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)
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.
Tickling the tear ducts! A collection of emotional and heartwarming K-pop tear-jerker songs (121–130)
태어나줘서 고마워 (Thank you for my love)VIXX
A ballad by VIXX that sings of love and gratitude for a cherished person celebrating their birthday.
Debuting in 2012 as a six-member male idol group, VIXX is known for their original concepts and highly polished performances.
This heartwarming birthday song is included on the album “VOODOO,” released in November 2013.
Carried by a beautiful melody, it conveys thanks for a lover who smiles like an angel and pledges of eternal love.
It’s the perfect song to give someone on their birthday, and also ideal for expressing the gratitude that can be hard to say out loud in everyday life.
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.
When you aloneWoody
A medium-tempo rock tune released in April 2024 by singer-songwriter Woody, known for hits like “If This Song Played in the Club.” It’s his first new track since moving to Gold Moon Entertainment.
The message reaches a heart so exhausted it feels left alone in the world.
The lyrics offer uplifting words like “No rain lasts forever” and “Let’s take each other’s hand and walk,” which truly resonate.
It’s a song that also overlaps with themes of what remains and the pain of a final farewell.
The performance creates an emotional atmosphere, and Woody’s sweet yet passionate vocals are empowering.
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 Everythingshōjo jidai
A ballad that expresses a vow of love, passionately sung by Girls’ Generation.
This piece is a remake of a song by The Grace (Cheon Sang Ji Hee), and its delicate blend of piano and strings resonates deeply.
The lyrics carry the message “You are my everything,” pledging eternal love and gratitude to a cherished person, while the members’ mature, beautiful harmonies are truly moving.
Released in February 2025 as part of an album commemorating the 30th anniversary of SM Entertainment’s founding, the song has received high praise from many fans.
It’s perfect as wedding background music, and it’s also a wonderful choice when you want to convey your feelings to someone special or add color to a meaningful moment.
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.