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 tear-jerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring tears to your eyes (161–170)
Make me cry(나를 울려)Cha Ga-eul, Jang Sae-byeok
The duet song “Make me cry” by Cha Ga-eul and Jang Se-byeok, who debuted in 2019 under Monday Kiz Company, was released in 2021.
It was produced by Lee Jin-sung of the male R&B unit Monday Kiz.
With lyrics and composition by Han Kyung-soo and Choi Han-sol—who worked on many ballads for the drama Start-Up—it’s a superb ballad that is lyrical and emotionally stirring.
The aching longing for an unforgettable love, layered with the duo’s beautiful harmonies, is sure to move you to tears.
나의 생각, 너의 기억 (My Thoughts, Your Memories)KYUHYUN (Kyuhyon)
It’s a track included on Super Junior member Kyuhyun’s solo debut album, “At Gwanghwamun.” The lyrics were written by TVXQ’s Changmin, and the composition was done by Kyuhyun himself.
It portrays the feelings that surface years after a breakup—the bittersweet ache of dating other people yet realizing you’ve never loved anyone as much as you loved “you.” Passionate feelings are something the other person can sense, of course, but you yourself surely know them best.
The inability to recall that burning passion, the lingering inability to forget an old lover—it’s heartbreaking.
Kyuhyun’s signature gentle yet emotionally brimming vocals further elevate the grand atmosphere of this song’s world.
K-POP and Korean tearjerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and move you to tears (171–180)
온도차(Your temperature)kimu bogyon (kimu bogyon/NEON)
A song released in 2020 by Kim Bo-kyung, who debuted in 2010.
It begins with a verse delivered as if her inner voice is spilling out, and the contrast with the chorus—where emotions overflow and can no longer be contained—is striking.
As the song draws to a close, the sound gradually diminishes, which truly feels like an expression of the title, “Temperature Difference.” Alongside Kim Bo-kyung’s expressive husky voice, a wave of bittersweet feelings rises—the sense that you’ll never see the same scenery again, never meet again.
The guitar melody will bring you to tears, too.
Wait Me ThereA Pink
A digital single celebrating the 13th anniversary of the girl group Apink.
It’s a warm track filled with gratitude for their fans.
While it looks back on beautiful memories, it also conveys the courage to keep moving forward.
The acoustic sound and emotive vocals truly resonate.
Released in April 2024, this song continues their tradition of dropping a fan song every year on their debut anniversary.
It’s a piece that sinks in even deeper when you listen while thinking of someone special.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced so many tear-jerking K-pop songs up to this point! Ballads are popular in Korea, and the way singers pour their emotions into smooth, tender melodies really resonates with the heart.
When times are tough, I don’t think it’s a bad idea to just cry it out.
I’d be happy if I could help you find your very own “crying song.”