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)
Take It SlowTIOT
A five-member boy group, TIOT, released this ballad in November 2024.
It offers comfort and encouragement to those worn out by hectic everyday life.
The rich strings and refreshing vocals blend beautifully, resonating with listeners.
Its message—“there’s no need to rush”—comes through gently in the relaxed tempo.
This is their third digital single, and the modern album cover also stands out.
It’s a track where the members’ excellent vocal abilities shine within a calm atmosphere.
Perfect for a night when you want to take things slow.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung
An emotional duet ballad by Monday Kiz, the Korean vocal group renowned for their overwhelming vocal prowess, and actor Lee Yi Kyung.
The track is the title song of the single “Monday Kiz’s Footprints Vol.1 (with Lee Yi Kyung),” released in July 2025, and is a remake of a beloved classic originally featured on the OST of the 2006 drama “Wolf (늑대).” It seems to portray the aching hearts of two people irresistibly drawn together by inescapable fate.
The contrast between Monday Kiz’s soul-stirring vocals and Lee Yi Kyung’s emotionally rich singing is deeply moving.
The grand harmonies immediately draw listeners into the world of the story.
It’s perfect for a night when you want to immerse yourself in a dramatic ballad—give it a listen.