An emotional Korean song. A gently moving, sensitive masterpiece.
This is a playlist introducing emotional Korean tracks.
From K-R&B and love songs to tunes with a languid, melancholic mood, we’ve picked a wide variety.
That laid-back, mellow atmosphere—the kind that slowly seeps in—feels even more emotional at night, doesn’t it?
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The stylish sound alone is emotional, but if you really take your time to read the lyrics while you listen, you might find yourself even more immersed in the world they create.
With many tracks featuring lyrics that feel like they’re right there with you, these emo numbers can be a comfort when you’re heartbroken or when you just want to relax.
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X-MAS TREEJimmy Brown
This work exudes a laid-back atmosphere.
It’s a Christmas song released in December 2024 by R&B singer-songwriter Jimmy Brown.
His characteristically expressive vocals wrap the listener in a warm yet bittersweet mood.
The lyrics, which depict the joy of spending Christmas with a loved one, are highly relatable.
Created with meticulous attention to detail in close collaboration with producer DWAYNE, the track showcases their careful craftsmanship.
Give it a listen when you’re thinking of someone special or spending time with family.
SomethingKIM A REUM
Kim Areum is a female singer with a city pop style who enjoys steadfast support from devoted fans.
Her track “Something” was pre-released from her sixth album, SEOUL WAVE.
It’s a love song about that ambiguous relationship where you’re not quite friends, wrapped in a bittersweet mood.
It seems to portray the complex feelings of not knowing how the person you’re seeing really feels, and when the timing hits, you’re sure to empathize even more deeply.
It gives off an emotive vibe that would fit perfectly with a nighttime drive.
You Were Beautiful (My love X Kim Min-seok (MeloMance))Kim Min-seok
A collaboration track for the film “One Summer (여름날 우리).” Released on Tanabata in 2023 by Kim Minseok of the pop unit Melomance, known for their refined, resonant sound.
It’s a sensuous ballad with an emotional feel, a remake of a song originally released by the band DAY6 in 2017.
The lyrics evoke the emotions of heartbreak, bringing back memories shared and the beauty of a loved one.
Kim Minseok’s soft, sweet vocals infuse the song with a different, forward-looking warmth.
PhoenixLuli Lee
Ruri Lee is a singer-songwriter with experience as the bassist of Bye Bye Badma.
Her 2023 release “Phoenix” is a song imbued with the determination to protect loved ones no matter what hardships lie ahead.
It resonates with a rock sound where aggressive basslines intertwine with guitar work.
Overall, it has an ethereal atmosphere, unfolding alongside her clear, translucent vocals.
This is K-pop that conveys the strength and beauty of a creature that can be reborn time and time again.
GiftMeloMance
“Gift” is a perfect pick if you’re looking for an emotional track with a jazzy vibe.
It’s performed by MeloMance, a K-pop duo popular not only in Korea but around the world.
The gentle piano sound pairs beautifully with the warm vocals.
The lyrics are a heartwarming love song, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well.
Beautiful RestrictionNewJeans
A track released in September 2023 as part of the OST for the Netflix drama “A Time Called You.” It’s a remake by the sensational NewJeans of Kim Jong-seo’s 1996 song “Beautiful Restriction.” The tempo is slower, shifting the original’s lively vibe into something nostalgic and emo.
NewJeans’ subtly retro style meshes perfectly with the song’s world, making it a superb remake.
The cute, romantic lyrics are lovely too—it’s a love song that expresses how love can change a person for the better.
A to ZRisso, BNJX
A stylish track born from a collaboration between singer-songwriter Liso—who has also provided guide vocals for famous artists—and composer BNJX.
It opens the album “Seoul Drive,” released on May 3, 2023.
Liso’s cute, clear vocals ride comfortably over the moderately paced rhythm and vibrant production.
It has a vibe that suits nighttime cityscapes, and it’s highly recommended for fans of urban music.