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)
THANK UATEEZ
There are emotions between people that words can’t fully express.
The warm songs of the boy group ATEEZ are themed precisely around such friendship.
Released in October 2019, this heartwarming mid-tempo track was written by member Hongjoong as a lyric message of friendship and gratitude to Seonghwa.
Featured on the album “TREASURE EP.FIN: All To Action,” it’s notable for its gentle rock sound.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to quietly convey a “thank you” that’s hard to say out loud.
Perfect for moments of facing a dear friend with sincerity, or when you’re thinking of a friend who lives far away.
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.
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.
Foolin’ MyselfDINDIN
DinDin, a Korean rapper who also thrives as a TV and radio personality, released “Foolin’ Myself” in 2023—a rock number that captures the honest feelings you experience when you meet someone who intrigues you.
The song expresses how, unlike days past, the scenery suddenly looks more beautiful and food tastes better.
His fresh vocals and harmonies, layered over a warm band sound, convey a bright, buoyant mood.
It’s a heartfelt track, filled with sweet, conversational phrases that sound as if he’s speaking directly to the one he loves.
The StoryDOYOUNG
A solo track by Doyoung of NCT.
Released in November 2024, it sings of hope for the future while conversing with his past self.
It’s a beautifully resonant pop-rock piece, with Doyoung’s crystalline vocals striking straight to the heart.
Following his first full album, “YOUTH,” this work showcases his growth as a solo artist.
It carries a message that the pain in one’s chest and the experience of love can become the strength to take a step toward tomorrow.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to rewrite your own story.
BLOSSOMENHYPEN
“BLOSSOM” is both a love song that vows eternal love and a song about the bond with ENGENE.
It’s the first ballad among their Japanese-language tracks, included on their third Japanese single, “YOU -結-.” The tempo and lyrics, which feel like a gentle push on your back, are truly moving.
The message that even the time apart can deepen precious feelings, as well as the phrases expressing “ties and fate” that connect with the group’s name, are especially touching.
Along with the future they will continue to walk together, ENHYPEN’s beautiful vocals will resonate deeply in your heart.
My YouJung Kook
Starting with the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar, this song features the warm, heartfelt vocals of BTS’s main vocalist, Jung Kook.
Released in June 2022 as part of the “2022 BTS Festa” celebrating BTS’s 9th anniversary, it beautifully blends lyrics filled with gratitude and love for fans (ARMY) with a calm, soothing arrangement.
Co-written and composed by Jung Kook, the track is a melodic R&B ballad.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to express thanks that’s hard to put into words, or when you want to reaffirm your bond with a close friend.
Wrapped in a gentle kindness that comforts a weary heart, this work reminds you anew of the beauty of friendship.