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)
so far awayAgust D Feat Suran
AGUST D is an alternate name used by BTS’s SUGA.
When SUGA was making his mixtape, he invited Suran—whose talent he fell in love with after meeting her—to feature on a track.
It’s a song that teeters on the edge of darkness, expressing despair over days when nothing goes right and even denying oneself.
When things don’t go well, it can be unbearably painful, can’t it? But sometimes, triggered by something small, things start to change little by little.
Suran’s beautiful vocals also feel deeply meaningful.
When I’m in so much pain that I don’t know what to do, this is the song that makes me want to cry my heart out.
Good Bye (Prod. Jungkey)Whee In
Among K-pop girl groups, MAMAMOO is known for their strong talent and enjoys high popularity among both women and men.
This is the solo track released by MAMAMOO’s Wheein in the fall of 2019.
The title is very straightforward—“Let’s break up” is something you’d rather not have to say in life, right? The wonderful boyfriend from the early days is gone now, and it’s a sad song about sorrow, confusion, and the resolve to part ways.
There are men who change once you start dating, aren’t there? The final “Let’s break up” line gives you goosebumps—it’s incredibly sad!
K-POP and Korean tear-jerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring you to tears (31–40)
Beautiful (뷰티풀)Wanna One
It’s no exaggeration to say that 2017 was their year.
This is “Beautiful,” a tender ballad by Wanna One, the monster group born from Produce 101.
Their previous release was a powerful, hard-hitting dance track, so I was surprised when they returned with a ballad like this for their comeback.
It’s the ultimate, beautiful breakup song—set to a nostalgic melody, it expresses the aching feelings for someone you can’t forget after parting.
RainTAEYEON 태연
A solo track following Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon’s “I.” In the place where Taeyeon is lost in memories, water fills the space, and she sleeps with a calm expression even though it should be impossible to breathe underwater.
This portrays how, though the memories that resurface are painful, she is still loved and protected by “you,” like the rain.
It’s a recommended song for when you want to fully sink into sadness.
PromiseChoi Yu Ree
A ballad released in April 2024 by singer-songwriter Choi Yuree.
Featured on the soundtrack of the drama “Queen of Tears,” this song delicately portrays the journey of healing from past wounds and the longing for pure love.
Its emotive vocals and gentle instrumentation sink deep into the heart.
The repeated, candid wish—“Even if I’m poor, I want to be loved”—tightens the listener’s chest.
It will resonate with those weary of romance or seeking new happiness.
A heartwarming love song, perfect for quiet, lingering nights.
Untitled (2014)G-DRAGON
This is a single cut from the solo album released by BIGBANG’s G-DRAGON.
He emphasized—and has spoken himself—that with this album he wasn’t working as G-DRAGON, but rather creating and performing under his real name, Kwon Ji-yong.
The song is said to carry a very profound, strongly messaged meaning.
The lyrics are about someone whose identity is unknown, yet who is undeniably unforgettable.
BlueBIGBANG
BIGBANG has earned popularity with their charisma, approachable worldview, and consistently high song quality.
They’re also well-regarded for their ballads.
“BLUE,” included on their 2012 mini album ALIVE, features heartbreak-themed lyrics that are truly tear-jerking.
It captures that helpless, paralyzed feeling—those blue emotions—sung in a calm, understated way that really hits home when you’re going through a breakup.
While it’s deeply sad, parts like the second verse also carry a certain warmth.
Like winter giving way to spring, it may be portraying the fleeting way our feelings shift over time.