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: tracks that deeply resonate and bring tears (21–30)
I Loved You Like a MovieBEN
A ballad that paints a cinematic love story has been released.
It’s a track unveiled in July 2024 by female solo artist Ben.
Her clear, translucent vocals vividly capture the fragile yet beautiful memories of love.
With lyrical lyrics and a melody that feel like a scene from a film, it strikes straight at the listener’s heart.
It’s perfect for those who’ve experienced the end of a romance or want to look back on cherished memories.
It will surely resonate with anyone who dreams of a drama-like love.
This new song adds to Ben’s extensive discography and has captivated many fans.
Best Of MeBTS
A track that intoxicates with its exquisitely polished melody line and visuals that feel like a coming-of-age film, so moving it tightens your chest.
Occasional images of a lunar eclipse evoke the moon, which can only reveal its presence when lit by the sun.
Two people who once overlapped drift apart, and the plea—“You’re precious to me, so please don’t go”—grips the heart.
The song was provided by The Chainsmokers, the songwriter-producer duo behind a monster hit with 400 million views on YouTube.
한숨 (BREATHE)Lee Hi
A moving ballad by Lee Hi, who debuted as a sensational rookie with overwhelming vocal prowess.
It’s also known for having lyrics penned by SHINee’s Jonghyun.
When I think that each word—so genuinely comforting to the weary—was spun from his own delicate heart and personal struggles, I am left speechless.
The song was performed in his memory at the 32nd Golden Disc Awards.
Through the NightIU
IU’s ‘Through the Night’ is a song I want you to listen to on nights when your heart overflows with love for someone.
IU’s clear voice pairs perfectly with the honest, sweet lyrics, creating a bittersweet yet warm and gentle masterpiece.
You might even find yourself wanting to fall in love as you listen.
SmileJ Rabbit
The song that soothes me when I’m having a tough day or feeling down is ‘웃으며 넘길래 (Smile).’ It’s by the female duo J Rabbit—vocalist Jung Hae-sun and instrumentalist Jung Da-woon—and is included on their 2012 album ‘Looking Around.’ It’s the kind of song that gently stays close to the feelings you’re holding in your heart, saying, “There are days like that,” and it moves me to tears.
The piano melody also slips right into those sentimental emotions.
People often say, “Smile especially when times are hard,” and this warm track truly gives you that strength.
