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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Emotional Korean songs: gently moving, sentimental masterpieces (1–10)
Empty HeadASH ISLAND
A track released in 2019 by ASH ISLAND, a popular emo rapper who won the Rookie of the Year award at the Korean Hip Hop Awards 2020.
Rather than simply being unable to stop surrendering to alcohol, the song portrays a state of mind that feels inescapable.
When you can’t think about anything else and nothing seems to help, this kind of deep worldview can feel comforting.
You can feel the pent-up emotions with no outlet and the anguished cries that verge on madness.
strawberry moonIU
Strawberry Moon draws you into a mysterious world.
It’s a single released in October 2021 by IU, an artist with nationwide popularity.
This romantic track overlays moments of happiness with the strawberry moon.
Its piano-centered, shimmering tones are pleasing to the ear.
IU’s high-tone vocals, which vividly bring the song’s atmosphere to life, are breathtakingly beautiful and emotional.
It might be nice to listen to it slowly while moon-viewing.
When Dawn Comes Again (Feat. BAEKHYUN)Colde
This song is about the feelings that arise when, under the concept of dawn, you suddenly think of someone you’ve since grown apart from.
It was released in 2021 by the captivating artist Colde—who blends R&B with various genres—featuring Baekhyun.
You can sense the poignancy in lines like “I think back to the day we met” and “we can’t return to the time when we didn’t know each other.” It also resonates with the lingering feelings after a breakup.
I think it fits well with the cooler, breezy seasons.
The vocals are both languid and gentle, yet emotional.
Merry Go RoundRisso, BNJX
A stylish number with a city-pop vibe.
It’s included on Seoul Drive, a collaborative album by singer-songwriter Riso—who has provided guide vocals and backing vocals for KARA and GFRIEND—and BNJX.
The music video also has an evocative, 80s-inspired atmosphere.
It brings to mind Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love,” while the distinctly Korean, sweet mood leaves a strong impression.
How I FeelPARCO
Parco, a powerhouse singer known for emotionally charged R&B, delivers a sweet, sentimental mid-tempo tune brimming with his soul-stirring expressiveness.
Set in an atmosphere where the wistfulness of dusk and the stillness of night intersect, the lyrics lay bare the pain and loneliness of heartbreak, striking right at the heart.
Released in October 2018 as a solo work, it features a smooth sound crafted by TOIL, a popular producer in the hip-hop scene, which leaves a strong impression.
It’s a gentle, warming track that keeps you company when you want to sink into the late-night mood or find yourself lost in thoughts of someone special.