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] (41–50)
All I DoRoy Kim
A song that straightforwardly sings, “I think of you all day long.” It’s a heartbreak song.
Depending on how you take it, it could also be a unrequited-love song.
It was used as an insert song in the Korean drama “Romance” and is included as a bonus track on the third installment of the original soundtrack.
The singer, Roy Kim, is a highly skilled Korean singer-songwriter who topped the audition program Superstar K4—beating a record-high field of 2.08 million contestants—and made his major debut in 2013.
Only OneBoA
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.
If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O.
Veteran balladeer Na Yoon Kwon—unrivaled when it comes to singing aching love—and D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, have realized a dream collaboration.
The beloved ballad that drew attention as part of the 2004 drama Crown Prince’s First Love OST and was included on the album Addiction has been reborn with a fresh touch in November 2025.
Its plaintive portrayal of unrequited love—the heart-wrenching thought, “If only I were the one by their side”—tightens the chest.
Na Yoon Kwon’s deep, resonant voice intertwines with D.O.’s warm yet wistful vocals, drawing listeners into an even more dramatic development.
It’s perfect for those long autumn nights when you feel lonely and want to quietly lose yourself in the music.
SOLO DAYB1A4
This is a top pick for when you want to blast away the pain of heartbreak with an uplifting song! Released in 2014 by the boy group B1A4, known for their high-quality tracks.
It’s a country-tinged pop song wrapped in a cheerful mood, with a memorable whistling intro.
The fresh, positive perspective—“We can’t stop a breakup, so let’s enjoy it”—is fantastic.
Listening to this, your heart will swell more with anticipation for new encounters than with loneliness.
The bouncy melody is fun, and the breezy, open summer vibe will lift your spirits!
The Happiest GirlBLACKPINK
BLACKPINK’s breakup song “The Happiest Girl” is one I really want you to listen to when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
It’s a track from their album “BORN PINK,” released after a two-year gap, which set the record at the time for the highest first-week sales by a K-pop girl group.
The members’ sentimental vocals over the serious-sounding track pull you right in.
Even as it mourns unchangeable facts, the song resonates with the resolve to be strong and become the happiest in the world next time.
It helps reset unforgettable feelings to a blank slate and gently stays beside a heart in pain.
공허해(empty)WINNER
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.
Farewell for now!JO YURI
Cho Yuri, who served as the main vocalist of IZ*ONE and is now flourishing as an actress, delivers a pop-rock track that portrays the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to a past love on her mini-album Episode 25, set for release in July 2025.
Having contributed to the lyrics herself, she rides a rich band sound with a powerful vocal performance that feels like brushing away tears.
Even as she sings of parting, her undimmed passion for the future grips the heart.
The suggestive title has prompted speculation that it hints at a brief hiatus from her singing career to focus on acting.
It’s a song that stays close to anyone who wants to turn sorrow into strength and take a bold step forward.