K-POP and Korean tear-jerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring you to tears
When it comes to Korean songs and K-pop, there are so many deeply moving, tear-jerking tracks.
Ballads are especially popular among Koreans.
Here, we’ve carefully selected Korean songs that are so touching they might bring you to tears.
From heartbreak anthems to encouraging tunes and songs about bonds, there are many different kinds of tearful tracks.
The moments that tug at your heartstrings differ from person to person, but we’ve focused on the “tearjerker” points—so be sure to soak them in while reading the bilingual lyrics.
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K-pop and Korean tearjerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring you to tears (91–100)
HAPPYDAY6
This is a song by DAY6 released in March 2024.
The lyrics, which depict the pursuit of happiness, resonate deeply.
The question “Is it okay for me to be happy?” carries a sense of hesitation in acknowledging one’s own happiness, which is truly moving.
Included on the EP “Fourever,” the song features lyrics by Young K and composition by Sungjin and Wonpil.
It’s a track you’ll find yourself wanting to hear when you’re wishing for peace of mind amid a calm, everyday life.
Debuting in 2015 as JYP’s first male band, DAY6 showcases their outstanding musicality—be sure to experience it.
Elaine (일레인) – Fallen Star
The 2019 Korean drama Vagabond unravels a breathtaking national conspiracy and stars popular actor Lee Seung-gi and former miss A member Suzy.
This song used in the drama is a dreamy track where the delicate, beautiful vocals perfectly match the slow tempo.
Whether you were hooked on the show or haven’t seen it yet, don’t you find yourself drawn to this song? It’s truly wonderful!
All I do(그대만 떠올라)Roy Kim
The ballad “All I Do” by singer-songwriter Roy Kim is part of the OST for the 2019 romantic comedy drama Romance Is a Bonus Book.
It carries a mood that overlaps beautifully with the show’s romantic scenes.
The song gently conveys the feeling of constantly thinking about the one you love no matter what you’re doing throughout the day, set to a melody that slowly seeps into your heart.
Those in love will especially relate.
It’s a calm track that may bring tears to your eyes as you think of someone dear—capturing the loneliness of being apart or unable to meet.
I Don’t Love YouUrban Zakapa
This is the title track from Urban Zakapa’s 2016 mini-album “Still.” The group, whose members all write lyrics and compose and are known for their lyrical songs, delivers an achingly poignant piece.
Written and composed by Kwon Soon-il, the song single-mindedly sings of a love that has gone cold—so heartbreakingly so.
It lays bare the complicated feelings of having fallen in love with someone else.
The emotionally gripping melody and the beautiful high-tone vocals and harmonies by both the male and female members intensify the sadness and can move you to tears.
Perhaps the hardest thing of all is not realizing how the other person feels…
그런 날루니 (Luny)
This is a song by the singer-songwriter Runi, who debuted in December 2017.
It’s an overall gentle, heartwarming, and cute song, with lyrics about thinking of someone you love all day long.
Have you ever loved someone so much that it brings you to tears? It’s a feeling you might even get when you meet a celebrity you adore.
I think it’s a track that stays close to that kind of pure emotion.
If you listen to it when you’re feeling unsettled, it might even move you to tears.
The title means “A Day Like That,” and it makes you feel that having a day like that can be nice, too.
Dazzling LightATEEZ
A track from the male group ATEEZ, Block B’s junior group, featured on their 2019 full album TREASURE EP.FIN: All To Action.
Over a track that blends EDM and R&B, the beautiful vocals pile on the poignancy.
Leader Kim Hongjoong and rapper Song Mingi took part in writing the lyrics, which depict a self-questioning figure struggling with who they are and searching for an unseen future.
It’s an excellent song—definitely give it a listen!
The First LoveMinseo
A love song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of first love.
“I can’t look at you…” “Even so, my heart remembers you…” It captures that sweet-and-sour, somewhat youthful crush.
Minseo had been preparing to debut as a member of GFRIEND, but after withdrawing, she became a solo artist.
Her beautiful singing voice drew attention, and she has been gaining popularity since around 2018.
Although she hasn’t attracted much attention overseas yet, her song “Is Who” surged in popularity on YouTube, and since then, many say she may gain worldwide recognition in the future.
After You’ve GoneM.C The Max
M.C the MAX has long been supported as a Korean band and is also known for having Isu, who is called one of the “Big Four Vocalists of Korea.” Their song “After You’ve Gone,” as the title suggests, is a grand ballad themed around heartbreak.
Please enjoy Isu’s overwhelming vocal prowess and the beautiful melody.
Meteor(유성)RooRee(루리)
Meteor means a shooting star.
It’s a rare kind of love song that uses the Milky Way and similar imagery, with the theme of a so-called long-distance relationship.
“Protect me forever with an unchanging love”—it’s a love song that beautifully sings of a pure maiden’s heart with such a lovely phrase.
The singer is RooRee, a young artist steadily gaining popularity, whose clear, translucent voice is truly addictive.
Another Day먼데이 키즈(Monday Kiz), 펀치(Punch)
It’s a striking song featuring the interplay between the trio Monday Kiz—Jin-sung, Han-byul, and Seung-hee—and the female solo artist Punch.
It was used as an insert song in the 2019 drama Hotel Del Luna starring IU.
With lyrics written from both male and female perspectives, the duet portrays a man and woman who long for each other unbearably.
It’s a heart-fluttering yet bittersweet love song that makes you wonder what will happen to the two lovers.