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)
POSSIBLEWATERFIRE
The debut song from WaterFire, a four-member boy group from South Korea.
Their uniquely individual vocals—shaped by their origins in a survival show—are especially captivating.
The powerful message centered on challenging one’s potential really resonates.
Released in May 2024, it drew significant attention.
The hopeful lyrics about the future and the energetic beat leave a strong impression, making it the perfect track when you want to try something new or take one more step forward.
The music born from WaterFire’s diversity is sure to give you courage.
CoinciDestinyWeki Meki
Weki Meki’s final single depicts how a chance encounter transforms into a fated bond.
Released after the group announced their disbandment in June 2024, the song serves as the culmination of their seven years of activity.
Even the title uses a coined word that combines “chance” and “destiny.” Its bright, forward-looking sound is quintessentially Weki Meki and conveys gratitude to their fans.
Through beautiful metaphors, it portrays two people who, guided by a distant light, meet and gradually deepen their relationship.
It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to face forward and take a new step.
Our SeasonXIA
A song by XIA that embraces themes of growth and new beginnings.
It expresses the joy of standing here now after overcoming past hardships.
It’s a track that gives you the courage to look forward, as if it’s gently pushing you from behind.
Brimming with anticipation for the future, it conveys a strong resolve to set out on a new journey.
Released as a single in June 2024, it marked a new step in the Korea-born artist XIA’s musical career.
A perfect song for life’s milestones, and one I recommend when you want to take time to reflect on yourself.
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.
Bye bye my blueYerin Baek
A song that shines with Baek Yerin’s delicate emotional expression.
It’s included on an EP released in Korea in June 2016.
Carried by gentle piano tones, it carefully weaves together complex romantic feelings—self-criticism, jealousy, and more.
Her warm vocals convey a sense of hope, making it a ballad that truly resonates.
Simple yet lingering, this track is perfect for spring.
In times when your heart wavers with meetings and farewells, it will quietly stay by your side.