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 Your Tear Ducts! An Emotional & Heartwarming Collection of K-POP Tearjerker Songs (21–30)
GondryHYUKOH
If you’re looking for a moving, winter-themed ballad, I recommend “Gondry.” It’s performed by Hyukoh, a Korea-born band that’s active on the global stage.
The song has a stylish pop-rock vibe with an appealing, laid-back rhythm.
The music video—featuring mostly snowy visuals—is beautiful as well, so be sure to check it out.
너 나 우리 / Would You Marry Me? (feat. 이준 & 윤두준 of 하이라이트 & 광희)Jeon Yonghwa (Jon Yonfa)
With its light, airy melody and soothing atmosphere, this is a proposal song that gently loosens the heart.
It’s an adorable, heartwarming track about loving someone more with each passing day.
Yonghwa’s sweet, relaxed vocals are just the best! Instead of the kind of overwhelming emotion that surges in a heartrending ballad, this gives you a different, equally moving feeling.
It’s a warm number that fills your heart with a soft thrill, making a leisurely night or time with someone special feel truly special.
Tickling the tear ducts! A collection of emotional and heartwarming K-pop tearjerker songs (31–40)
One Of These NightsRed Velvet
The concept is Tanabata, reflected in the Korean title “July 7th,” and there’s an official comment stating it portrays Orihime and Hikoboshi, who can only meet once a year.
However, there are also rumors that it might be a memorial song for the Sewol ferry disaster.
I think Red Velvet’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the song’s poignancy.
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.
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.