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: Heart-touching, Tear-inducing Tracks (101–110)
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.
Time and Trace하현상 (Ha Hyun Sang)
To varying degrees, everyone probably finds themselves caught up in past events at times, don’t they? This is a song that stays by your side in those moments.
It’s a bittersweet rock ballad by Ha Hyunsang—who served as guitarist and vocalist for Hoppipolla and won the audition program Superband, which also produced LUCY.
Released in 2023 as the title track of his first album, it captures the aimlessness of wandering through days without direction and the helplessness that comes with the passage of time.
It seeps into those emotions.
In the end, a saving phrase turns your gaze forward, and the lyrics—urging you toward the next path—touch the heartstrings once again.
I want you to be happyA Pink
A gentle ballad that tenderly wraps around the precious days spent walking alongside friends.
Released in April 2022 by the girl group Apink, this number is filled with gratitude for their fans.
All members were involved in its production, with the lyrics penned by the group.
Over a calm melody woven by piano and strings, their vocals convey heartfelt sincerity.
Directly expressing years of bonds and mutual support, this song is perfect to listen to with close friends.
When you want to express gratitude that words can’t capture, it will surely stay close to your heart.
Your eyes tellBTS
An original Japanese ballad by BTS overflowing with emotion and featuring an exquisite high-tone vocal.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Your Eyes Tell,” starring Yuriko Yoshitaka and Ryusei Yokohama, a remake of the Korean drama “Always.” The Japanese lyrics are very beautiful.
The sound—which Jung Kook took part in—feels like the light of dawn, and conveys a powerful resolve to “move forward no matter what happened in the past.” A song that brims with Jung Kook’s talent! With an atmosphere like offering up a prayer, this track stays close to you in hard times and brings you to tears.
Love PoemIU
A track from the album of the same name released in 2019.
The lyrics were written by IU.
It’s a love song dedicated to everyone going through pain or hardship.
Carried by IU’s beautiful voice, the feelings swell and it’s enough to bring you to tears.
The way the song gradually expands in scale also lets your emotions overflow.
Some say it was written for her close friend Sulli, which gives it a lot to think about—about what it means to live.
It’s a song filled with her earnest feelings, like she’s quietly staying by your side.
K-pop/Korean tear-jerking songs: moving, heart-touching tracks that bring tears (111–120)
Make U SmileYENA
A poignant ballad whose moist, tender vocals bring tears to your eyes.
This emotionally rich song by Yena—who has been steadily growing her fanbase since her solo debut—conveys a fragile longing: to keep a promise made with a loved one who has been lost, and to hope for a reunion someday.
Created with the wish to bring “smiles” to its listeners, the track is included on the mini album “SMARTPHONE,” released in August 2022.
It fully showcases the expressive power she cultivated as a former member of IZ*ONE.
Offering warmth and hope, it will resonate with those who spend nights alone or have experienced parting from someone dear.
The promise to keep from swaying in the wind teaches listeners the steadfast strength of love.
CoinciDestinyWeki Meki
A song that sings of bittersweet meetings and partings.
It’s the final single given before Weki Meki’s disbandment, released in June 2024.
The story of a chance encounter turning into an eternal bond overlaps with the group’s seven years of memories.
Its bright, forward-looking sound feels distinctly Weki Meki.
The lyrics, sprinkled with beautiful metaphors, likely carry a message of gratitude to the fans.
You can feel the sentiments of the eight-member idol group who have shone together.
It’s a song that gives you energy as always—perfect for moments when you want to look ahead and take your next step.