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! An emotional and warming collection of touching K-pop songs (131–140)
GoneBANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON
A heartrending ballad delivered in August 2024 by Korea’s Bang Bang & Jong & You & Moon.
It’s the title track of the album “CURTAIN CALL,” released by four former B.A.P members who reunited as a new group.
The lyrics, imbued with both longing and hope for lost time and relationships, truly resonate.
This work shines with the members’ mature vocals and refined arrangements—a gem worthy of marking their return to the music scene after about six years.
It’s a song that comforts those who’ve experienced parting with someone dear and gives courage for a new beginning.
A sentimental number you’ll want to listen to on a quiet night.
Don’t CryCandy Shop
Candy Shop’s track is an uplifting anthem with a message about moving forward without showing tears.
It’s included on Girls Don’t Cry, released in June 2024.
Featuring a bouncy beat and smooth vocals, it’s sure to resonate with younger listeners.
It’s perfect for those chasing their dreams or trying to overcome past failures.
With a bright, catchy melody and energetic performance, it gives listeners courage and hope.
It’s a song packed with the charm of a Korean girl group, so be sure to check it out.
By Your SideCrush
A medium-tempo track wrapped in the gentle tones of love.
Released in April 2024, Crush’s song conveys the desire to overcome life’s anxieties and loneliness through the bond with a loved one.
It’s the first audio release from NHN Bugs’ project “essential; With Artist” by the Korean R&B singer Crush.
Along with his sweet vocals, the promise to always stand by each other quietly seeps into the listener’s heart.
A soft love song that evokes the small joys of everyday life—one that tenderly embraces the feeling of being in love.
Little LightDOYOUNG
The lead track from Youth, the first solo album by Doyoung of the popular Korean group NCT.
It’s a graceful, heartfelt ballad that beautifully portrays a journey in search of a ray of hope.
Released in April 2024, the song features Doyoung’s delicate vocals that truly resonate.
The lyrical, story-driven search for a small light is gently accompanied by piano melodies.
In the music video, set in an enchanting forest, Doyoung’s pursuit of light leaves a lasting impression.
It’s a warm song that feels like it stays by your side when you’re feeling down or lost.
We especially recommend it to anyone on the verge of losing hope.
Highway 1009ENHYPEN
It’s a love song by the popular Korean boy group ENHYPEN that pledges their love and celebrates their bond with fans.
Released in July 2024, the track has drawn attention as the group’s first fan song.
Comparing their connection with fans to a “highway,” the warm lyrics portray walking together through life’s journey and leave a lasting impression.
Along with ENHYPEN’s beautiful vocals, you can feel their hope to keep moving forward with their fans.
Performed during encore shows on the group’s “FATE PLUS” world tour, it has become an important piece that deepens their connection with fans.
FlowerINFINITE
An emotional song that expresses transience and rebirth.
It’s a ballad INFINITE released on the momentous occasion of their 14th anniversary.
The lyrics, which liken the journey of overcoming past wounds and heading toward a hope-filled future to a flower, truly resonate.
The piano and strings ring out beautifully, heightening the emotion.
Even after 14 years, you can feel the bond between the members and their fans growing deeper.
It’s a song I’d recommend not only to longtime INFINITE supporters, but also to anyone who feels lost in life.
Smile Good ByeJUNGWOO
A heartwarming ballad by Jungwoo, a member of NCT from Korea.
Released in March 2024 as the soundtrack for a film that portrays the farewell between Fu Bao—the first panda to be successfully bred naturally in South Korea—and her “grandpa.” Carried by a gentle melody, Jungwoo’s soft vocals convey the loneliness and gratitude of the two as they part ways.
Songs about the bond between animals and humans are rare, and this one is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced a farewell with a loved one or who loves animals.
Closer Than ThisJIMIN
A bilingual song from Jimin, a member of the popular Korean group BTS.
Released in December 2023, this work is a heartwarming number wrapped in Jimin’s sweet, gentle vocals.
It’s filled with deep affection for fans and captures the feelings before BTS’s enlistment.
The balance between English and Korean is exquisite, drawing you in with its soulful charm.
Jimin’s vocal prowess—falsetto, ad-libs, and more—is on full display.
Perfect for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone important or are seeking music that stays close to your heart.
A warm track that lets you feel Jimin’s sincere feelings.
Shooting StarKep1er
A story of adventure that shines like a starry sky, brought to you by Kep1er.
This is the title track of their full-length album “Kep1going On,” which could be called the culmination of the group.
Released in June 2024, the work brims with hope and anticipation for the future.
Alongside its energetic sound, it sings of the bonds with loved ones and the determination to embark on new journeys.
The lyric “Even if we dive into the darkness, I’m not afraid as long as I’m with you” expresses a strong bond of trust.
It can also be heard as a message of encouragement for young people—perfect for life’s turning points or moments when you want to take a new step forward.
Be sure to listen to this track filled with Kep1er’s growth and gratitude toward their fans.
Only OneL5ST
The debut song by Korea’s noteworthy rookie group, L5ST, is a moving ballad that resonates deeply.
Their emotional vocals and a production that is simple yet grand leave a strong impression, evoking the atmosphere of a film or drama OST.
The lyrics touch on universal themes such as love, loss, and hope, stirring the hearts of listeners.
Released in September 2024, the track powerfully showcases the group’s musical identity.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to feel warmth or recall someone special.
We’re excited to see what L5ST does next.