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: moving, heart-touching tracks that bring you to tears (141–150)
Falling In LoveDavichi (다비치)
Davichi is a female duo consisting of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung.
This song was featured in the drama “The Beauty Inside.” Even after experiencing a breakup with the man she loves, he remains like a dream to her—someone she cannot erase from her memory.
Having become certain of that, the thought of living on with this sadness is unbearably painful.
Also, the exquisite interplay of the two singers’ voices makes this song especially captivating.
Broken HeartMONSTAX
A heartbreak ballad by MONSTA X that vividly captures lingering feelings and a profound sense of loss after a breakup.
This moving track, included on their September 2015 mini-album “RUSH,” portrays the ache of being the only one still trapped in memories while the other person has already moved on—an unrequited, bittersweet longing powerfully conveyed through the members’ emotive vocals.
The song showcases a delicate side of a group best known for their strong beats and high-energy performances.
The album “RUSH” reached No.
6 on the Gaon Chart and sold over 30,000 copies.
Thanks in part to this achievement, they won the Next Generation Asian Artist Award at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Give it a listen when you want to face the pain of heartbreak or when you’re wrestling with unresolved feelings.
편지 (The Letter)Kimu Gwanjin
This is a moving ballad by Kim Kwang-jin, a singer-songwriter highly acclaimed in Korea.
His warm, gentle voice and a simple yet heartfelt melody are truly captivating.
The piano and strings weave together with emotional richness, offering a calm yet deeply touching experience.
Included on his third album, “It’s Me,” released in 2000, this piece has been covered by many artists and remains beloved.
Its natural expression of feeling and universal themes enrich the song’s storytelling world.
It’s a track that quietly stays by your side when your heart wavers or when you’re thinking of someone—one I highly recommend you listen to.
잊지 말아요Baek Ji Young
Many people might feel tears welling up when they listen to “Don’t Forget” (잊지말아요), don’t you think? It’s a smash hit as part of the OST for the drama IRIS by Baek Ji-young, a singer who represents the Korean ballad scene.
The lyrics sing of timeless feelings for a loved one that never fade with time.
And Baek Ji-young’s vocals beautifully express that world, resonating with a lingering tone as if her voice were a single instrument.
It’s a masterpiece that gently seeps into your heart without you having to think about anything.
For your futureCHANSUNG(2PM)
The drama theme song sung by 2PM’s Chansung is imbued with a bittersweet desire to rekindle a lost relationship from the past.
Released in December 2024, the track is tied to the Japanese drama “Jun Kissa Inyeon,” in which he stars, and strongly reflects the show’s worldview.
Chansung’s warm vocals feel almost like he’s speaking directly to you, resulting in a moving ballad.
It’s recommended for those who want to move forward after heartbreak and regret.
Enjoying it alongside the drama will bring an even deeper emotional experience.
Longing For The One I LostHYNN
A heart-stirring love ballad that weaves together melancholy and hope.
It’s a definitive track released in December 2024 by the highly skilled singer-songwriter Hynn (Park Hye-won).
The song gives voice to lingering feelings and regrets for a lost lover, along with a poignant wish to meet again.
Hynn’s powerful yet delicate vocals beautifully capture the pain and nostalgia of heartbreak.
Another highlight is that Young K of the popular band DAY6 penned the lyrics.
With emotionally rich vocals and relatable lyrics, this song is sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to reflect on a past relationship or renew your feelings for someone special.
Why not let yourself be carried away by Hynn’s soulful voice?
See you later(있어줘요)Jang Deok Cheol(장덕철)
The group singing this song, which features strikingly beautiful male vocals, is called Jang Deok Cheol.
It sounds like a single person’s name, but it’s actually derived from the three members’ names: Jang Jun-hyuk, Dokin, and Lim Cheol.
Released in 2019, the song expresses a man’s longing for his ex-girlfriend to come back to him.
He apologizes and promises to fix his flaws—but will those words ever reach her? It’s a painfully sorrowful song about the feeling that no matter how many times you apologize, nothing will change.