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)
Ruin My LifeBOYNEXTDOOR
This is the first OST track released in October 2025 by the boy group BOYNEXTDOOR, produced by Zico.
Written specifically for Tving’s dating reality show ‘Transit Love 4,’ the song explores themes of breakups and the end of relationships while poignantly portraying the lingering feelings that won’t fade.
Co-written and co-produced by Joohyoung and Kyle Wong, it’s a pop ballad that delicately captures emotional fluctuations.
Its lyrical quality resonates with the complex emotions of the show’s cast, and it’s sure to touch the hearts of those who have experienced heartbreak or separation.
Perfect for quiet nights when you want to listen closely or as background music when you’re sorting through your feelings.
Various K-POP Breakup Songs [Relatable • Next Steps • Bittersweet] (51–60)
끝을 받아들이기가 어려워(Hard To Say Goodbye)Bae Jinyoung (Pe Jinyon)
The first single released in 2019 by Bae Jinyoung, formerly of Wanna One.
It’s a ballad that seeps into you with its gentle piano tones and Jinyoung’s incredibly beautiful vocals.
Jinyoung also took part in writing the lyrics, singing about the feeling of being unable to accept reality even after a breakup.
Remembering the happy times only makes it hurt more, doesn’t it? If only we could go back—his earnest longing carried by his aching voice loosens the tear ducts.
Accepting an ending is difficult, not just in love but in many things… This song will surely be there to lean on in times like that.
Hate YouJung Kook
Jungkook, a member of BTS.
Let me introduce “Hate You” from his solo album Golden.
While the album features many pop songs with an American vibe, this track is a moist, emotive ballad.
It delicately conveys the complex feeling of hating someone precisely because you love them.
The quiet melody also beautifully highlights his vocals.
Incidentally, the music video has drawn attention for being filmed in Japan.
Repeating goodbyesBTOB
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.
너가 떠나고(After You Left Me)어쿠루브 (Acourve)
This is a 2016 song by Okulub in an acoustic guitar-and-vocals style.
Okulub is a Korean male duo that debuted in 2013 and later changed their name to Mind U.
The song depicts days spent like an empty shell after a loved one has gone.
The more precious someone is, the harder it is to do anything, right? Within that aching sadness that seems to sink into the hole left in your heart, their warm vocals gently permeate.
It’s the kind of song that brings slow, quiet tears.
Give it a listen when you’re feeling vulnerable.
THIS AIN’T ITTAEYANG
“It wasn’t supposed to be like this…” This is a breakup song that embraces the feeling of regret after parting ways.
Released in 2014 by Taeyang—BIGBANG’s SOL—who exudes a charismatic presence even as a solo artist.
Because he still loves the other person, he neither blames them nor forces himself to be strong and move on—just pure longing.
Those who tend to carry heartbreak for a while will especially relate.
The soft acoustic tones and Taeyang’s delicately rendered, beautiful vocals are bittersweet yet soothing.
F.F.L.YMIYEON
Miyeon of (G)I-DLE, beloved as one of the foremost classic vocalists in the K-POP scene, continues to expand her reach not only through group activities but also as an MC and model.
This song is included on her second mini-album “MY, Lover,” released on November 3, 2025.
It portrays the wavering emotions that follow the end of love, with Miyeon herself participating in the lyric writing.
The lyrics symbolically depict a relationship falling apart and a fading warmth, carrying a heartrending, poignant impact.
Rather than belting with force, her deliberately restrained vocals leave a strong impression, conveying a more mature allure.
Even within an album that doubled the previous release’s first-week sales to 200,000 copies, this is a deep, quietly resonant track you’ll want to listen to alone on a calm night.