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)
Crush(크러쉬)Zion.T
It’s a song called “Crush,” a collaboration between Zion.T and Crush.
It was a big hit in South Korea.
As a breakup song, its theme honestly expresses the straightforward feelings of unexpectedly running into an ex-girlfriend after a breakup.
Rather than just being sad, the lyrics capture the awkwardness of that encounter and how seeing her brings to light the lingering feelings I’d been pretending not to notice.
The raw, unvarnished lyrics that portray the unbearable shabbiness of myself in that moment are deeply relatable.
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!
LonelyBOL4
Included on the 2018 mini album “Red Diary Page.2.” Isn’t it true that when you spend so much time together, the ordinary can start to show its negative side? It portrays a situation where even talking feels like a hassle, as if a breakup is drawing near.
The aching feelings of wishing they would comfort you when you’re hurting, of wanting them to stay by your side like they did back then—Ahn Ji-Young’s vocals sink in and bring you to tears.
Along with its fragility, this heartbreak song teaches the importance of truly listening.
Various K-pop Breakup Songs [Relatability, Next Steps, Bittersweet] (81–90)
어떻게 이별까지 사랑하겠어, 널 사랑하는 거지(How can I love the heartbreak, you`re the one I love)AKMU (Akdong Musician)
The title track of the 2019 album “SAILING.” It’s a beautiful ballad with a gently penetrating melody and the exquisite harmony of Chanhyuk and Suhyun.
I think it carries various meanings of parting, but it also quietly stays close to the feeling of heartbreak.
The title means “To be able to love even until the farewell—that’s what it means to love you,” and the lyrics are carefully woven.
Listening to this song brings me to tears, grateful that I met someone who made me feel this way.
A warm, ocean-deep piece.
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.
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.
Don’t Say You Love MeJIN
In May 2025, BTS’s Jin released a ballad notable for its serene, contemplative piano tones.
Known as a member of the popular boy group BTS, he crafted this gem from his album Echo—a stirring track that delicately portrays the end of love and lingering attachment.
Blending nostalgia and freshness in English lyrics within a pop genre, it carries a retro vibe while Jin’s gentle vocals sink deep into the heart.
The music video unfolds emotionally charged performances with actress Shin Se-kyung against the beautiful backdrop of Singapore.
Fans also anticipate it being performed on his first solo world tour, RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, which begins in June 2025.
It’s a highly recommended song for anyone seeking to soothe their heart in a calm, unhurried moment.