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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Poignant, heart-touching K-pop songs: “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with all kinds of emotions (61–70)
염라(Karma)달의하루(Dareharu)
Dareharu is an internet-born artist like Japan’s Yorushika and Zutomayo.
The guitar melodies and rhythms are fun and wrap you in a generally positive feeling, yet they actually highlight the poignancy of lyrics that portray emotions with nowhere to go.
The gap between excessive ideals and reality.
The word “timeline” appears, which matches the sensibilities of the social media era very well.
Vocalist Chohee’s clear, transparent voice also really tugs at the heart.
The melodies are as pleasant as those of Japan’s YOASOBI, making it feel more like J-pop than K-pop, and very approachable.
Who지민 (Jimin)
A poignant song that sings of aching love and lingers in the heart.
Jimin’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the longing for an ideal partner yet to be found.
Hailing from South Korea, Jimin is a globally celebrated artist as a member of BTS.
Featured on the album “MUSE,” released in July 2024, this track received major promotion, including a dedicated page on TikTok.
It also debuted at No.
1 on the UK’s Official Singles Sales Chart, reaffirming Jimin’s talent as a solo artist.
It’s the perfect song for those struggling with love or waiting to meet their destined person.
You’re sure to be swept away by Jimin’s emotionally rich voice.
It seems it was you.IVY
IVY’s “It Was You” was used as an OST for “The Goddess of Money.” It’s a song that conveys the strength—and the beauty—of continuing to think of someone you love, even through hardship and pain.
IVY’s straightforward vocals are cleansing to the heart.
Say My NameMIYEON
In her solo activities in November 2025, Miyeon delivered a pop ballad steeped in the lingering afterglow of a farewell.
While she’s known for dynamic tracks with (G)I-DLE, this title song from her second solo mini-album, “MY, Lover,” layers a clear, pure vocal over the spacious interplay of delicate piano melodies and a rhythmic beat, richly portraying the call of a loved one that doesn’t fade even after parting.
The lingering memory of a name that echoes like reverb, and a sense of time that drifts between dreams and reality, are carefully woven together, conveying a moving stance of acceptance rather than actively trying to forget.
The beauty of her vocal delivery stands out against the understated accompaniment, precisely because it is stripped of excessive ornamentation.
It’s a song you’ll want to play on a long autumn night.
It’s Strange, With YouAcoustic Collabo
Acoustic Collabo’s “It’s Strange, With You” is a masterpiece that lets you fully savor the bittersweet feeling of falling in love.
Not only is the clear, translucent vocal tone soothing to the ear, but the beautiful piano accompaniment is also soul-cleansing.
The honest confrontation with the fear of loving someone is exquisitely beautiful and heartrending.
HurtAli
Ali, who has worked on numerous OSTs, wrote “Hurt” specifically for the drama Rooftop Prince.
Its theme is “heartache.” The song depicts the protagonist’s sorrow and despair as he feels a good period of his life has come to an end.
Although the content is quite heartrending, it’s noteworthy that the lyrics close with a hint of hope.
Whether you’ve seen the drama or not, be sure to check it out.
It’s also recommended if you like ballads built on a simple sound.
FAKE LOVEBTS
2018 album LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’ のリード曲。愛の混乱の中で、自分の真の姿に向き合い追い求める葛藤を描いている。
Perhaps the very stance of trying to be liked is itself a false kind of love.
The repeated phrases in the chorus and the members’ high tones heighten the sense of longing and really tug at the heart.
In the latter half, the mood shifts a bit, evoking a sense of liberation and freedom—making this a deeply layered song.