Tickling your tear ducts! A collection of emotional and heartwarming K-pop tearjerker songs
What kind of songs move you?
Songs about bonds with cherished friends and family, love songs that promise forever, or heartbreakingly emotional ballads.
Warm, comforting tracks or grand, overwhelming ballads can really hit you in the feels, too.
Everyone is moved by different things, but we’ve carefully selected K-pop songs that are especially likely to stir your heart!
From relatively new releases to timeless classics passed down through the years, we’ll be featuring a wide range of tracks.
We hope you find a song that suits your taste!
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Tickling the tear ducts! A collection of emotional and warming K-pop tearjerker songs (91–100)
CINEMA (Lee Know & Seungmin)Stray Kids
A unit track released in March 2025 as part of the digital single “Mixtape : dominATE,” commemorating the seventh anniversary of the eight-member boy group Stray Kids’ debut.
It’s a ballad-style band song crafted by Lee Know and Seungmin, showcasing the charm of their vocals.
The band sound and dramatic progression resonate deeply, with the guitar adding a striking touch to the climax.
The music video, released on March 26, 2025, further enriches the song’s world.
With its emotive singing and emotional composition, it’s perfect for quiet moments with someone special or for nighttime drives.
LAST GOODBYEAKMU (Akdong Musician)
AKMU, a sibling duo known for their high-quality songs, are widely supported.
This track is one of the double title songs from their 2017 album “Winter (Part 2).” With lyrics like “We loved for so long that there’s no way to erase the precious days we spent together,” it’s a bittersweet yet somehow bright farewell song.
Wrapped in AKMU’s characteristic calmness, it makes you want to listen at a relaxed pace.
The acoustic sound stylishly samples the classical wedding standard, “Canon.”
DreamingANYUJIN (IVE)
Since her debut, Ahn Yujin, the leader of IVE, has consistently delivered memorable works.
This piece is a song produced as an OST for the Korean webtoon “The Great.” It showcases a different charm from IVE’s music, fully highlighting her appeal as a solo artist.
The lyrics, themed around the passion and hope of chasing one’s dreams, resonate with listeners and gently encourage them forward.
Yujin’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully enhance the emotional scenes of the story, making this a truly wonderful track.
Released in November 2024, this work has become an important piece that reveals a new side of Yujin.
TwilightASTRO
The number released by the boy group ASTRO in February 2025 leaves a strong impression with its theme of the “moon,” spending time alone in darkness, regaining its brilliance upon meeting the “sun.” ASTRO weaves a story in warm vocals about overcoming past hardships and lonely times, finding light through their encounter with fans.
Commemorating the ninth anniversary of their debut, this work conveys the members’ friendship and gratitude to their fans through a gentle melodic line.
In their self-produced content “Star Light Dining Table,” you can also see the members reminiscing about memories from their trainee days to the present, revealing a strong bond of mutual support.
Its tender, resonant melodies are perfect for moments when you want to savor the bonds with those you hold dear.
Star 1117ATEEZ
The love-filled ballad “Star 1117” was released by the boy group ATEEZ in 2020 and included on the album “TREASURE EPILOGUE: Action To Answer,” the conclusion of the series.
The title 1117 refers to the day the fandom name ATINY was decided, carrying heartfelt sentiments directed toward their fans.
When you listen to this song, vivid memories are sure to come flooding back.
The lyrics, which liken a beloved person to a star, overlap with an unbreakable bond and make your heart swell.
Above all, the group’s beautiful vocals—especially the soaring emotion in the latter half—are moving to the point of tears.
DREAMBABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER is a girl group born from the documentary program “Last Evaluation.” Their pre-debut song is “DREAM.” It portrays sleepless nights filled with worries and a strong determination to face hardships.
Though it starts as a gentle ballad, it gradually builds in power, and in the latter half there’s even a call-and-response section.
It’s a song that can gently lift your spirits when you’re feeling down.
Vancouver 2BIG Naughty
Seo Dong-hyun, better known as Big Naughty, is a rapper who’s gained popularity for the approachable charm of his sing-rap style.
Vancouver 2 is a love song released in September 2023, infused with a vow to his lover.
It conveys a resolve to do anything for someone precious—to live for someone else.
The emotional chorus tugs at the heart and brings a sense of release.
Though it’s a love song, it also feels like it stays close to you on days when worries won’t leave or when everything feels hazy.
STAYBLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is hugely popular not only in Asia but around the world.
Their bittersweet yet pop-infused ballad “STAY” is a perfect example.
In the first half of the song, set to a simple guitar tone, the lyrics express both hatred toward the man who hurt her and a love she still can’t let go of.
In the latter half, the mood shifts dramatically: accompanied by handclaps and a brighter melody, the song turns to declaring love for him.
The message comes through not only in the lyrics, but also in this key change.
Wish You LuckBoramiyu
A gentle, soft-toned ballad from Korean singer-songwriter BOL4 (Boramiyu).
Marked by delicate vocals and a lyrical melody, this piece carries a strong message that invites self-reflection and hope for the future.
Included on the EP “clover #2,” it was released in January 2025.
Its lyrics, exploring life’s journey, introspection, and hope ahead, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
Packed with Boramiyu’s musical charm, it’s a song best enjoyed on a quiet night—one that may inspire you to look inward while being wrapped in her warm, comforting voice.
GoodbyeBrave Girls
The song that’s drawing attention, including for the story behind its release, is “Goodbye.” It’s a track released by the girl group Brave Girls.
They announced the end of their activities in 2023 and put out this song as their final release.
In other words, it’s a song about their graduation from the group.
Because of that, I think it can be very moving if you listen to it while relating it to your own graduation from school, and so on.
Be sure to watch it together with the video that looks back on their career.