Tickling your tear ducts! A collection of emotional and heartwarming K-pop tearjerker songs

FateI SONI

이선희 – 인연

Lee Sun-hee is very famous in Korea, and her clear yet powerful voice is incredibly captivating.

In the climactic part toward the end, it really wells up in your chest.

This song has been covered by various singers, and I was also struck by Yoo Yeonjung—formerly of I.O.I and now a member of WJSN—singing it for a high school performance.

all of my lifepakuwon

[MV] PARK WON(박원) _ all of my life

Although Park Won wrote and composed the song himself, it’s a piece that becomes deeply heartrending right from the beginning.

He’s singing to an ex-girlfriend, and in the climactic final section, it feels as if you can hear a cry from the depths of Park Won’s heart—it pierces you to the core.

Baby Baby4MEN

Baby Baby

If you want to listen to a gentle, moving song with piano, be sure to check out “Baby Baby”! This track by the Korean male group 4MEN is a beautiful piano ballad.

The vocal harmonies resonate beautifully and match the piano’s tone perfectly.

It’s the kind of song that can help you relax and drift off to sleep, especially before bedtime.

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BackINFINITE

INFINITE “Back” Official MV

INFINITE has many hit songs, but if I had to recommend one, it would be this track.

It starts off with a calm vibe, then shifts dramatically partway through, showcasing INFINITE’s signature razor-sharp group choreography.

It’s a song where the two vocalists’ strength truly stands out.

From (2018)ATEEZ

[Special Clip] ATEEZ(에이티즈) ‘From (2018)’

Marking their 7th debut anniversary, ATEEZ have released a special track that etches the origins of the group.

Originally a self-produced number from their trainee days, it was newly recorded with all eight vocalists in October 2025.

Crafted by leader Hongjoong and the production team, the song is a comfortable mid-tempo pop tune whose fresh vocals and simple accompaniment resonate deeply.

An EDM remix is included as well, and the way it visualizes the group’s course—balancing the original’s nostalgia with club-ready euphoria—is irresistible.

It’s a treasure of an anniversary track that rewrites their story in sound from their 2018 voyage to today.

Give it a listen when you want to keep moving forward without forgetting your roots!

RAINBOWHighlight

하이라이트 (HIGHLIGHT) – RAINBOW | Lyric Video | Stone Music Playlist

The boy group Highlight, who have built up 16 years together, released a track in October 2025 on their debut anniversary—a number filled with gratitude for the fans who’ve supported them over the years.

Lyricist SEION and composers including Lee Minyoung (1by1) took part, with arrangements handled by the creative team 1by1.

Using a post-rain rainbow as a metaphor for hope, the song symbolically portrays the light that breaks through after overcoming hardship.

With a rock-leaning sound foregrounding crisp guitars, tight rhythms, and expansive vocal harmonies, the lyrics offer comfort to those facing loss or anxiety, encouraging them with the message that “the light will surely return.” This is their first new release since the 6th mini-album “From Real to Surreal” in April 2025.

It’s a track that distills sincere songcraft and celebratory flair—one that reaffirms the bond between the group and their fans.

Fly to youONEUS

ONEUS(원어스) ‘바람을 타고 날아간 곳에 네가 있을까 (Fly to you)’ MV

ONEUS, who debuted in 2019, released a warm, mid-tempo track for fans in October 2025.

Members Leedo and Hwanwoong took part in writing the lyrics, which express the belief that, carried by the wind, their hearts can reach each other even when they’re apart.

Embracing guitar arpeggios overlap with the sentiments of autumn, and the lyrics—poetically depicting the passage of waiting and the certainty of reunion—resonate deeply.

The music video weaves in footage from their February 2025 Seoul concert, “ONEUS 2ND WORLD TOUR ‘La Dolce Vita’ Final in Seoul,” creating a structure that looks back on memories with fans.

Featuring vocals from Seoho recorded before his enlistment, the song reaffirms the bond between the group and their fandom.

Good LuckBEAST

BEAST – ‘GOOD LUCK’ (Official Music Video)

After becoming independent from their former agency, CUBE, BEAST has been active as HIGHLIGHT with five members, excluding Hyunseung.

They have had many great songs since the BEAST era.

In particular, I think this song really highlights Yoseob’s vocals, which adds to its poignancy.

Hold meChon Juniru

정준일 – 안아줘 [1집- Lo9ve3r4s] 가사자막(Lyrics Subtitle)

It starts with Jeong Jun-il’s whispery, calm voice, but in the chorus you can really feel a heart-wrenching poignancy.

And in the final swell, the desperation to convey the message comes through, making it a song that sinks straight into your heart.

Blue WhaleQWER

QWER – ‘흰수염고래(Blue Whale)’ Official Special Clip

This work, which has garnered attention as a girls’ band effort by QWER, is a remake of a signature song by YB, a stalwart of the Korean rock scene.

The original, released in 2011, has long been loved as a masterpiece that depicts human loneliness and dialogue, using the life of whales as its motif.

In QWER’s version, they honor the original’s worldview while blending in the distinctive tones of a girls’ band.

Released as a special single in October 2025, the track surpassed 1.5 million views in just one day, and received high praise from the original songwriter, Yoon Do-hyun, who called it “a satisfying result that strikes a balance—neither too similar nor too different.” It’s a song that conveys a sincere, straight-ahead approach to a classic of rock.