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 heartbreak songs [relatable • next steps • bittersweet] (131–140)
WindFTISLAND
A grand ballad that begins with a wistful piano and gradually layers in a full band sound.
Released in June 2017 on FTISLAND’s album “OVER 10 YEARS,” it’s an ambitious work commemorating their 10th anniversary.
The song likens a breakup with a lover to the wind, capturing the aching inability to forget that person while also conveying the resolve to move forward.
Lee Hong-gi’s vocals, shifting effortlessly from low register to falsetto, vividly express the ebb and flow of emotion.
The music video, paired with the band’s performance scenes, leaves a strong impression.
It’s a recommended track for moments when you want to empathize with feelings for someone or look back on memories with someone dear.
What Should I doGIRIBOY
This is a track included on rapper Giriboy’s 10th album, Novel, released in October 2023.
It’s a heartbreak song depicting lovers on the verge of breaking up.
It also seems to capture the feeling of being fed up—perhaps after being cheated on, or with a girlfriend’s carefree behavior.
You might forgive it once, but when it happens again and again, it becomes all the more painful.
Through Giriboy’s richly expressive rap, you’re left seized by a helpless sense of emptiness, wondering, “What should I do?”
JoseeHYNN
Josee, a song that reminisces about a former lover.
Released in 2023 by HYNN (Park Hye-won), renowned for her powerful vocals and noted for reaching the Top 3 on the audition show Superstar K 2016.
For those who chose to part ways due to various circumstances, this track will resonate especially deeply.
Its lyrics, which seem to vividly revive old memories, may even make you want to revisit those nostalgic places.
It gently stirs the heart as it reflects on someone striving in a different world.
Immerse yourself in the song’s universe along with the beautiful visuals of the music video—set around the sea and featuring the artist herself.
I Miss You So MuchHwang Karam (황가람)
A poignant ballad by Korean solo artist Hwang Garam, crafted in February 2025.
Its heart-tremblingly beautiful melody and lyrics that weave together the pain of a breakup and a wish for reunion gently permeate the soul.
A remake of a song originally released by Yoo Hye-joon in 2015, it showcases Hwang Garam’s rich, resonant vocals, which vividly convey a powerful longing for a former lover.
Set against an evening cityscape swept by a cold wind, this work paints loneliness and lingering attachment, making it a song that stays by your side at love’s end.
It will resonate softly with anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.
Bad LuckJAMIE
A powerhouse solo artist, Jamie delivers a track themed around revenge and karmic retribution.
Released in October 2024, this song garnered attention as her first new single in about two years.
The lyrics, imbued with the pain and anger of heartbreak, leave a strong impression, and Jamie’s powerful vocals resonate deeply.
Set to a rhythmic, catchy beat, the song conveys the message that those who commit wrongs will eventually face the consequences.
In the music video, Jamie appears in glamorous dresses and futuristic outfits, visually bringing the song’s world to life.
It’s a recommended track for anyone looking to recover from heartbreak or reclaim their inner strength.
Rainy dayJEOMi
Jungmin, who is also known for participating in an audition program, is finally releasing her long-awaited debut single, “Rainy day.” It’s a love ballad distinguished by its beautiful scenic imagery.
Specifically, it portrays a woman who was heartbroken on a rainy day, walking with an umbrella as she looks back on her memories.
Listening to it will paint vivid, beautiful visuals in your mind.
And since it’s a ballad, it also showcases her exceptional vocal ability and crystal-clear voice to the fullest.
You Were Beautiful (My love X Kim Min-seok (MeloMance))Kim Min-seok
A collaboration track for the film “One Summer (여름날 우리).” Released on Tanabata in 2023 by Kim Minseok of the pop unit Melomance, known for their refined, resonant sound.
It’s a sensuous ballad with an emotional feel, a remake of a song originally released by the band DAY6 in 2017.
The lyrics evoke the emotions of heartbreak, bringing back memories shared and the beauty of a loved one.
Kim Minseok’s soft, sweet vocals infuse the song with a different, forward-looking warmth.