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.
Please listen while reflecting on your own circumstances.
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Poignant, heart-touching K-pop songs: “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with all kinds of emotions (61–70)
We KnowYang Da Il & Jung key
Loving someone is difficult, isn’t it? And when love comes to an end, bringing the relationship to a close is never easy either.
Released in 2015, “We Know” is a poignant track that captures the complex emotions that arise precisely because you care about someone.
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’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.
The Trace Left After Love Passed BySEVENTEEN
This is a Japan-original song produced by the top group SEVENTEEN.
The track was released as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “First Love DOGs” starting in July 2025, and was written by Woozi to closely reflect the world of the series.
It beautifully portrays the lingering traces that remain in everyday life after love has passed, along with the bittersweet yet warm emotions that accompany them.
The gentle melody woven by piano and guitar feels like a beautiful memory; as you listen, memories of a bygone love may resurface and the scenery before you might just blur.
It’s also lovely to immerse yourself in the emotions while seeing your own experiences in the romance of the drama’s characters.