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] (141–150)
Toward tomorrowL(Kim Myungsoo)
Kim Myung Soo, also known as L from INFINITE, is also active as an actor.
This song is a rock ballad included on his Japanese solo debut single “moments,” released in November 2023.
It portrays a love where the feelings are mutual but, for certain reasons, the two are not brought together.
Myung Soo’s straightforward vocal delivery is wonderful.
With the English title “Starting Over,” it truly resonates with the feeling of moving beyond.
Don’t miss the ending of the music video, which brings tears with her emotions.
It’s heartrending, yet it gives you the strength to step forward toward the next future.
Beautiful WomanLee Ye Joon
A new release from South Korean singer Lee Ye-jun in January 2025.
It’s a poignant ballad that sings of deep sorrow and regret after losing a loved one.
The arrangement is simple yet emotionally powerful, and Lee Ye-jun’s clear, crystalline vocals are striking.
Moments of parting and the wish to be loved once more are expressed through the beautiful harmony of piano and strings.
It’s the perfect song for soothing the pain of heartbreak or reflecting on someone dear to you.
어디에도M.C The Max
M.C THE MAX is a band that, in its early days, was produced by YOSHIKI and even received songs from Japanese artists.
This is a ballad they released in 2016 about the pain of heartbreak.
The lyrics, which overlay falling snow with a wistful emotional state, are superb and quietly resonate in the heart.
It seems quite difficult to sing well, but it’s said to be a familiar number for Korean men.
According to TJ Communication, it was the most sung song in 2016.
Since then, it has remained a long-loved karaoke classic.
Save MeMAMAMOO+
Save Me is a song that stays by your side when things are too tough to even laugh or when you’re heartbroken.
It was pre-released from TWO RABBITS, the debut mini album by MAMAMOO+, a subunit formed by MAMAMOO members Solar and Moonbyul, in July 2023.
With its medium tempo and blue-tinted mood, the song carries a poignant sadness that gently soothes a wounded heart.
Moonbyul participated in writing and composing, and you can feel her signature atmosphere and expressive style, wrapped in beautiful harmonies with Solar.
When you’re caught in a loop of helpless feelings, you’ll surely find yourself relating to it.
WHERE YOU ATNU’EST W
WHERE YOU AT is a breakup song released in 2017 by NU’EST W, a unit of the boy group NU’EST.
It’s a track that symbolizes their success: it gave them their first No.
1 on the charts, and they also won Discovery of the Year at the Mnet Asian Music Awards that same year.
Rather than focusing on the pain itself, the lyrics convey a heartbreaking sense of wandering endlessly, unable to accept reality.
The soaring high notes bursting with emotion are striking as well.
Even so, the song overflows with their chic, mature charm.
Broke up today(오늘 헤어졌어요) (Feat. TANAKA)Onestar(임한별)
Im Han-byul, who has a background in a boys’ band and also thrives as a solo artist, released this track, “Broke up today,” in 2023 under his OneStar moniker, featuring TANAKA.
The lyrics, depicting the sadness and loneliness of a breakup, intertwine with beautiful strings and piano.
A love story set in winter pairs perfectly with the crystal-clear sound.
It’s a sentimental love song where his vocals, infused with a heart-wrenching longing, resonate alongside TANAKA’s harmonies.
Yooou (Feat. BIG Naughty)PARK HYEON JIN, BIG Naughty
This track is a collaboration between rising rapper Park Hyun Jin—whose contract with the hip-hop label H1GHR MUSIC made waves—and BIG Naughty, known for hits like “Beyond Love.” It’s a breakup song reflecting on an ex, marked by a relaxed, gentle mood.
The lyrics, which confess vulnerable lines like “It fell apart because of you,” are heartbreakingly candid, conveying lingering feelings for the other person.
Spring imagery appears, but the emotion feels more like a quiet ache suited to a slightly chilly season.