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.
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.
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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.
Your Dog Loves You (Feat. Crush)Colde
Known as a member of Off On Off, Colde created the song “Your Dog Loves You (Feat.
Crush)” together with Crush.
It’s a love song about eternal love—but the subject isn’t a romantic partner, it’s Colde’s beloved dog.
He wanted to preserve the days they spent together in a song, so he wrote this piece.
Whether you have a pet or not, you’ll likely relate.
Immerse yourself in its gentle, warm atmosphere.
UniverseD-LITE(DAESUNG)
An ambitious work where a powerful rock sound blends perfectly with D-LITE’s warm vocals.
It’s an iconic track from his mini-album “D’s WAVE,” released on April 8, 2025, by the hugely popular BIGBANG member.
Be sure to check out the collaborative tracks with acclaimed artists like The Rose and Han Yo Han, which carry a wish for a better world.
This song stands out for its comforting vocals that stay close to the listener’s heart and its message that gives you courage to look forward.
It’s recommended when you want to feel positive or be soothed by a voice that resonates deeply.
An Asia tour has also been announced, with live shows scheduled in Kobe and Yokohama from July to August.
Now or NeverEJel
A debut number by singer-songwriter Lee Jell, who placed third on Sing Again 3.
It’s included on the digital single album “A N E W,” released in October 2024.
This powerful pop ballad centers on the passion and determination to keep striving toward one’s dreams.
Emotionally charged, it features a catchy melody line and a striking dance beat.
The music video portrays someone running relentlessly toward their goals, making a strong visual impact as well.
It’s a song that gives courage to anyone ready to take a new step forward.