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] (111–120)
GoodbyeEun Gaeun
A love song released in January 2019 by vocalist Eun Gaeun, who captivates listeners with a charming vocal range and rich expressiveness.
It’s an emotional ballad that warmly envelops fans’ ears.
After a breakup, it conveys the sorrowful resolve to never forget the affectionate moments shared with a lover.
The song expresses sadness by harmonizing a grand, expansive sound and sweet piano tones with Eun Gaeun’s uniquely alluring timbre and sensibility.
SHENIEL
A work distinguished by rhythms reminiscent of 70s soul music and a wistful, melancholy melody.
Niel—who is also active as a member of TEEN TOP—delivers vocals that delicately convey subtle emotions with a soft timbre.
It’s the title track of his fourth mini-album, “SHE,” a poignant song that portrays the emotional turbulence after a breakup.
Released in April 2025, it coincided with his activities in the musical “6 O’Clock Off Work.” The words spun from his sweet, gentle voice accompany listeners as they struggle to accept the end of a romance and attempt to move forward while still holding feelings for a former lover.
It’s a perfect track for a night drive or a quiet room when you want to sort through your thoughts.
Let me goKwon Jin Ah
This is a track from South Korean singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah’s album “The Dreamest,” released in April 2025.
It’s a ballad that, alongside delicate piano tones, conveys a heartfelt wish to be freed from a loved one.
Her clear vocals resonate deeply, beautifully expressing the resolve to reclaim one’s true self.
The narrative-style music video portrays the journey from a couple’s first meeting to their breakup with striking visuals, further enriching the song’s world.
Noticed on K-pop Star 3 in 2013 and debuting in 2016, she showcases the maturity of her distinctive vocal prowess in this piece.
It’s a work that comforts those suffering from heartbreak and gives them the courage to take a new step forward.
Not Anyone Else(다른 누구 말고 너야)Kimu Nayong
With many hit drama OSTs to her name, Kim Na-young—the “Queen of Breakup Songs”—released this track in 2020.
Composed by OST hitmaker Kim Se-jin, it’s a reliably moving ballad.
Kim Na-young herself participated in the lyrics, delicately depicting the feelings of not being able to forget an ex, lingering attachment, and a woman’s emotional landscape.
The person she fell in love with is “no one else” but that one and only.
Try listening with those feelings in mind.
Kim Na-young’s slightly low, husky-tinged vocals are powerful—you’ll feel your emotions firmly gripped…!
Don’t you know (모르시나요)Davichi
The OST from the drama IRIS II is characterized by a deeply resonant melancholy.
Released in February 2013 by the Korean female duo Davichi, it’s a ballad that powerfully conveys the ache of unrequited love.
The exquisite harmonies woven by Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung delicately express the pain of lost love.
It received high acclaim, including a nomination for Best OST at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Featured in key scenes of the drama, it was remade by ZO ZAZZ and became a massive hit in Korea in January 2025.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or cleanse your heart.
Cry AgainDavichi
A Korean ballad with a poignant melody that sinks into the heart and vocals that convey overflowing, uncontrollable emotion.
Released as one of the double title tracks on Davichi’s fifth mini-album “Davichi Hug” in January 2015, this song portrays the pain of parting and the tears that fall once again.
The music video, filmed in Budapest, Hungary, also stirs the heart with its bittersweet storytelling.
It’s a track that stays close to you when you want to heal the wounds of heartbreak or when your feelings for someone are about to spill over.
Its delicate emotional expression and beautiful harmonies resonate deeply.
Don’t say GoodbyeV.O.S
“Why won’t you say goodbye…” The heartbreak song that captures this feeling, “Don’t say Goodbye,” was originally released in 2011 by DAVICHI, one of South Korea’s leading female duos.
The male vocal group V.O.S has covered the song, releasing their remake on April 30, 2023.
With V.O.S’s exceptional vocal skills and soaring voices, the emotions hit you straight on.
Their delicately powerful performance is sure to let the feelings you’ve been holding back overflow.