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)
Remember MeKYUHYUN
Speaking of Kyuhyun, the youngest (maknae) of Super Junior under SM Entertainment, he’s renowned for his outstanding vocals even among K-pop idols.
This track is a poignant love song from his 2015 solo release, “Again, When the Fall Comes – The 2nd Mini Album.” No one dates with a breakup in mind, yet we inevitably go through such experiences.
The heartrending feelings of a man trying, with a fragile heart, to let go of the woman he still loves will move you to tears.
Loving someone, yet not being able to make it work—that’s just too painful!
A Song For YouNu’Est
A ballad released in 2019, when NU’EST celebrated their 7th debut anniversary.
It’s a song dearly loved by fans.
All the members wrote the lyrics together, and the heartfelt message they wanted to deliver to fans resonates warmly and gently.
The long-awaited Japanese version, released after a while, stirs up all kinds of emotions—the feeling of having waited so long—and can even move you to tears.
It’s a song of gratitude built on cherished feelings and careful attention to every detail.
It really makes your heart swell.
EYES, NOSE, LIPS -KR Ver.-SOL (from BIGBANG)
“EYES, NOSE, LIPS” was born from SOL’s real-life experience.
It’s based on a breakup he went through with a former lover.
From this true-to-life heartbreak song, it went on to become a major global hit.
The title is striking, and it implicitly means he remembers every detail of his ex-girlfriend.
Her gestures and the way she touched him are seared vividly into his mind.
With memories that clear, you’d think it wouldn’t be painful—but of course it is.
You can really feel the push and pull of wanting to let go but being unable to.
K-pop and Korean Tearjerker Songs: Moving, Heartfelt Tracks That Bring You to Tears (151–160)
TURTLETwice
A cute number overflowing with pop appeal.
It’s included on the 2017 full album “Twicetagram.” It’s so cute and rhythmic that at first it may seem far from a tearjerker, but the lyrics—where feelings compared to a balloon keep swelling—resonate and can make you a little teary.
The way it expresses the difference in the pace of men’s and women’s feelings through the hare and the tortoise is unique and totally relatable! The gentle, conversational vocal delivery is wonderful, too.
I think it hits especially deep when you’re in the lovey-dovey stage.
Bluefrom20 X HELLO GLOOM
A collaborative track by Korea-born FromTwenty and HelloGloom.
Released in December 2024, this song blends drum and bass rhythms with elements of electronica for a high-velocity feel.
The English lyrics carry emotional depth, and the seamless handoff between vocal parts is beautiful, resonating with listeners.
Distributed by the WAY BETTER label, with a lyric video currently available.
A solo show is also scheduled in Tokyo at the end of 2024.
It’s a perfect track for anyone seeking energetic music.
DEARESTTōhōshinki
A heartwarming ballad by the duo TVXQ, Yunho and Changmin.
It’s included on their album “ZONE,” released to commemorate their 20th anniversary in Japan.
The lyrics tell a cross-generational love story, fused with the unit’s mature expressiveness, creating a love song that feels like it could melt your heart.
You can really feel the song’s straightforward message.
It’s a track packed with the charm that TVXQ has built over 20 years of history.
Why not listen to it together with someone special?
내사랑 내곁에Kimu Hyonshiku
This is a huge hit by Kim Hyun-sik, who has been described as the Korean Yutaka Ozaki.
Released in 1991, its title means “My Love, By My Side,” and it was adapted into a film in 2009.
Recorded before he fell ill and released posthumously, the song features Hyun-sik’s husky voice, which feels gently yet warmly enveloping—enough to bring tears to your eyes.
It sounds as if he’s singing with his very soul.
Even now, it continues to be covered by many artists and is passed down as an immortal classic.