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)
Camellia시온(ONEUS)
A solo work by Xion, the youngest member of ONEUS, that weaves a sentimental world of bittersweet love.
His calm, low-register vocals melt into jazz-inspired melodies and a lo-fi R&B sound.
Like a portrait of grown-up romance, it conveys sweet yet bittersweet emotions.
Released in May 2025, the piece evokes subtle emotional fluctuations and deep empathy.
The soothing qualities of the lo-fi genre and his mature voice blend into a harmony that will comfort those hurting from heartbreak or struggling with unrequited love.
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.
Heartfelt, bittersweet K-pop songs. “Setsuna” songs that resonate with a variety of emotions (101–110)
Endless EndingBEAST (HIGHLIGHT)
After nine years, the boy group HIGHLIGHT releases a moving ballad under the name BEAST.
It’s a pre-release track from their mini-album “From Real to Surreal,” which came out in April 2025, and it’s a poignant love song likened to a movie’s ending.
The song features contributions from Nu’Maker and other artists from Room01, capturing the group’s emotions as they overcame a name change and trademark issues.
Main vocalist Yang Yoseop’s crystal-clear voice and the members’ expressive harmonies resonate deeply.
It’s a gem of a ballad to listen to on nights when you want to dwell on past memories or in moments when you’re thinking of someone special.
UNLOVE (prod. HONNE)Zion.T
Zion.T, an R&B singer garnering worldwide attention.
Let me introduce “UNLOVE (prod.
HONNE)” from his album Zip.
It’s one of the three title tracks alongside “Unknown People” and “V (Peace) (feat.
AKMU),” and it portrays deep love and heartbreak.
The contrast between the light, breezy melody and the heartrending lyrics is especially compelling.
Their well-synced performance with HONNE is another highlight.
Don’t be the love that goes byMonday Kiz
Monday Kiz, a powerhouse Korean vocal unit, has released a gem of a ballad where sorrow and beauty harmonize.
Since their formation in 2005, they’ve been known for numerous classic albums like El Condor Pasa and Inside Story, and here they sing of the transience of love that has passed.
Lee Jin-sung’s clear, transparent vocals blend with elegant piano and string arrangements to create a deeply moving piece.
This song is recommended for those who wish to empathize with the end of a romance or lingering feelings, and for anyone seeking to soothe the emotions hidden deep in their heart.
Sadder Than YesterdayWoody
A delicately rendered rearranged version of a classic by Woody that portrays the pain of parting.
It’s a remake of a song originally sung by Kim Gun-mo in 2011, illuminated by Woody’s signature emotional expression.
The deepening sorrow over time is carefully conveyed through resonant piano and a rich yet gentle vocal tone.
The simple yet refined layering of sounds leaves a lingering resonance that grips the heart.
Coinciding with this release, Woody will also hold a solo concert, “Woody, Live,” at the Gurumare Theater in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on April 19 and 20.
It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to when you want to quietly reflect on your heart or face precious memories.
Curtain Callchangun soku
This medium ballad, released in April 2025, marks the first new song in about two years from Jang Keun-suk, a multitalented artist known as a popular entertainer in Korea.
It’s a romantic piece that overlays the lingering afterglow and warm memories felt the moment a stage ends with the emotions of a broken heart, and his characteristically delicate, sweet vocals are deeply moving.
Beginning with piano and gradually layering instruments, the arrangement’s dramatic progression is captivating.
Lyrics evoking a curtain call seep in with a poignant sense of a bond that can no longer be tied.