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A wonderful heartbreak song

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.

Various K-pop Breakup Songs [Relatable • Next Steps • Bittersweet] (181–190)

Stranger (feat. 10CM)Heize

헤이즈(Heize) – ‘입술 (Feat. 10CM)’ MV
Stranger (feat. 10CM)Heize

A popular R&B artist known for her strong songwriting, Heize released this track in December 2023.

It’s the title song of her 8th mini-album, “Last Winter.” The lyrics portray a breakup, capturing the feelings of lovers who, due to small misunderstandings and a growing sense of discord, can no longer truly connect.

Deep down they want to stay together, but they keep hurting each other… In the end, they decide to part ways for each other’s sake, and the song conveys a lingering helplessness and remorse.

The emotive duet with 10cm’s Kwon Jung-yeol adds even more poignancy to the piece.

KEI
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I Guess I Loved YouLEE CHANGSUB

The original song was released by Yoon Do-hyun in 2005 and remains a beloved love song in Korea.

Lee Changsub, the lead vocalist of BTOB, remade it in May 2023.

Lee Sang-hoon, known for working on the music for popular dramas such as Hospital Playlist, handled the arrangement.

The remake beautifully carries over the strengths of the original, including the vocals.

Although it’s a breakup song that expresses unforgettable feelings, its relaxed band sound and Changsub’s beautifully soft high notes create a strangely comforting atmosphere.

KEI
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MISS YOUMONSTAX

MONSTA X is a seven-member male idol group that was formed through a South Korean variety show.

They officially debuted in Korea in 2015 and made their Japan debut in 2017.

They have many wild-sounding songs, and even though this track is a tearjerker, it’s upbeat and exudes masculinity.

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Without You (Feat. Hyolyn)Mad Clown

[MV] Mad Clown(매드클라운) _ Without You(견딜만해) (Feat. Hyolyn(효린))
Without You (Feat. Hyolyn)Mad Clown

Mad Clown has an intelligent, quiet aura, but when it comes to music, he’s a powerful rapper.

This track features Hyolyn, formerly of SISTAR, who boasts outstanding vocal ability among K-pop female idols.

The rap lays bare raw emotions—lingering attachment to an ex and feelings of apology—that are deeply heartrending.

The way a female artist is incorporated, among other aspects, makes it easy to see he’s from the United States; it’s that kind of songwriting.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced many K-POP breakup songs up to this point.

Did you find one that suits you? These are masterpieces that move you even if you don’t understand the lyrics—and deepen even more once you read the Japanese translations.

Loves that have ended, relationships that had to part ways—these songs will stand by all kinds of heartbreak.

I hope you find a song that heals your heart.