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: poignant, sentimental masterpieces (41–50)
NOBODY (Feat. MINO of WINNER)Blue.D
This is a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for an emotional track you can slowly sink into.
Released in 2019 as Blue.D’s debut, it features WINNER’s Song Mino.
It feels emo even on its own, but the lyrics about falling in love without realizing it will likely hit even harder if you’re in love.
The way you can’t get that special someone out of your head keeps circling around, amplified by the chorus melody.
Be sure to pay attention to its dreamy world-building, too.
Emotional Korean songs: gently moving, sentimental masterpieces (51–60)
그리워Jukjae
This is Jokjae’s new song, woven with delicate emotions.
Featured on the album “CLICHÉ,” released in October 2024, the track is a ballad that depicts recurring sorrow.
The Korean artist’s warm vocals and guitar tones offer gentle comfort.
The lyrics, reflecting on what has been lost, invite listeners to introspect.
An acoustic version is also included, letting you appreciate subtle shifts in emotion.
It’s a song that quietly stays with you when you feel a touch of loneliness.
You (=I)BOL4
A mellow, wistful R&B-tinged track whose sweet, bittersweet emotions quietly resonate in the heart.
It’s a song included on BOL4’s 2016 album “RED PLANET.” While it adorably portrays the wavering feelings of a woman in love, an emotional mood also seeps through, making it perfect for times when you’re troubled by love or want to relax and unwind.
The acoustic sound and light, breezy melody create a soundscape that’s also great for nighttime drives or quiet moments.
Black RoseASH ISLAND
When something sad happens, don’t you ever wish it were just a dream? That’s the kind of bittersweet heartbreak captured in “Black Rose.” It’s one of the double title tracks from Ash Island’s 2023 mini-album “More ROSES,” and his emotional rap really hits you.
The love that burned out is likened to a black rose, and if you listen after learning the flower’s meanings, you might find yourself drawn in even deeper.
The Day After YouCHEEZE
Cheeze, who has worked on numerous Korean drama OSTs including It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, is a female artist who began as part of a band and now performs as a singer-songwriter.
Her 2023 release The Day After You is a song that portrays facing the reality of a loved one disappearing from right before your eyes.
Opening with warm guitar arpeggios, it unfolds at a relaxed, medium tempo.
Her clear, translucent vocals convey raw emotion, making it a heartbreak song that truly resonates.
The Child of Beginnings (Hajimari no Ko) — Starting With YouMAKTUB
A standout track released by singer-songwriter Maktub in January 2025.
It features a melody line reminiscent of J-pop band sounds and captivating lyrics that sing of deep love.
Notably, it romanticizes philosophical themes such as the meaning of existence and the passage of time.
True to Maktub—nicknamed a “master of sound”—the song resonates deeply with listeners.
Since debuting in 2011, this accomplished artist has produced numerous hits, and this new, more adventurous work is sure to touch many hearts as well.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to take a new step forward or feel the bond with someone important.
너라는 별고추잠자리
The love ballad by Red Pepper Dragonfly is stirring listeners’ hearts.
Released in December 2024, this work stands out with its high school band style.
It blends rock elements with gentle melodies.
The lyrics, delicately weaving a bittersweet longing for a presence that shines like a distant star, resonate emotionally.
The tender tones bring out the feelings even more richly.
You can’t help but be moved by its pure depiction of first love.
It’s a heartwarming track that accompanies quiet moments with someone special.