A poignant, heart-touching K-pop song. A bittersweet track that resonates with many different emotions.
There are many Korean songs and K-pop tracks that stay close to those bittersweet feelings.
Whether it’s a gently sung melody or a delivery rich with emotion, they draw you deeper into the world of the song.
There are also many ballads that truly tighten your chest and make your heart ache as you listen.
Not just “sadness,” but nostalgia, memories of days that won’t return, and a tender kind of poignancy—here are some ‘setsuna’ songs that capture a range of emotions.
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Heartfelt, bittersweet K-POP songs. “Setsuna” songs that resonate with a variety of emotions (41–50)
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.
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.
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.
The Happiest GirlBLACKPINK
BLACKPINK, known for hit songs like “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST,” and “How You Like That.” Their “The Happiest Girl” is a sad yet beautiful track included on their 2022 album BORN PINK.
The title is ironic, and the lyric “Tonight, I’ll be the happiest girl in the world” reveals that it’s a song about being dumped by someone you love.
Their whisper-like vocals combined with the lyrics make you feel as if you might burst into tears.
Don’t Forget(Feat. 로코베리)HENRY(헨리)
A ballad by Henry, a former member of SUPER JUNIOR-M.
The title means “Night at the Han River,” and it’s a song that earnestly sings about a former lover after a breakup.
It features the male-female pop duo LocoBerry.
The timbre of the strings and the layered harmonies in the chorus are beautiful, touching your heart and bringing tears to your eyes.
