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.
Tickling the tear ducts! An emotional and warming collection of touching K-pop songs (51–60)
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.
Umbrella (Japanese ver.)D-LITE
A Japanese track by Daesung, the main vocalist of BIGBANG.
He’s also popular in Japan as a solo artist, boasting impressive achievements such as topping the Oricon Weekly Chart in 2017 with his EP “D-Day.” Released in August 2025, this song pairs a powerful rock sound with a straightforward desire to protect someone dear.
It conveys warmth and resolve, like an umbrella that shields you from any rain of sorrow.
Reportedly, Daesung was involved in the production himself, and his soulful, enveloping vocals resonate deeply.
It’s a work that gently stays by your side and encourages you when your heart is tired, making it a great recommendation for anyone seeking a heartwarming anthem of support.
Sky WalkingMIYEON
This is a solo number for which Miyeon, the main vocalist of (G)I-DLE, took on songwriting and composition for the first time.
It’s an alternative pop track woven with ’80s-style guitars and synths, combining a dreamy comfort with a bright, uplifting thrill.
Its message—full of liberation, like setting down the burdens of the heart and stepping toward the sky—harmonizes beautifully with Miyeon’s clear, translucent vocals.
The song was released in August 2025, having been premiered during the world tour in August 2024.
The story that it was made as a gift of gratitude to fans is lovely as well.
When you want to break free from everyday worries or need the courage to take a new step, this song might gently give you a push.
Yanghwa BRDGZion.T
Zion.T’s father is a taxi driver, and the song is titled “Yanghwa Bridge” (pronounced Yanghwa Daegyo) because the bridge reminds him of his father.
It was also memorable when Sejeong sang it during the Position Evaluation in Produce 101 Season 1.
DROP TOPMEOVV
A track I’d recommend to anyone who loves music wrapped in freshness and dynamism.
MEOVV, a five-member multinational girls’ group that debuted in September 2024, released it in May 2025 as the title track of their 1st EP, “MY EYES OPEN VVIDE.” It opens with a laid-back mood perfect for a summer drive and unfolds into a vibrant pop anthem.
Member Gawon took part in crafting the song’s narrative, infusing it with a free-spirited sensibility.
The music video—renowned for its blend of sharpness and softness in the sound and its stunning visuals—is also a hot topic.
With a star-studded production team including THE BLACK LABEL’s TEDDY, this release lets you fully experience MEOVV’s appeal.
Grateful to TearsEPEX
A grand, emotionally stirring soft rock track.
It’s a song by EPEX, a boy group that has won numerous rookie awards since their 2021 debut.
This work is the title track of their 3rd full-length album, “Youth Chapter 3: ROMANTIC YOUTH,” released in July 2025.
As the conclusion to the “Youth” series that has continued since 2024, it’s a very special song.
The title, which speaks of being grateful to the point of tears, conveys an overflowing sentiment toward the people who have supported their journey thus far.
Its expansive soundscape makes that earnest message all the more moving.
The emotional vocals of each member sink deeply into the heart.