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)
All of my lifePARK WON(박원)
An aching heartbreak song.
The vibe is the quintessential K-pop ballad, isn’t it? It’s a track about thinking of her and growing day by day to become happier, only to realize that your dreams have outgrown your love.
You can sense regret over the breakup, but also gratitude.
Those fleeting moments can mean so much, can’t they? Park Won’s beautifully sorrowful vocals make it all the more tear-jerking…
It might be the number one song that makes you cry among heartbreak tunes.
Good GoodbyeHwasa
A digital single released by Hwasa, known as a member of MAMAMOO, from P NATION in October 2025.
It contemplates whether a parting moment can be called a “good goodbye,” portraying the struggle of suppressing one’s own feelings while wishing the other person happiness, set to a mid-tempo, ballad-like arrangement.
Hwasa was deeply involved in writing and composing, and the minimalist production highlights the nuances in her voice.
The emotional boiling point arrives as the melody soars in the chorus.
The music video features actor Park Jung-min, carefully depicting the quiet acceptance of separation between lovers.
An alternate version by the string quartet Duomo was released simultaneously, expanding the afterglow through orchestration.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you want to empathize with pain that doesn’t need to scream.
BORN AGAIN feat. Doja Cat & RAYELiSA
An irresistible track that blends disco-pop and Britpop has arrived.
Lisa from Thailand, widely known for her work with BLACKPINK, expanded her musical horizons by launching LLOUD in 2024.
Centered on the theme of female self-reinvention, Doja Cat and RAY deliver a powerful, empowering message in this release.
Premiering on February 6, 2025 as the lead single from the album “Alter Ego,” it also drew attention for its music video inspired by goddesses.
Starting in February 2025, she will also appear in the hit drama The White Lotus Season 3.
Brimming with energetic, liberating vibes, this song is perfect for blowing off steam or refreshing your mood.
Various K-pop Breakup Songs [Relatability, Next Steps, Bittersweet] (81–90)
ERASE MEONEUS
This is a song I want you to listen to when you feel like forgetting everything.
Released on May 8, 2023 as the title track of the 9th mini-album “PYGMALION.” Blending orchestra and EDM into an emo-pop style, it’s both familiar to the ear and deeply stirring.
The tempo and pace are mid-range with a sharp-edged sound, yet the arrangement and lyrics make it achingly bittersweet.
It’s a track that will stay by your side through heartbreak or rough days.
Give it a deep listen alongside WANNA’s dazzling charm!
My Name Is MalguemQWER
This is a track infused with the resolve to overcome the pain of heartbreak and look forward.
Featured on QWER’s second mini-album, “Algorithm’s Blossom,” the song was written and composed by (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon.
With its refreshing sound and delicate vocals, it conveys a sense of hope for a bright future—just like its title, which means “clear, pure” in Korean.
Immediately after its release in September 2024, it captured many listeners’ hearts, entering the top five on the Melon chart.
If you’re feeling the sting of a breakup or about to take a new step forward, this is a song that can give you courage.
A Walk To Goodbye(이별을 걷다)Ō Chi-retsu (Fan Chiyoru)
Hwan Chi-yeul’s “A Walk To Goodbye” is a poignant ballad themed around heartbreak.
It starts with a piano intro that evokes a tightening ache in the chest.
The music video feels like a movie, so if you enjoy Korean films or dramas, be sure to check out the visuals as well.
I’ll Never Love AgainWOODZ
Having completed his military service, WOODZ makes a full-fledged return as a solo artist.
Featured on his digital single released in September 2025, this track is a love ballad with an introspective theme that reexamines the small routines of daily life from a fresh perspective.
The aching finality—like a letter going up in flames—and the protagonist’s struggle with the idea that they can never love the same way again are rendered on a grand scale through a dramatic, cinematic sound.
While rooted in pop, the song weaves in rock and alternative elements, showcasing his wide-ranging musicality.
The time he spent confronting himself during his service seems to lend the work added depth.
It’s a song that will resonate with everyone—pressing forward despite regret over a lost love.