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!
- K-POP and Korean tear-jerker songs: tracks that deeply resonate and bring you to tears
- K-pop friendship songs: heartwarming Korean tracks about borderless bonds
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- An emotional Korean song. A gently moving, sensitive masterpiece.
- Nothing but famous and hit songs! K-pop tracks recommended for Gen Z
- K-pop that touches the heart: iconic ballads by Korean female artists
- K-pop and Korean love songs: Love songs that really capture the Korean view of romance
- K-pop that touches the heart: masterful ballads by Korean male artists
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Stylish K-pop and Korean songs. Songs with a nice vibe.
- Today's recommendation! K-pop songs
- Recommended Western Songs to Express Gratitude & Thanks [2026]
- [Korea] A ballad-style friendship song. A roundup of classic K-pop masterpieces
Tickle Your Tear Ducts! An Emotional & Warming Collection of Moving K-POP Songs (81–90)
Escape To MeYoungjae
Youngjae, who boasts exceptional vocal prowess as GOT7’s main vocalist and now shines as a singer-songwriter, delivers a heartwarming track on his digital single “Fermata,” released in July 2025—perfect for those moments when you’re a little tired of pushing forward.
Centered on alternative hip-hop, the sound fuses delicate piano with emotional rock guitar, as if portraying inner conflict and release.
It offers a gentle cheer that forgives your anxious self and helps you take a step forward again.
Whether you’re feeling rushed by comparisons with others or just need to pause for a moment, this song is the perfect fit—and it’s sure to give you strength for tomorrow.
Because I Love YouKang Minkyung
“Because I Love You” is a solo number by singer Kang Minkyung, who is also known as a member of the Korean female duo Davichi.
Its grand sound, featuring strings and piano, pairs perfectly with her gentle vocals.
The music video, with its beautiful, cinematic visuals, is also a must-see.
My YouJung Kook
Starting with the gentle timbre of an acoustic guitar, this song features the warm, heartfelt vocals of BTS’s main vocalist, Jung Kook.
Released in June 2022 as part of the “2022 BTS Festa” celebrating BTS’s 9th anniversary, it beautifully blends lyrics filled with gratitude and love for fans (ARMY) with a calm, soothing arrangement.
Co-written and composed by Jung Kook, the track is a melodic R&B ballad.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to express thanks that’s hard to put into words, or when you want to reaffirm your bond with a close friend.
Wrapped in a gentle kindness that comforts a weary heart, this work reminds you anew of the beauty of friendship.
UniverseD-LITE(DAESUNG)
An ambitious work where a powerful rock sound blends perfectly with D-LITE’s warm vocals.
It’s an iconic track from his mini-album “D’s WAVE,” released on April 8, 2025, by the hugely popular BIGBANG member.
Be sure to check out the collaborative tracks with acclaimed artists like The Rose and Han Yo Han, which carry a wish for a better world.
This song stands out for its comforting vocals that stay close to the listener’s heart and its message that gives you courage to look forward.
It’s recommended when you want to feel positive or be soothed by a voice that resonates deeply.
An Asia tour has also been announced, with live shows scheduled in Kobe and Yokohama from July to August.
EverlastingN.Flying
N.Flying, a band from FNC Entertainment and the juniors of FTISLAND and CNBLUE, are making a full-group comeback in 2025 with the album “Everlasting.” The title track features acoustic piano and marching drums that evoke British pop.
It carries a romantic message about wanting to be a constant presence in someone’s heart, making it a fitting song for the group’s 10th anniversary milestone.
The twin vocals of Lee Seung-hyub and Yoo Hwe-seung resonate pleasantly, and the guitar solo is memorable.
Give it a listen whenever you feel like cherishing an eternal moment.
Inside My LoveRIIZE
RIIZE is a male idol group that debuted in 2023 and has been attracting attention.
The pop ballad on their album ODYSSEY, which evokes the atmosphere of the 1990s, is a love letter to their fans, sung with a tender, warm voice.
The song was first unveiled alongside a 40-minute documentary during the online event RIIZE BRIIZE FIRST PREMIERE held in May 2024.
Its comforting melody and straightforward lyrics convey overflowing love for someone special.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to spend a heartwarming moment as time flows gently by.
You Are My Reason8TURN
The eight-member boy group 8TURN has released a song dedicated to their fans with gratitude.
Released in November 2024, the track features striking harmonies with elements of alternative rock.
Hip-hop rhythms are layered with dreamy synthesizers and guitar melodies, creating a powerful and moving atmosphere.
All members took part in writing the lyrics, singing about their love and appreciation for those who support them.
It’s a song that conveys 8TURN’s musical growth and their bond with fans, especially after placing third on Mnet’s survival show “ROAD TO KINGDOM: ACE OF ACE.” Why not give it a listen and let the heartfelt lyrics resonate with you?
We Are The One (with MYNAME)MYNAME
With their first new release in seven years, MYNAME showcases a new level of evolution.
Produced, written, and composed by leader Gunwoo, this mid-tempo track was created by the trio of Insoo, Seyong, and Gunwoo.
Released as the lead single from the mini-album “VIVID,” scheduled for July 2, 2025, it powerfully expresses the bond between the members and their fans.
Debuting in Korea in 2011 and expanding to Japan the following year, MYNAME had paused group activities since the release of the album “KISEKI,” but they are finally resuming with this work.
It’s a warm, comforting song that highlights each member’s matured expressiveness—perfect for moments when you want to soothe your heart.
THANK UATEEZ
There are emotions between people that words can’t fully express.
The warm songs of the boy group ATEEZ are themed precisely around such friendship.
Released in October 2019, this heartwarming mid-tempo track was written by member Hongjoong as a lyric message of friendship and gratitude to Seonghwa.
Featured on the album “TREASURE EP.FIN: All To Action,” it’s notable for its gentle rock sound.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to quietly convey a “thank you” that’s hard to say out loud.
Perfect for moments of facing a dear friend with sincerity, or when you’re thinking of a friend who lives far away.
As Is (있는 모습 그대로)Roy Kim
A soul-stirring ballad that sings about the importance of embracing your true self.
Roy Kim, a South Korean singer-songwriter, rose to prominence after winning the audition program Superstar K4 in 2012.
While rooted in ballad, this work skillfully weaves in pop and acoustic elements, making it a meticulously crafted track released in April 2025.
Its simple acoustic guitar melody and warm vocals gently envelop the listener’s heart.
Carrying an encouraging message for modern people who strive too hard for perfection, it’s the perfect song for moments when you want to take a fresh look at yourself.