K-POP and Korean tear-jerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring you to tears

그때 헤어지면 돼 (Only then)Roy Kim

로이킴 (Roy Kim) – 그때 헤어지면 돼 (Only then) MV

It’s a warm ballad written and composed by Roy Kim himself, wrapped in his calm, soothing voice.

He sings about wanting to be loved, yet even as he voices those feelings, he says, “Let’s both live freely.” If we grow apart or our hearts drift away, “then we can just part ways when that time comes”—it’s an almost too-free song.

It feels boundless, doesn’t it? Perhaps it reflects Roy Kim’s personality.

When you listen to it while in a long-distance relationship, it matches your feelings so well it can bring you to tears.

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On A Rainy Day(비가 내리는 날에는)YOUNHA(윤하)

[MV] YOUNHA(윤하) _ On A Rainy Day(비가 내리는 날에는)

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.”

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Us, AgainSEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) – 우리, 다시(Us, Again)

A song filled with deep feelings for fans was released in June 2020.

Layered over gentle piano and acoustic guitar, SEVENTEEN’s delicate vocals create a calm and sentimental ballad.

Woozi participated in the production, and the track carries a strong message about walking forward together even in difficult times.

Although it is an unofficial song produced as part of the documentary series “SEVENTEEN: Hit The Road,” the music video features handwritten lyrics by the members, conveying their sincere feelings toward fans.

It’s a song to listen to in moments when you want to feel that your hearts are connected, even when you’re apart from someone important.

You, Clouds, RainHeize Feat. Shin Yong Jae

헤이즈 (Heize) – 비도 오고 그래서 (You, Clouds, Rain) (Feat. 신용재 (Shin Yong Jae)) MV

Do you have someone you can’t forget? Heize’s “You, Clouds, Rain,” a song about lingering feelings that remain even after a breakup, is a perfect, bittersweet track for rainy days.

As you recall the days you cherished with that special someone tucked away in a corner of your heart, be sure to give it a listen.

Good GoodbyeHwasa

화사 (HWASA) – ‘Good Goodbye’ MV

A digital single released by Hwasa, known as a member of MAMAMOO, from P NATION in October 2025.

It contemplates whether a parting moment can be called a “good goodbye,” portraying the struggle of suppressing one’s own feelings while wishing the other person happiness, set to a mid-tempo, ballad-like arrangement.

Hwasa was deeply involved in writing and composing, and the minimalist production highlights the nuances in her voice.

The emotional boiling point arrives as the melody soars in the chorus.

The music video features actor Park Jung-min, carefully depicting the quiet acceptance of separation between lovers.

An alternate version by the string quartet Duomo was released simultaneously, expanding the afterglow through orchestration.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to empathize with pain that doesn’t need to scream.