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! An emotional and heartwarming collection of moving K-pop songs (41–50)
Good LuckBEAST
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.
Baby Baby4MEN
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.
BackINFINITE
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.
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.
Hold meChon Juniru
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.
Live My Lifeaespa
Released in May 2024, the song is a pop-rock anthem by the Korean girl group aespa.
Its lyrics about the importance of living true to yourself really resonate.
It’s been noted for having elements reminiscent of Taylor Swift.
Included on the album Armageddon, the track symbolizes aespa’s musical evolution.
With its themes of strong self-assertion and self-expression, it promises to bring courage and hope to everyday life.
It’s a song that goes beyond entertainment, inviting listeners on a journey of self-discovery.
RAINBOWHighlight
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.