Various K-pop breakup songs [relatability, next steps, poignancy]
I wonder how things ended up like this.
I can’t get anything done anymore…
That feeling of heartbreak is so sad and painful, isn’t it?
I think K-pop songs also have the charm of letting the emotions of a simple ballad seep deep into your heart.
That said, it’s not just bittersweet tracks—there are breakup songs in all kinds of styles, including ones that give you the courage to move forward.
When you listen to your favorite idol or a highly expressive artist’s voice, your emotions are sure to be stirred even more…!
I hope these songs help you feel understood, and even a little lighter.
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Various K-POP Breakup Songs [Relatable • Next Steps • Bittersweet] (71–80)
Love Me AgainV
A track that BTS’s V released as a solo in August 2023.
It’s included on the album Layover.
If you like R&B, this one’s especially worth checking out.
The lyrics, which express a longing to get back together with a former lover, carry a touch of melancholy yet have an alluring mood that draws you in.
You’re wrapped in V’s soothing low register and sensuality.
The music video—filmed in caves on the island of Mallorca, Spain—adds to the song’s fragile, emotional vibe.
It’s the kind of piece that leaves you wanting to linger in its afterglow.
IWALYI-LAND2 : N/a
A song capturing the bittersweet feelings of a heartbreaking breakup has been born.
Created through I-LAND2: N/a, this gem of a dance track was crafted by TEDDY and VVN.
Released on May 24, 2024, it drew attention after being performed during a mission on the show.
While expressing the pain of parting—“You said I was your last girl, but…”—it also carries a wish for love to endure.
It’s a track many can relate to when struggling with love.
This work, which heralds a new breath in K-pop, delivers a dramatic finish that resonates deeply.
Forever2PM
“Forever” is a song by 2PM, known as the “beast idol” group, and it was included as the B-side to their 2012 Japanese single “Masquerade.” Member Junho wrote and composed the track.
While it can be heard as a mutual long-distance love, the theme is that time apart makes the bond stronger.
Lyrics about both people doing their best under the same sky can also be encouraging after a breakup.
The members’ warm vocals are likely to soothe a broken heart.
이럴거면 그러지말지(Shouldn’t Have…)Pekuayon
“Shouldn’t Have” is a work that Baek A Yeon herself wrote and composed.
Her vocals perfectly suit the calm R&B style, and the song became a hit by resonating with many listeners.
It’s said that the main reason it gained so much support is that it skillfully captures genuine, relatable feelings in the lyrics, prompting a wave of people who found themselves identifying with the words.
Forget YouSejin
“Forget You” is a solo song by Sejin, a member of WANNA.B, the well-known six-member K-pop girl group.
Sejin’s cute yet slightly wistful vocals match beautifully with the laid-back rhythm of the track.
It has the feel of a grand, movie-theme-style ballad, so I imagine it would really resonate with anyone going through a heartbreak.
The Day was BeautifulKassy
Casey’s “The Day was Beautiful” is a breakup song with female vocals.
The warm tone of the guitar pairs perfectly with Casey’s wistful voice, and it really resonates.
She originally started her career on a rap show, but her singing is impressively good as well.
Casey writes her lyrics based on her own experiences, so if you’re interested, try reading a Japanese translation of the lyrics too.
LOVEDRUNKEpik High, Crush
Is it a pun? LOVED, DRUNK—in other words, it’s a love song about alcohol.
The Japanese title is “Sake ga Amai” (literally, “The Sake Is Sweet”).
It sounds classy, but the content is a love song that sings of a girl’s heartbreaking attempt to forget a breakup by drinking.
Right from the start: “wobbly feet,” “spinning head.” Most people have probably gotten that drunk before, but not many have from heartbreak.
The much-talked-about music video is unique and eye-catching, too.
The woman who appears is the singer IU, an artist Gen Hoshino has his eye on, and in the video she’s fighting someone.
It’s probably a metaphor—maybe it was hard to directly depict the act of getting drunk.