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: Tearjerker Songs from Korea—Deeply Moving Tracks That Bring You to Tears (131–140)
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.
헤어져줘서 고마워(Thank you for Goodbye)벤(BEN)
Ben is a singer who is quite petite—147 cm tall—which is rare in the Korean music scene.
Yet she’s known as a “small giant,” renowned for her overwhelming vocal skill and power.
This song, titled “Thank You for Breaking Up with Me,” hints at a rather complicated love story.
You can imagine the complex back-and-forth with a man who’s about to apologize even as she has decided to end things after no longer feeling love in the relationship.
Breakups are sad, but if staying together out of inertia won’t lead anywhere, the painful decision to let go can ultimately help a woman grow.
불어온다(NOT THE END)Highlight
The title track from Highlight’s third mini-album “The Blowing,” which marked their comeback after roughly four years in 2021.
When you go through heartbreak or setbacks, it can be scary to move forward, right? This song feels like it has the power to set those precious memories and halted time in motion again.
Highlight’s harmonies and beautiful falsettos are striking, and the more you listen, the closer you get to tears.
The warm lyrics, with member Lee Gikwang participating, are also deeply moving.
Like spring that surely arrives and brings new buds, it lifts your spirits and fills you with hope!
DIVINEshōjo jidai
A grand ballad adorned with a crystal-clear, beautiful melody and lyrics that are both heartrending and powerful.
It was included on the 2014 album “THE BEST.” The strong harmonies of all nine Girls’ Generation members stir the heart, singing of courage and hope to move forward through hardship.
Within the magnificent soundscape woven by strings and piano, each member’s voice blends beautifully.
As the final official recording by the group’s nine-member lineup including Jessica, this song holds deep significance for fans.
It is a gem of a ballad that showcases Girls’ Generation’s musical prowess—one that resonates when you’ve faced setbacks or farewells and need the courage to look ahead.
On Such a DayWINTER
A ballad whose gentle healing permeates through a wistful melody.
Sung by Winter of the girl group aespa, this track was released in April 2025 as part of the OST for the drama “Someday Wise Resident Life.” The song portrays the struggles and growth of the drama’s young doctors, and Winter’s tender vocals embrace unbidden sadness and loneliness in a way that resonates deeply.
Her clear voice overflows with empathy and comfort.
It’s a song that will quietly stay by your side when you feel a sudden pang of loneliness or when your heart is tired.
FOREVERD.O
A ballad that fuses a heartwarming melody with delicate vocals.
D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, released it in April 2025 as part of the OST for the drama “Someday, a Wise Resident Life.” The gentle tones of piano and strings leave a strong impression, and the song richly conveys the importance of supporting one another.
D.O.’s soft voice combined with the melodic lines delivers an even deeper emotional impact.
It harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s moving story and is sure to resonate with viewers.
It’s a wonderful track that makes you want to cherish the bonds you share with your loved ones.