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 tear-jerker songs (151–160)
SunfishYounha
A song released in 2024 by Younha, a highly acclaimed Korean singer-songwriter celebrating her 20th anniversary.
It features a pop-rock sound evocative of a refreshing summer sea.
With the pleasant resonance of acoustic guitar, it sings of new beginnings and hope for the future.
“I wanted to reflect on my life while embedding a positive message for the future,” says Younha.
The track was also used in a commercial for a famous Korean jewelry brand, where its lively rhythm and positive lyrics perfectly matched the brand’s image.
It’s a song that charts the course of life, and it’s also perfect as background music for driving or trips to the seaside.
I AM UJejun
A gem of a fan song infused with the soul of Kim Jaejoong, who has long reigned as a quintessential K-POP artist.
Released in June 2024, this track is included on the album “FLOWER GARDEN,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of his debut.
The lyrics, sprinkled with titles of past songs, overflow with gratitude and love for his fans.
The warm words carried by the refreshing melody evoke the bond they’ve shared over the years.
It’s a special song packed with the history of Jaejoong and his fans.
It’s the perfect track to listen to when you want to look back on your memories and feel hope for the future.
Glorious DayJejun (KIM JAE JOONG)
With themes of hope and renewal, this song is crafted to be a deeply moving, emotional piece.
It’s the title track of Jaejoong’s album “FLOWER GARDEN,” released in June 2024 by the Korean-born artist.
His delicate voice and expressive vocals stand out, powerfully conveying the anticipation of overcoming hardships and embracing a brighter future.
You can feel Jaejoong’s musical growth and his gratitude toward his fans.
Its charm truly shines in the music video and live performances as well.
It’s the perfect song for times when you want to look ahead or need a bit of courage.
봄눈 (Spring Snow)박지윤 (Park Ji Yoon)
A gem-like love ballad by Korean singer Park Ji Yoon.
Featured on her seventh album, “꽃, 다시 첫 번째” (Flower, Again the First Time), this song announces her return to music after six years.
Set to a gentle melody that feels like a celebration of spring’s arrival, it sings of a love that remains unchanged across seasons.
With delicate vocals, she conveys a love as fleeting yet beautiful as cherry blossom petals.
Released in March 2009, the album showcases her growth as an artist, with Park Ji Yoon herself writing and composing two of the tracks.
It’s a heartwarming song that seeps into the soul—perfect for a spring afternoon, the kind you’ll want to listen to with someone special.
Spring Breeze(봄바람) (Feat. Naul(나얼) of Brown Eyed Soul)이문세
A spring song born from a collaboration between Korean superstars Lee Moon-se and Naul.
You can picture a scene of walking through a city where lilacs are in bloom, gazing at the smiles of lovers.
Included on their first album in 13 years, New Direction, it was released in April 2015.
Its breezy, spring-like harmonies feel delightful, carrying a warmth that gently wraps around memories of past love.
With participation from a renowned American producer, this track makes you want to take a walk with someone special while feeling the arrival of spring.
오래된 노래허각、임한별、이무진、이진성、김희재、#안녕
A heartwarming ballad in which six powerhouse vocalists remake one of Standing Egg’s classic songs.
Released as a digital single in June 2024, it quickly became a hot topic among fans.
The song delicately captures the bittersweet emotions of reminiscing about a past love.
Its shifting sound—from an acoustic feel to a grand string arrangement—is another highlight.
Created as a project track for SBS’s Korean music program “The Listen: The Time I Spent With You,” this piece is perfect for healing the pain of heartbreak or reflecting on precious memories.
The vocal prowess of the participating members, including Huh Gak, truly shines.
A tear-jerker! An emotional and heartwarming collection of K-pop songs that move you (161–170)
Good job today, too.OKDAL
This song, which is also the theme song for the “Good job today” segment on the YouTube channel Dingo, is memorable for OKDAL’s gently embracing vocals.
OKDAL is a female duo that debuted in 2010.