a world that evokes scenes of thrilling love.
Set for release in March 2025 as the theme song for the drama “Falling for the Heir Is Too Difficult,” starring Ren Nagase, the piece centers on pure feelings for a loved one and the courage to face forward.
Its lyrics will gently encourage anyone struggling with love.
It’s a perfect pick for those ready to take a step forward in romance or those who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
One of the signature songs by MONGOL800, an indie band from Okinawa.
It’s a major hit that expresses candid feelings for a loved one through a driving melody and powerful vocals.
The deeply message-driven lyrics gently remind us of the everyday realization that we often take the presence of someone we love for granted.
Included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, it achieved an astonishing sales total of over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.
It’s the perfect song to cheer you on when you need a push to voice feelings you can’t quite bring yourself to say.
When You Were MineNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)
Takahiro Nishijima, who is active as an actor and singer under the name “Nissy.” One of his works drawing attention as his first English-language song is “When You Were Mine.” It’s an R&B-style dance track that sings about longing for a cherished person who has been lost.
From the consistently showcased high-tone vocals to the key change toward the end, there are plenty of highlights.
And don’t miss the sharp dance performance in the music video, either.
Recommended! Love songs by male artists – popular love songs (151–160)
jinx; a bringer of misfortune (literally: ‘plague god’)OKOJO
This is a song by OKOJO that expresses a will to accept everything, including the past, and a powerful sense of love.
The sound features a wistful atmosphere incorporating piano tones, and the structure that gradually gains strength is another striking point.
It evokes the image of a beloved person suffering from their past, and the strong determination to accept it.
Even if someone carries a past in which they were called a bringer of misfortune, the song conveys a gentle, embracing message of accepting it all—a positive, forward-looking track.
Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake
Even from far apart, Omoinotake delivers a moving ballad that sings of unwavering, powerful feelings set to a warm melody.
It also drew attention for featuring SEVENTEEN member Jeonghan.
Centered on a long-distance relationship, the song portrays the aching thoughts for a lover who’s far away and the love that deepens across the distance.
Its dramatically unfolding melody and the clear, expansive vocals of Reo Fujii and Jeonghan blend beautifully, resonating deeply with listeners.
The track was included on Omoinotake’s major second album, “Pieces,” released in January 2025, and was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2025 Fuyu” (Falling in Love: Weekend Homestay, Winter 2025).
It’s a song that will surely be there for anyone living apart from someone important or thinking of a distant loved one.
I love youRen
Many people probably feel embarrassed to say “I love you” to their partner face-to-face.
This love song conveys that feeling—playfully hiding the shyness—by saying it in Korean.
It’s a track by REN, a singer-songwriter from Tokushima known for hits like “Aitai” and “for you,” released in April 2023.
The grand yet gentle arrangement paired with his sweet vocals makes the sound slowly seep into your heart.
Definitely give it a listen together as a couple.
LOOPSIRUP
An urban love song that captures a cozy morning in a café.
From the fingers pouring milk to the subtle color of nail polish, SIRUP’s perspective paints his feelings for a lover in vivid detail.
Included on the EP “SIRUP EP2,” released in August 2018, this track blends R&B with a soulful melodic line to create a sophisticated, grown-up vibe.
Behind lyrics that frame conversations on a drive and snapshots of everyday life lies a bittersweet tenderness that cherishes the memory of a past love.
Perfect as background music for a leisurely afternoon at your favorite café, and a recommended song when you want to calm your mind and sort through your feelings.