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 tear-jerking songs: tracks that deeply move the heart and bring tears (71–80)
Moon and SunriseBoA
A single in which BoA’s lyrics, crafted to tug at the heartstrings, fit perfectly with a melody line that strikes a chord.
Perhaps because she had only recently come to Japan from Korea, the lyrics were written entirely in hiragana, but the fact that only the word “涙” (tears) was written in kanji hints at BoA’s talent as a lyricist.
It later drew attention again when Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany covered it in Korean.
Indestructibleshōjo jidai
A newly included track on Girls’ Generation’s best-of album, “Indestructible” means something that cannot be destroyed.
It’s a special song about the bond with their fans, and its lyric video—featuring handwritten messages and more expressions of their feelings for fans—makes it irresistible for SONE (the fan nickname).
On A Rainy Day(비가 내리는 날에는)YOUNHA(윤하)
A ballad by Younha, who has also released music in Japan.
It compares post-breakup tears to rain, and her voice—both powerful and delicate—gently soaks in like a drizzle.
The soaring high notes in the latter half are a must-hear! It’s included on the album “STABLE MINDSET.”
Smile FlowerSEVENTEEN
A signature track included on SEVENTEEN’s 3rd mini album, “Going Seventeen.” With its beautiful, fleeting melody and atmosphere, it felt like a departure from SEVENTEEN’s previous image at the time of its release—a bold new direction.
Written and composed by Woozi, the song carries a message of staying smiling even when apart.
In April 2017, the music video was released, drawing attention for portraying the group’s growth since their trainee days.
Performed on V LIVE on the 900th day after their debut, it has become a song that symbolizes the bond between SEVENTEEN and their fans.
A heartwarming ballad perfect for the spring season of meetings and farewells.
YOU KNOW ME BETTERkei
Lovelyz, the idol group that went on hiatus in 2021.
They were active in the 2010s, and each member is now thriving in her own field.
Among them, Kei is gaining popularity as a musical actress and singer.
Her new song is “YOU KNOW ME BETTER.” True to her musical-theater background, her emotionally rich vocals are moving.
If you’re looking for a song that will make you cry, be sure to check it out.
auditory hallucination,Jang Jae-in(feat. NaShow)
An insert song from the Korean drama “Kill Me, Heal Me,” which aired on MBC in Korea and achieved high ratings.
Used effectively throughout the dramatic tale of love and hate, it’s a memorable track highlighted by female singer-songwriter Jang Jae-in’s heartrending, wistful vocals.
It also drew attention when SEVENTEEN’s member Jeon Wonwoo performed the rap part at the 2016 Seoul Music Awards, the year SEVENTEEN won the Rookie of the Year award.
It was love지코 (ZICO) (Feat. LUNA of f(x))
The young genius Zico, who handles songwriting across a wide range from hard-hitting hip-hop to bittersweet ballads, produced the track.
Luna, the songstress of f(x), delivers the vocals.
The soaring, almost screamed high notes in the interlude convey a surge of emotion, creating a synergistic effect with the scenes featuring Mariko Shinoda, formerly of AKB48.