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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Heartfelt, heartrending K-pop songs. “Setsuna” songs that resonate with various emotions (51–60)
Living like a dream (살아도 꿈인 것처럼)Kim Jae Joong (Jejun)
Jaejoong, a former member of TVXQ.
The song he created for the drama Dr.
Jin is It’s Alright This Is Love.
In the drama, Jaejoong plays a man who experiences heartbreak, and the song captures that sorrow.
The lyrics closely mirror the storyline, so if you listen after watching, you’ll likely feel the sadness even more.
If you want to listen to the song first, just keep in mind that the drama involves time travel.
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.
The night we parted (헤어지던 밤)MIND U(kyūshō Acourve)
A song by the acoustic duo MIND U, composed of Kodak and Kim Jae-hee.
It’s a breakup song: she contacted him in her usual tone, and when he went to see her with roses to make her happy, she told him it was over—an unbearably painful story.
Just imagining it makes you freeze, doesn’t it? The aching loneliness of never being able to meet again comes through vividly, and the gentle melody and vocals only heighten the sorrow.
It’s a number that stays close to a broken heart.
…사랑했잖아…Lyn
Rin’s “Didn’t You Love Me” is a song about love that has changed over time.
Some love stays the same, and some love changes, doesn’t it? Rin sings, with a light touch, about a love that has turned into something she never wanted.
Star (prod. LOGOS)Hwasa
Hwasa’s new release is a track created in collaboration with producer Park Woo-sang, who worked on MAMAMOO’s hit songs.
It features a moving melody and lyrics, perfect for the season of cold winds.
Hwasa has found success both as a member of MAMAMOO and as a solo artist.
In this song, she sings about the loneliness felt under an indigo-blue sky, conveying a message that encourages listeners to find their own “star.” The strings and simple piano arrangement leave a lasting impression, and Hwasa’s vocals—powerful yet delicate—truly stand out.
It’s a song that feels like it could give you strength when starting something new.