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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AlwaysWanna One
It’s a song that was performed on Mnet’s audition program PRODUCE 101 Season 2.
It was the final song sung by the 20 contestants who made it to the finale, and an acoustic version is included on Wanna One’s debut album.
eightIU
A song released in 2020 by the nationally beloved artist IU.
On the studio version, BTS’s Suga—who also produced the track—is featured.
It’s dedicated to a precious person who has gone their separate way, and IU’s expressive delivery makes the lyrics quietly sink in even deeper.
The flow from the gentle, airy verses to the chorus, which even carries a sense of uplift, is beautiful, isn’t it? I feel it conveys the desire for both people to take off toward the future with a positive mindset.
The acoustic live performance is so wonderful that the emotion just won’t stop—please give it a listen.
BREATHELee Hi
This song was composed by SHINee’s Jonghyun, and its lyrics and melody—born from his extraordinary sensibility—together with Lee Hi’s powerful yet delicate vocals, make my heart swell every time I listen.
The lyrics are truly beautiful, so please look them up.
Baby Don’t CryEXO
EXO has many famous songs, but when it comes to their ballads, isn’t this the one? It’s a song inspired by The Little Mermaid, and the members’ voices match the poignant melody so well that you’ll want to listen to it over and over.
Since it’s from their debut era, some people might not know it, but please be sure to check it out.
I′m here for youX1
A ballad by X1, the group formed on Mnet’s audition program PRODUCE X 101.
The gently played piano and the members’ relaxed vocals and beautiful falsettos further enhance the song’s world.
Am I the only one whose emotions swell when the chorus repeats “It’s okay”? True to the origin of the group’s name, you can feel a light as if unknown possibilities gather and give birth to something new.
I hope you’ll listen to it at the end of a tiring day.
BeautifulCrush
The beautiful tone of the piano and the soaring vocals match perfectly, making it a moving ballad! “Beautiful” is a track by the Korean singer Crush.
The music video, with film-like, gorgeous visuals, adds color to the song and makes it feel even more grand and warm.
It’s the magic of music that it can move you even if you don’t understand the words.
Missing youBTOB
This song was composed by Lim Hyunsik, a member of the group, and I think it offers a glimpse of BTOB’s powerful vocals and the steady assurance of their rap.
After listening, it’s a bittersweet yet refreshing song that really resonates with the heart.
NEVERkokumin no musuko
This song was performed during the concept evaluation on Mnet’s audition program PRODUCE 101 Season 2.
It also became well-known for being composed by Hui of PENTAGON.
It’s a track that particularly showcases the vocals of main vocalist Kim Jaehwan.
CompleteGirls’ Generation (Shōjo Jidai)
This is a beautiful ballad included on Girls’ Generation’s self-titled debut album released in 2007.
I still remember how deeply moved I was when I heard this song right after I had just discovered K-pop.
I was touched by the pure feelings of all the Girls’ Generation members as they sang ‘Complete.’ Music truly has no borders!
I Love You BoySuzy
If you’re in the mood for a moving love ballad, give “I Love You Boy” a listen.
It’s a track by Suzy, who is also known as a former member of the Korean idol group miss A, which disbanded in 2017.
The grand arrangement, rich with acoustic instruments like strings and piano, is truly touching.