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 • heartbreak] (31–40)
Backseat PromisesKANG DANIEL
After his activities with Wanna One, Kang Daniel has been showcasing a wide range of expressions as a solo artist.
This is the title track from his special album “PULSEPHASE,” released in December 2025.
It’s a dance-pop song with a buoyant beat and gentle melody that feels just right for the slightly chilly season.
The lyrics portray a mature mindset—choosing not to cling to past heat or infatuation, but to acknowledge their afterglow and move forward.
Notably, he was deeply involved in the songwriting and composition, and the track is written entirely in English.
With its sophisticated mood that makes you want to listen during a nighttime drive, it’s recommended for moments when you want to think alone or spend some calm, quiet time.
GashinaSUNMI
A smash hit released in 2017 by Sunmi, who’s also known as a member of Wonder Girls.
Its unique message asks, “Isn’t it crazy to dump me? Are you in your right mind?” It portrays someone becoming stronger after heartbreak, and Sunmi’s mysterious charm and powerful delivery are inspiring.
Her increasingly strong vocals will give you courage to take the next step.
When you feel like crying, let yourself cry, and move forward at your own pace.
Don’t know youHeize
“Things you only realize after a breakup”—that’s the theme of the heartbreak song ‘널 너무 모르고 (Don’t Know You).’ It’s a 2017 hit by R&B artist Heize, known for her refined songwriting and delicate emotional expression.
Said to be drawn from real experience, the song reflects on how she didn’t truly know her lover.
Though she tried hard while wishing for happiness, she regrets the little time they actually spent together.
The intensity of the music video is a bit frightening, but perhaps it’s a way of breaking free.
Your WeddingJUN. K
You might think that a song called “Wedding” would be a happy one, right? As you keep listening, you realize it’s not about the singer’s own wedding with their lover.
It’s a heartbreakingly sad scene of attending an ex-lover’s wedding.
When you think about how they should have been the one standing next to the bride or groom, it becomes unbearable.
Jun.
K of 2PM—who debuted in 2008, is now a veteran idol, and also writes and composes—delivers the ballad with gentle, soulful emotion.
Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki
Released in 2008 as the eighth single, it is their 23rd single in Japan.
It reached No.
1 on the weekly Oricon chart.
Although the two are clearly drawn to each other, they can’t seem to convey their feelings well.
In the end, the woman decides to marry another man, and the song poignantly portrays the sorrow and regret of not having confessed her feelings sooner—it’s a real tearjerker.
Various K-POP Breakup Songs [Relatable • Next Steps • Bittersweet] (41–50)
Good NightJeong Sewoon
Good Night, sung by Jeong Se-woon, which was the theme song of the popular Korean drama “Touch Your Heart.” The lyrics are about recalling a love that has ended—so bittersweet that it hasn’t even become a memory yet.
His delicate, heartrending voice makes you feel deeply that it’s a sad romance.
It’s the perfect love song for immersing yourself completely in sorrow.
Say My NameMIYEON
In her solo activities in November 2025, Miyeon delivered a pop ballad steeped in the lingering afterglow of a farewell.
While she’s known for dynamic tracks with (G)I-DLE, this title song from her second solo mini-album, “MY, Lover,” layers a clear, pure vocal over the spacious interplay of delicate piano melodies and a rhythmic beat, richly portraying the call of a loved one that doesn’t fade even after parting.
The lingering memory of a name that echoes like reverb, and a sense of time that drifts between dreams and reality, are carefully woven together, conveying a moving stance of acceptance rather than actively trying to forget.
The beauty of her vocal delivery stands out against the understated accompaniment, precisely because it is stripped of excessive ornamentation.
It’s a song you’ll want to play on a long autumn night.