Various K-pop breakup songs [relatability, next steps, poignancy]

GoneROSÉ

ROSÉ – ‘Gone’ M/V

Among the charismatic members of BLACKPINK, Rosé captivates with her outstanding vocals.

“Gone” is a heartbreak song included on her first single album “R,” released in 2021.

Rosé herself took part in writing and composing the track, which expresses the sorrow after being dumped, with a touch of bravado that makes it even more poignant.

Was the person who left her a player? It’s truly awful to toy with someone’s feelings, and I’m sure these lyrics resonate deeply with anyone who’s been on the receiving end.

Rosé’s uniquely delicate tone pairs perfectly with the melancholic atmosphere, making it all the more heartrending.

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GashinaSUNMI

[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ Gashina(가시나)

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.

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Goodbye to being aloneTAEMIN

TAEMIN 'Sayonara Hitori' MV

This is the song with which Taemin, SHINee’s youngest member and a popular figure, made his solo debut in Japan.

He was the first among SHINee to debut solo.

Taemin is always cool, but in this solo track he portrays a man’s sorrow, and his cool yet wistful expression irresistibly draws you in.

It’s a very heartrending song.

Only OneBoA

BoA 보아 ‘Only One’ MV (Drama ver.)

BoA, who has been consistently popular since the very beginning of the K-POP boom in Japan, debuted in Korea in 2000 and in Japan in 2001.

This song was released in 2012.

It’s a classic breakup ballad often sung by female idols, but it truly comes alive thanks to BoA’s strong vocals.

Even after a breakup, when you can no longer see each other, the memories of the person you love don’t just fade from your mind right away.

If anything, they linger on and on… and BoA’s heartrending voice won’t leave your ears.

Don’t know youHeize

헤이즈 (Heize) – 널 너무 모르고 (Don’t know you) MV

“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.

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공허해(empty)WINNER

WINNER – ‘공허해(empty)’ M/V

This is the song “Empty” by WINNER, YG’s next-generation boy group.

They usually release tracks centered on hard-hitting dance and hip-hop, so when they occasionally put out a more mellow, gentle song like this, it reminds you how deeply it can resonate.

The word “empty” literally means “void,” and true to that, the song conveys the hollow feeling of “my heart is already empty.” It was a big hit in Korea as well.

Repeating goodbyesBTOB

150817 BTOB Sayonara okurikaeshite Repeating “Sayonara” (lyrics translation)

BTOB’s Japanese single “Sayonara o Kurikaeshite.” It’s the ultimate ballad that sweetly sings of the pain of heartbreak with assured vocal prowess.

The vocal line of this K-pop boy group has incredibly strong singing ability, drawing you deep into the world of the song.

The feelings of heartbreak come across so directly that it’s a sorrowful track that leaves even the listener breathless.