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 warming collection of touching K-pop songs (51–60)
REPLYYUJU
Singer Yuju, formerly of the girl group GFRIEND, released her mini-album “In Bloom” in August 2025 after changing agencies, themed around her own “blossoming.” This song was unveiled as the title track.
It portrays a bittersweet, restless feeling, like waiting for a reply to a letter sent to someone precious.
A beautiful melody is layered with electric guitar tones that seem to symbolize rising emotions, building a dramatic soundscape.
Yuju’s powerful yet delicate vocals vividly color feelings that can’t be put into words.
It’s a perfect track for a night when you want to sit quietly and lose yourself in thought.
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.
Western skyI SUNCHORU
This song is the theme song for the film Blue Swallow.
Lee Seung-chul has released many great songs, but this one in particular is poignant and truly moving.
It has also been covered by various artists such as I.O.I and BTOB, offering a different kind of charm from Lee Seung-chul’s original, so be sure to check them out.
Be wellSECHSKIES
Having made a fresh start and celebrating their 20th debut anniversary in 2017, SECHSKIES present this song infused with feelings of compassion for an ex-girlfriend.
The group name SECHSKIES means “six crystals” in German, and they are a group that led the early era of K-pop.
Tickling the tear ducts! An emotional and heartwarming collection of K-pop tearjerker songs (61–70)
Goodbye summerf(x)
A collaboration track by f(x)’s Krystal, Luna, and Amber with EXO’s D.O.
Notably, it marks Amber’s first attempt at songwriting.
The song portrays the regrets of a man and woman who grew into adulthood while their school-days crush still smoldered, and its acoustic vibe doubles the sense of heartache.
If it is youChon Sunhwan
This song is part of the OST for the tvN drama “Another Miss Oh.” Jung Seung-hwan, who appeared on K-pop Star 4, has a very captivating voice.
Also, this song was used as the position evaluation assignment in Produce 101 Season 2, where it became a hot topic as well.
Shine On MeENHYPEN
Like stars shining in the summer night sky, this song gently lights up a weary heart.
Its J-pop–style band sound comes together as a soothing ballad.
The lyrics about “you, the brightest in the night sky,” shining on me feel like a love letter to the fans who are always cheering them on.
For a group that has long captivated listeners with a darker worldview, the way they deliver such straightforward warmth here is sure to move many.
The track is included on the single “Yoi” (宵‑YOI‑), released in July 2025, and serves as the ending theme for the drama “Even Shrimp Want to Catch Sea Bream.” It’s the kind of song that, when you listen to it at the end of a hard day, makes you feel like you can try again tomorrow.