Tearjerker K-pop ballads: Korean songs that will make you cry
When do you break down in tears?
When you go through a breakup, when you can no longer see someone important to you—so many emotions can well up at times like these.
Here, we carefully curate and introduce K-pop “songs that make you cry” that stand close to each person’s desire to weep.
From tracks that overwhelm with grand, expansive worlds to songs that intimately capture everyday life, we cover a wide range—classic staples, of course, and new releases added as they come.
May these emotion-rich songs unique to K-pop help soothe your heart, even just a little.
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K-POP Ballads That Will Make You Cry: Tearjerker Songs from Korea (81–90)
봄은 있었다Younha
A song included on Just Listen, released in May 2013 by Younha, a singer-songwriter from South Korea.
It’s a mid-tempo ballad—the classic kind that swells gently and tenderly.
The lyrics, which resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or parting, combined with Younha’s delicate vocals, tighten the chest.
It leaves a strong impression with lyrics that look back on a love that passed with the arrival of spring and depict a new beginning.
The line, “Back then, I didn’t know that change itself was pain,” is especially moving.
A perfect ballad for long nights, where feelings of longing spill over.
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.
Glowing LightHYNN
A song by the accomplished Korean vocalist HYNN, released in June 2024.
Alongside its beautifully resonant melody, it carries a powerful message that you can find hope even in difficult times.
The story that she sang on a Christian music channel even before her debut also conveys her convictions and deep passion for singing.
Performed on the Korean music program “The Show,” this track truly shines in live performances as well.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push forward when you’re experiencing setbacks or feeling stuck.
Cry AgainDavichi
A Korean ballad with a poignant melody that sinks into the heart and vocals that convey overflowing, uncontrollable emotion.
Released as one of the double title tracks on Davichi’s fifth mini-album “Davichi Hug” in January 2015, this song portrays the pain of parting and the tears that fall once again.
The music video, filmed in Budapest, Hungary, also stirs the heart with its bittersweet storytelling.
It’s a track that stays close to you when you want to heal the wounds of heartbreak or when your feelings for someone are about to spill over.
Its delicate emotional expression and beautiful harmonies resonate deeply.
I Loved You Like a MovieBEN
A ballad that portrays a movie-like romance has been released.
It’s a track unveiled in July 2024 by the female solo artist, Ben.
Her crystal-clear vocals vividly capture fragile yet beautiful memories of love.
With lyrical lyrics and a melody that evoke a cinematic scene, it strikes straight to the heart.
It’s perfect for those who have experienced the end of a romance or want to look back on precious memories.
It will surely resonate with anyone who dreams of a drama-like love.