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)
POSSIBLEWATERFIRE
A debut song by WATERFIRE, the vocal group born from the survival show “Build Up,” it’s a heartwarming pop ballad themed around challenge and hope.
The message—“If you keep believing, any future is possible”—really resonates.
Released in May 2024, the track blends the distinctive voices of its four members, offering courage to listeners.
As a group formed through a survival program, the song is filled with the feelings of people striving toward their dreams.
It’s sure to lift your spirits when you’re worn out by daily life or about to start something new.
AlwaysWanna One
A ballad included on their 2017 debut album “1×1=1 (TO BE ONE).” Its gentle, soothing melody and the way each member sings as if speaking softly to you truly resonate with the heart.
The lyrics are about building precious moments together with someone important, and just listening is enough to bring tears to your eyes.
The Korean title means “In This Place,” and I think it’s a song that makes you reflect on the irreplaceable time you’ve spent and feel a bond as if hearts are connecting through song.
The passionate final performance on PRODUCE 101 Season 2 is absolutely unforgettable.
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.
K-POP: Tearjerker Songs from Korea—Deeply Moving Tracks That Bring You to Tears (131–140)
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.
Counting DaysUrban Zakapa
A new song after three years, woven from longing and hope.
Urban Zakapa’s “Counting Days” is a moving track that counts the days spent thinking of someone you’ve lost.
The delicate harmonies of this three-member R&B group beautifully capture the pain of heartbreak and the wish for reunion.
Released in June 2024, the song marks a full-group comeback that meets fans’ expectations.
With warm vocals that resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup or is yearning to reunite with someone dear, it strikes straight to the heart.
Listening to this piece, you’ll feel both the loneliness of tallying lost love and the hope for the future seep into your soul.
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.