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 Stir the Heart and Bring Tears (121–130)
I’ll BE THERESTAYC
This is a track from the mini-album “STEREOTYPE,” released in 2021 by the girl group STAC, known for their hit “ASAP.” It’s a breakup song that longs for someone who has gone away.
Centered around a chic sound with shimmering, twangy guitar, the members’ beautiful high notes—each showing their unique colors—gently cradle those restless, directionless feelings.
The slightly tough front they put up is heartbreaking, but the candid line right before the final chorus really hits you again.
A masterpiece that brings tears with its unwavering love.
DoorAria (tripleS)
A track from the single album “Structure of Sadness” by Aria, a unit of the 24-member female idol group tripleS.
It’s a gem featuring poignant lyrics by Hayes and standout production by KZ.
The song portrays the emotions of mourning a lost love while still holding hope for a reunion, with Dahyun’s lead vocals being absolutely breathtaking.
It expresses emptiness and loneliness, infused with a heartfelt plea for a loved one to return.
Give it a listen on rainy days or after a breakup—it’s sure to soothe the pain with its rich melodies.
It’s Love(사랑인걸)Huh Gak(허각)
When it comes to tear-jerking Korean songs, you can’t leave out Huh Gak’s heartbreaking breakup tracks.
Released in July 2024, this piece gives voice to feelings for someone that won’t fade even as the days go by.
It portrays emotions anyone can relate to, like how words of love can stir up pain and the longing to hold that person once more.
True to Huh Gak, who has earned high praise for drama OSTs, it’s a song that seeps into your heart alongside its visuals.
On nights when you want to heal the wounds of a breakup, it will gently stay by your side.
Forget YouSejin
Sejin is an artist also known as the main vocalist of the six-member K-POP idol group WANNA.B.
The track she released as part of her solo activities is “Forget You.” Its slightly retro, nostalgic sound pairs perfectly with Sejin’s vocals, and just listening to it can naturally bring tears to your eyes.
K-POP: Tearjerker Songs from Korea—Deeply Moving Tracks That Bring You to Tears (131–140)
I believed in time.YOUNHA(윤하)
This is a track included on Younha’s 2013 album Subsonic; she has also been active in Japan.
The title means “I Believed in Time,” and it’s a rock number that looks back on the time spent with a loved one.
As the gradually intensifying sound, the richly expressive guitar tones, and Younha’s low vocal timbre come together, the emotions slowly well up.
Even after parting, the time you shared doesn’t vanish—it undeniably exists.
You find yourself in tears, longing for those unmistakably happy moments.
GoodbyeEun Gaeun
A love song released in January 2019 by vocalist Eun Ga-eun, who captivates listeners with her alluring vocal range and rich expressiveness.
It’s an emotional ballad that seems to warmly envelop fans’ ears.
After a breakup, it conveys the sorrowful feeling of never forgetting the affectionate moments shared.
The track expresses sadness by harmonizing a grand-scale sound and sweet piano tones with Eun Ga-eun’s uniquely charming timbre and sensitivity.
TimelessSG WANNABE
A famous award-winning song by the group SG Wannabe, who debuted in 2004.
It captures the emotions right before a breakup—he doesn’t truly want to part, but he sends her off warmly, and that tender, aching male perspective brings you to tears.
Even if they can’t be together, the time they shared was real, and the song is filled with gratitude for the beautiful memories they made.
It resonates even more when you’ve gone through something similar.
Spurred by a performance on MBC’s variety show “Hangout with Yoo,” it climbed back up the charts in 2021.
It’s kind of wonderful how songs like this gain even more support as time goes by.