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 tearjerker songs (31–40)
I miss yousoyu
This song is also part of the OST for the tvN drama “Goblin: The Lonely and Great God.” Soyou, formerly of SISTAR, has a husky voice that suits the calm melody very well.
It’s said that Soyou is a big fan of Gong Yoo, who appears in Goblin, and she immediately accepted the OST offer.
One step, two stepsOH MY GIRL
This is a song that B1A4’s Jinyoung gave to his juniors at the agency, OH MY GIRL.
It’s a track that brings out OH MY GIRL’s signature girlish charm.
The song expresses the wish to keep from growing distant from the one you love.
Good NightJeong Sewoon
Jeong Sewoon is a singer-songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on the popular Korean audition program Produce 101.
His 2019 track Good Night is a love ballad that feels like a movie theme song.
It starts with an acoustic guitar intro that gradually builds, and the soaring chorus is incredibly satisfying.
I’ll listen to you.Yun Mire
This song is part of the OST for the KBS2 drama “Who Are You: School 2015.” It’s an attractive track featuring Yoon Mi-rae, who is also a rapper, showcasing her husky voice and a charm distinct from her rap performances.
Incidentally, her husband, Tiger JK, also took part in the drama’s OST.
HelloNu’Est
NU’EST, who are experiencing a resurgence in popularity after appearing on Produce 101, deliver a song that captures the bittersweet feelings of a man who sees his girlfriend meeting another guy and is afraid of breaking up.
I think it’s a track that really highlights the vocal strengths of each member.
I will go to you like the first snowAilee
This song is part of the OST for the tvN drama “Goblin: The Lonely and Great God.” Ailee has always been renowned for her vocal prowess, and I think this track in particular brings out the best of her.
Coupled with the drama’s massive success, the song reportedly broke other OST records from the past three years, holding the No.
1 spot on the daily chart for a maximum of 464 hours.
ALL FOR YOUILLIT
ILLIT, the girl group whose huge hit “Magnetic” is still fresh in our minds.
This piece, released in December 2025, serves as the campaign song for Megastudy Education’s “2027 MEGAPASS.” It’s a gentle, warm pop ballad that stays close to the hearts of students in the long battle of entrance exams.
The lyrics, inspired by the handwriting verification phrase used during tests, really resonate, and ILLIT’s crystal-clear vocals will help soothe anxious feelings.
The fact that all proceeds from the track are being donated to the youth-focused BTF Purunnam Foundation also adds to its credibility as a song of encouragement.
Give it a listen when you’re tired of studying or need a nudge forward.
Their pure message is sure to give strength to those who are doing their best.
Story of night fall(가을밤 떠난 너)Kassy
This song is included on Rewind, released in 2019.
It’s wrapped in a gently wistful mood as a ballad you’ll want to hear on an autumn night.
The title carries the meaning of “you who left on an autumn night,” and the sentimentality of time that has passed really tugs at the heart.
FearSon Minho
This is a song performed on Mnet’s rap survival show “Show Me The Money 4.” The moment in the song where he cries out “Dad!” is especially striking.
It’s also notable that the composition was handled by his close friend Zico of Block B, and that BIGBANG’s Taeyang is featured—an impressive lineup that adds to the song’s appeal.
ChooseATEEZ
Since their 2018 debut, ATEEZ—an eight-member boy group—has taken the world by storm with their commanding performances.
This release is a digital single unveiled in November 2025 to celebrate the 7th anniversary of their official fan club, ATINY.
Unlike their usual intense style, it’s a warm, mid-tempo track that lets the members’ gentle vocals resonate comfortably.
The lyrics express gratitude to the fans who have walked with them over the years, along with an unwavering promise to keep choosing “you” from here on out.
The imagery of memories stacking up like film is especially moving.
Arriving as the group reaches the peak of their career, this special gift is perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm the bond between artist and fans.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a heartwarming message.