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 heartwarming collection of K-pop songs that move you (111–120)
Traffic light(신호등)Lee Mujin(이무진)
Lee Mujin, who drew attention on the survival show ‘Sing Again’—a program giving talented yet lesser-known singers a shot at a comeback—released in May what became one of 2021’s signature hits and his defining song.
Thanks to the quality of the composition, it steadily grew in popularity.
Titled ‘Traffic Light,’ the song’s lyrics portray a life journey where the road ahead is uncertain—something anyone can relate to.
Mujin’s distinctive, memorable voice creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
The brass parts fit perfectly, and the buoyant, bouncing chorus melody is fun and uplifting.
It’s an acoustic classic that radiates warmth.
Tickling the tear ducts! A collection of emotional and heartwarming K-pop tear-jerker songs (121–130)
Warmth(온기)Lim Young Woong(임영웅)
This is a mid-tempo track released in May 2024 by Lim Young-woong, a male singer who enjoys overwhelming popularity in South Korea.
It’s one of the double singles alongside “Home,” and was written and composed by Young-woong himself.
The song expresses a powerful sense of companionship that stands by you no matter what difficulties or tragedies you face.
His delicate vocals really sink in.
It’s the kind of song that can save you when you’re going through tough times.
The title carries a meaning similar to “Warmth” in Japanese, allowing you to feel a gentle encouragement even within a desolate, dystopian atmosphere.
NovemberLovelyz
This is a commemorative work by the girl group Lovelyz.
Released in November 2024 to celebrate their 10th anniversary, the track marks their first new song as a full group in about four years and two months.
Its main theme, built around bells and plucks, leaves a strong impression, harmonizing warm analog synth sounds with a dazzling rhythm.
The lyrics, which weave in a story about reuniting even after being apart, convey heartfelt gratitude to their fans.
Stirring emotions that make your heart swell, this release holds special meaning for fans.
Timed ahead of their solo concerts held on November 16 and 17, it’s a song that raises expectations even higher.
Check PatternSUNGJIN
Sungjin, the leader of the Korean rock band DAY6, has made his solo debut.
Featured on his first full-length album “30,” released in November 2024, this ballad likens the meetings and partings of life to a checkered pattern.
Sungjin’s richly expressive vocals truly stand out.
His passion for music shines through, as he was involved in writing and composing all 10 tracks on the album.
At his first solo concert held to celebrate the release, he reportedly deepened his bond with fans.
It’s recommended not only for DAY6 fans but also for anyone seeking a song to accompany life’s turning points.
JourneyWOODZ
An epic rock ballad you’ll want to listen to when you want to slowly reflect on yourself.
It’s a track by WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn), formerly of X1, which was formed through the audition program PRODUCE X 101.
As the title track of his fifth mini album OO-LI, he was directly involved in writing and composing it.
It opens with the gentle tone of an electric guitar, and the scale that expands all at once in the chorus feels like it overlaps with a sense of emotional release.
His clear, soaring vocals also feel like they blow away anxious feelings.
Point NemoYounha
A song themed around the most isolated place on Earth has arrived.
It’s included on popular singer-songwriter Younha’s repackaged album, “GROWTH THEORY: Final Edition,” released in November 2024.
This piece sings of self-reflection amid a quiet life and affection for one’s past self.
Younha’s clear vocals and a lyrically arranged, band-driven sound deliver profound emotion.
Its musical worldview expands from space to the sea, expressed through unique storytelling.
It’s a track you’ll want to hear on a quiet night or when you want to face yourself.
Experience this moving song that lets you feel Younha’s growth.
My Song And…윤하 Younha
Isn’t it wonderful to have a friend who makes you feel like everything will be okay, no matter what happens? Someone you can laugh with over silly things and simply feel happy just being together.
“My Song and…” is a track that sings about unwavering love for such a friend.
It was released on Younha’s 2008 album “Someday,” and she’s well known for the hit song “Event Horizon.” Originally written for her fans, the song’s deep affection is truly moving.
With its gentle band ensemble, romantic lyrics, and emotionally stirring resonance, it feels like a song that speaks for eternal bonds and friendship.