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, bittersweet K-POP songs: “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with various emotions (91–100)
now, at this pointKimu Donryuru
Kim Dong-ryul’s “Now I Realize,” marked by his soft, distinctive vocal tone, is a poignant number that laments a past breakup.
His soothing low register paired with the wistful lyrics draws listeners into an evocative, emotionally rich world.
Because I Love YouKang Minkyung
It’s a heartbreak song that leaves a very refined impression.
The theme is heavy: loving someone so much that you end up restraining them.
You can feel lingering attachment to the other person, too.
The one singing, “I can’t forget you—what should I do?” is Kang Min-kyung of the Korean female duo Davichi.
She’s said to have poured her own experiences into the song.
The Japanese title is “Because I Love You, Yes.”
Meteor(유성)RooRee(루리)
“Meteo” means a shooting star.
It’s an uncommon love song that uses the Milky Way and the like as motifs, with long-distance love as its theme.
“Protect me forever with an unchanging love”—it’s a lovely phrase from a song that captures the pure heart of a maiden.
The singer is RooRee, a young artist steadily gaining popularity, whose clear, translucent voice is irresistibly captivating.
Like rain and musicKimu Hyonshiku
Released in 1986, Kim Hyun-sik’s “Like Rain and Music” is a poignant masterpiece that continues to be loved by many even today.
The feeling of cherishing someone is timeless, isn’t it? Its soothing sound makes it an addictive track.
Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung
An emotional duet ballad by Monday Kiz, the Korean vocal group renowned for their overwhelming vocal prowess, and actor Lee Yi Kyung.
The track is the title song of the single “Monday Kiz’s Footprints Vol.1 (with Lee Yi Kyung),” released in July 2025, and is a remake of a beloved classic originally featured on the OST of the 2006 drama “Wolf (늑대).” It seems to portray the aching hearts of two people irresistibly drawn together by inescapable fate.
The contrast between Monday Kiz’s soul-stirring vocals and Lee Yi Kyung’s emotionally rich singing is deeply moving.
The grand harmonies immediately draw listeners into the world of the story.
It’s perfect for a night when you want to immerse yourself in a dramatic ballad—give it a listen.
Farewell TaxiKimu Yonuu
While ‘Breakup Taxi’ sung by Kim Yeon-woo isn’t his signature song, it has been a beloved classic from its release to the present.
Be sure to check out the lyrics crafted by Yoon Jong-shin as well.
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.