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: Moving, Heartfelt Tracks That Bring You to Tears (61–70)
HeavenAilee(에일리)
Ailee, whose extraordinary, genius-level vocal ability drew attention even before her debut, released this as her debut song.
It’s a love song that sings of the ultimate love—how simply being with the one you love turns this world into heaven.
There are various interpretations of the music video, but one theory is that he has passed away.
She meets someone new, yet the look in his eyes is gentle, as if he’s blessing her happiness.
Because of YouAFTER SCHOOL
Rather than cute idols, After School’s third single gives a strong impression of elegant, sophisticated women.
It’s a breakup ballad, but the parts that express the frustration of loss are powerful, and the surging emotions are conveyed through the members’ unceasing, overflowing tears.
Sorry (Dear.daddy)f(x)
A track from f(x)’s first mini-album, NU ABO.
A heartwarming ballad that candidly expresses feelings toward a father.
Krystal and Luna sing the honest feelings of a daughter who can’t be straightforward with her dad, making the inner turmoil resonate painfully—an emotionally powerful song.
The SongBTOB
A medium-tempo ballad with BTOB’s signature beautiful melody and a comforting feel.
It’s the title track of their third full album, “Be Together,” released in 2022, marking their first comeback as a full group in four years—and the way the song title is naturally woven in is lovely.
While it can be read as a love song, the lyrics that convey their bond with fans quietly touch the heart.
Phrases like “for you” and “we’ll keep singing” are so moving they bring tears to your eyes.
The gentle vocals of all the members soften your mood—an ode to love packed with pure BTOB-ism.
Truly tear-jerking.
MoonASTRO
A tribute song filled with memories and hope.
This digital single was released in April 2025 to mark the second anniversary of Moonbin’s passing, featuring a collaboration between the boy group ASTRO and 22 artists who were close to him.
Written in part by ASTRO’s members and composed by JinJin, the track is a quietly resonant ballad.
The members’ careful, heartfelt vocals and the gently flowing, soothing melody line leave a strong impression.
The song has received praise from many artists—RM of BTS highlighted it on social media—and its deeply felt message of remembering someone dear is sure to touch many hearts.