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] (51–60)
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.
Good Boy Gone BadTXT
I got dumped…
In times like that, the song that helps me shake it off is “Good Boy Gone Bad.” It’s a rock tune released by TOMORROW X TOGETHER in 2022.
It overflows with the members’ cool charm, and the performance is mesmerizing.
The dark worldview feels like they’re breaking new ground.
With powerful lines about destroying one’s former self, it can really give you strength when you’re struggling to let go.
The moment during the interlude when Yeonjun seems to flip a switch also gives a sense of being “reborn.” Highly recommended for resetting your mindset!
A Farewell for MeSon Shigyon
A poignant ballad themed around the phrase people listen to after heartbreak from the emperor of Korean ballads: “Let’s break up for your sake.” If we broke up as a “farewell for me,” then we should become happy.
In reality, that’s not the case at all.
“It wasn’t good for me, so please come back”—that makes sense.
I wish saying this would bring an ex back… but we know life doesn’t work that way.
It’s heartbreaking!
You Don’t Know My FeelingsFTISLAND
Included on the band FTISLAND’s 2009 album “Cross & Change.” It’s a heartbreaking number that draws you in with its beautiful minor-key melody.
The lyrics—wishing to never meet again—convey a crushing sense of pain.
The interlude, with its prominent guitar riff that seems to overflow with emotion, is also striking.
In the end, the singer wishes the other person happiness, but with a title like “Without Knowing How Others Feel,” it may also be expressing a note of resentment.
Various K-POP Breakup Songs [Relatable • Next Steps • Bittersweet] (61–70)
You Are the OneSUPER JUNIOR
It’s a classic from SUPER JUNIOR’s early days.
Many people love this song.
It was included on their first album in 2005.
It evokes a scene of someone reflecting alone on a relationship they thought would last forever but has fallen apart, and realizing they still love that person.
Love alone may not be enough to stay together—life brings many things.
It’s a very heartrending song.
I’ll Never Love AgainWOODZ
Having completed his military service, WOODZ makes a full-fledged return as a solo artist.
Featured on his digital single released in September 2025, this track is a love ballad with an introspective theme that reexamines the small routines of daily life from a fresh perspective.
The aching finality—like a letter going up in flames—and the protagonist’s struggle with the idea that they can never love the same way again are rendered on a grand scale through a dramatic, cinematic sound.
While rooted in pop, the song weaves in rock and alternative elements, showcasing his wide-ranging musicality.
The time he spent confronting himself during his service seems to lend the work added depth.
It’s a song that will resonate with everyone—pressing forward despite regret over a lost love.
Do Men Cry?Davichi
“Do Men Cry (남자도 우나요)” is a song in which the pain of heartbreak resonates alongside Davichi’s outstanding vocals.
Released in 2012 as the first installment of composer Shin In-soo’s 20th-anniversary project “The S,” it portrays the lingering feelings that remain after a breakup.
The song conveys the inability to put on a brave face or instantly erase memories—sentiments many people can likely relate to.
Although it’s written from a female perspective, the lyrics of the first verse in particular give the impression that men often feel this way too, making the song one that can comfort listeners from various backgrounds.