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)
Eternal LightNEW!JINSOL
JINSOL, formerly a member of APRIL and now active as a singer-songwriter—pronounced Jin-sol.
Building on the well-regarded vocal skills she showcased during her group days, she creates works that project her own emotions.
Her new song is Eternal Light, released in February 2026 as her 4th digital single, an R&B ballad that evokes the end of winter.
Centered on themes of an undying light and love, its strong, message-driven appeal comes from her direct involvement in writing and composing.
The gentle piano intertwined with her warm voice resonates with a vow to stay by your side even in the storm.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to alone late at night, recommended for those who enjoy calm ballads.
헤어지자 말해요(Let’s Say Goodbye)박재정(Parc Jae Jung)
Park Jae-jung, whose voice blends gentleness with power, is loved by many.
Among the songs he sings, the heartbreak ballad “헤어지자 말해요 (Let’s Say Goodbye)” is especially known for making listeners cry.
As the title suggests, it portrays a man who wishes the woman would be the one to bring up the breakup, and a woman who tries to do so but hesitates.
However, if you listen closely, you can tell that deep down they don’t really want to part—that’s the part that brings tears.
As time goes byPark Boram
A track included on singer Park Boram’s EP “The Last Song,” released to commemorate her 10th anniversary since debut.
It’s a gem of a ballad that tugs at the hearts of ballad fans.
The poignant lyrics about the passage of time and parting, paired with piano melodies and her emotionally rich vocals, resonate deeply.
Released in August 2024, this song is a rearrangement of the piece she performed in the finals of a 2010 audition program.
Coming out after Park Boram’s sudden passing, it has deeply moved her fans.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to reminisce about someone dear.
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.
Baby Don’t CryEXO
EXO is a boy group that presents a global world with a planet-themed concept.
This song is included on their 2013 first album, XOXO (KISS & HUG), which became a million seller.
It’s a love song that draws you in with a heartrending piano line, lyrical melody, and unison vocals.
Its tumultuous beauty leaves a strong impression.
Inspired by The Little Mermaid, the track overlaps with an unfulfilled love that brings tears.
Even if the tragic ending is unavoidable, the heartfelt wish is that the one you love won’t be sad.