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)
어떤날엔(Someday)Kimu Jefan
The OST from the drama “Crash Landing on You,” which became a hit in Japan through Netflix.
The singer, Kim Jaehwan, is a former member of Wanna One, the legendary limited-time boy group formed from season 2 of the audition show PRODUCE 101.
What stands out most is his overwhelming vocal ability—it truly moves your emotions.
You can feel the deepening feelings that grow by overcoming hardships, mirroring the drama’s story, and the emotions that build day by day, to the point that tears just start to fall.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone precious to you.
A Walk To Goodbye(이별을 걷다)Ō Chi-retsu (Fan Chiyoru)
“A Walk To Goodbye” is a track by Hwang Chi-yeul, a popular Korean singer.
As the title suggests when translated into Japanese—“A Road to Farewell”—it’s a love ballad themed around heartbreak.
The lyrics are quite moving, so be sure to check the Japanese translation as well.
The music video, which features a cinematic, story-like quality, is also a must-see.
K-POP and Korean Tearjerker Songs: Heart-touching, Tear-inducing Tracks (101–110)
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…
Stand by UTōhōshinki
A track from their activities in Japan released in 2009.
It’s a heartbreak song, but while depicting the passage of time and the regret of breaking up, it also sings of a love that remains unchanged, overflowing with warmth.
Like “Why Did I Fall in Love with You?”, Tohoshinki’s songs that convey this kind of bittersweet emotion really pierce the heart.
I’m proud of how they’ve continued to protect Tohoshinki even as a duo, and listening to the song makes the feelings well up and brings me to the brink of tears.
It’s a song that makes you cry with a sudden rush of nostalgia and a new sense of hope.
We(우리가)BAEK Z YOUNG(백지영)
Released in 2019, this is a tear-jerking ballad by Baek Ji-young, known as the queen of Korean ballads.
It became a hot topic and has been covered by many artists.
The title ‘우리가’ is pronounced ‘Uriga’ and is repeated many times in the chorus.
It means ‘we.’ The lyrics poignantly keep asking: How did the “we,” who were supposed to be in love, end up with such a sad ending?
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.
산소호흡기(Respirator)HAN, Seungmin
A warm, empathetic piece has arrived.
It’s a co-composed song by Han and Seungmin, members of the Korea-born group Stray Kids.
Released in June 2024 as a gift to fans, it’s included in the unofficial discography series SKZ-RECORD.
The song is imbued with the desire to stand by those facing difficulties and to kindle hope.
You can feel a strong wish to become someone’s support—almost like a respirator sustaining their breath.
The gentle yet powerful melody intertwines with the two’s expressive vocals, reminding us of the importance of deep bonds and trust.
It’s a tender track that can become a source of comfort for anyone living through uncertain days.