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 heartwarming K-pop tear-jerker songs (121–130)
Time and Trace하현상 (Ha Hyun Sang)
To varying degrees, everyone probably finds themselves caught up in past events at times, don’t they? This is a song that stays by your side in those moments.
It’s a bittersweet rock ballad by Ha Hyunsang—who served as guitarist and vocalist for Hoppipolla and won the audition program Superband, which also produced LUCY.
Released in 2023 as the title track of his first album, it captures the aimlessness of wandering through days without direction and the helplessness that comes with the passage of time.
It seeps into those emotions.
In the end, a saving phrase turns your gaze forward, and the lyrics—urging you toward the next path—touch the heartstrings once again.
Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)40
A warm number that feels like it heralds the arrival of spring.
Released in April 2013, this digital single is by Forty, an artist active in the Korean indie scene.
Its soft, emotionally rich vocals and delicate melodic lines are captivating.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while picturing a woman with her hair fluttering in the spring breeze.
Forty’s subtle emotional expression gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.
Perfect for waking up in the morning or for a leisurely afternoon.
Wrapped in the cheerfulness of spring, it makes you want to hold on to the hope of reuniting with someone dear.
Happy EndingAOA
AOA is a six-member South Korean girl group that debuted in 2012.
They are a versatile group that sometimes performs by splitting into a dance team and a band team.
In Japan, they debuted in 2014 with “Miniskirt,” which became a hit.
Wait Me ThereA Pink
A warm, acoustic sound that touches the heart—Apink’s tribute is a beautiful song that conveys their gratitude to fans over the past 13 years.
There are moments when the members’ emotionally rich vocals really hit home.
While it looks back on beautiful memories of the past, it also carries a sense of hope for the future.
Released as a digital single in April 2024, it continues their tradition of releasing music each year on their debut anniversary.
It’s perfect for reaffirming the bond with fans or as background music to express appreciation to someone special.
Be sure to listen and discover the new charms of Apink as they continue to grow.
Tickling the tear ducts! An emotional and warming collection of touching K-pop songs (131–140)
1004(Angel)B.A.P
A song that portrays a man captivated by longing after losing his angelic lover.
Daehyun’s vocals stand out, but the rap line’s appeal also shines through.
The title “1004” is read cheonsa in Korean and is a wordplay with cheonsa, which also means “angel.”
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.