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: emotionally moving tracks that tug at your heartstrings and bring tears (1–10)
Like WaterWENDY
WENDY, who continues to shine as the main vocalist of Red Velvet, made her long-awaited solo debut in 2021 with this song.
It’s a ballad as vast and embracing as the open sea.
Like water—essential to human life—it sings, “You are precious, too,” gently wrapping up even the worst of days.
WENDY’s expansive yet delicate vocals and the romantic melody seep in all the more deeply when times are tough.
The soft ad-libs in the interlude hit you right in the heart, and the climactic final chorus, where emotions overflow, is a total tearjerker.
It’s a gentle song that stays by your side amid days that are far from perfect.
울고 싶지 않아 (Don’t Wanna Cry)SEVENTEEN(세븐틴)
SEVENTEEN’s heartbreak song, created by the group themselves—handling choreography, music production, and lyrics—showcases the overwhelming popularity and talent they’ve built as a self-produced idol group.
The latter half, where they sing about the bittersweet contradiction of saying “I don’t want to see you” while actually “wanting to see you so badly,” is especially poignant and tear-inducing.
With their long-awaited Japan debut set, expectations for their future success are higher than ever.
The Happiest GirlBLACKPINK
With their overwhelming charisma, BLACKPINK has become a girl group that can now be called global celebrities.
“The Happiest Girl” is a ballad included on their album Born Pink, marking their first comeback in two years.
Its tone evokes a Western pop sensibility, drawing you instantly into its wistful atmosphere.
It’s a heartbreaking breakup song that lays bare the pain of being dumped by a lover.
Even while lingering attachment remains, the determination to stay strong is so poignant it brings you to tears.
There are times when you just want to forcibly suppress painful feelings, right? Not limited to romance, this song lets you deeply empathize in those moments and gives you the courage to move on to the next step.
K-pop and Korean tearjerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring you to tears (11–20)
LOVE SCENARIOiKON
A signature song by iKON released in 2018, it’s the title track of their second album, RETURN.
The lyrics and composition were done by B.I, who was the leader until 2019, with Bobby also contributing to the lyrics.
The melody is pleasant with a touch of ennui, and the beauty of the chorus is especially striking.
The lyrics, which take a positive view of a love that has ended, are wonderful and make you want to hit repeat.
The latter half of the song, which brightens as if depicting a heart that has broken free, paradoxically brings you to tears!
The Truth UntoldBTS
A dramatic tearjerker from BTS.
The only instrument used is the piano, which really highlights the members’ vocal abilities.
The song’s world is a garden where a castle of sand stands—a slightly unreal, fantasy-like setting.
The woman he loves is hiding somewhere in the garden.
He wants to find her, but his feelings are in conflict.
He’s afraid of showing his true self.
It makes him realize how difficult it is to bare yourself to the one you love.
for me (feat.MRCH)JINJIN
A moving track that shakes the heart with its emotional vocals.
Released on May 20, 2024, this work traces JinJin’s journey from his trainee days to the present.
JinJin is a highly skilled artist who shines as the leader of ASTRO.
As the second installment of his own “JIN LAB Project,” this release is imbued with the feelings of someone who has overcome many challenges.
The collaboration with MRCH further elevates the song’s appeal.
It’s an empowering message song that gives you a chance to face yourself when you feel lost in life.
Either Wayive
Since their debut, the girl group IVE has continued to captivate people not only with records and unforgettable moments, but with so much more.
This song is one of the triple title tracks that was pre-released from their first EP, “I’VE MINE,” in October 2023.
While it’s a message song that contrasts with their previous works, which showcased glamorous charm and powerful style, you can still truly feel IVE’s essence.
Its gentle words fit the times we live in, and the lyrics—overlapping with the group’s image—quietly bring tears to your eyes.