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” songs that resonate with a variety of emotions (101–110)
Cry AgainDavichi
A Korean ballad with a poignant melody that sinks into the heart and vocals that convey overflowing, uncontrollable emotion.
Released as one of the double title tracks on Davichi’s fifth mini-album “Davichi Hug” in January 2015, this song portrays the pain of parting and the tears that fall once again.
The music video, filmed in Budapest, Hungary, also stirs the heart with its bittersweet storytelling.
It’s a track that stays close to you when you want to heal the wounds of heartbreak or when your feelings for someone are about to spill over.
Its delicate emotional expression and beautiful harmonies resonate deeply.
On rainy daysBEAST
BEAST is a five-member male idol group that has been active since 2009.
The group originally debuted with six members, and it had already attracted attention before debut because three of the six were already famous.
Their songs have been hits in Japan, and they have appeared on television there as well.
Who are you?Yoon Jisung
A delicate ballad by Yoon Jisung that brings the ache of heartbreak into sharp relief.
Included on his solo debut album Aside, released in February 2019, this track calmly traces lingering feelings for a former lover and memories that gradually fade with time.
After his tenure as the leader of Wanna One, his transition to a solo artist showcases a remarkably translucent voice that gently envelops the melody.
It’s a gem that seeps into the heart—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night when you want to savor the bittersweetness of love.
0405 (Four Five)dori
A heartfelt R&B number by standout singer-songwriter Dori.
Since debuting in 2022, they have captivated many listeners with their delicate vocals and storytelling-driven works.
This song focuses on a particular date, with an evocative melody interwoven with wistfulness and nostalgia that truly resonates.
The vocals convey quiet yet powerful emotion, and the restrained accompaniment strikes a perfect balance.
An ideal track for quiet nights or moments of reflection.
Yesterday You Left Me10cm
This is a heartbreak song by 10cm, a hugely popular musician known for approachable yet sophisticated musicality.
It’s included on their 2021 release, The 3rd EP.
The song portrays those inexpressible emotions after being dumped and the feeling of not being able to do anything.
The steady, uniform groove and Kwon Jung-yeol’s languid vocals flow into an empty heart.
The way the lyrics try to convince themselves—saying this was for the best, or maybe they didn’t really like the other person that much—only makes it all the more poignant.
A collection of soul-stirring, bittersweet K-POP songs that resonate with many emotions (111–120)
SIRENAB6IX
A medium-tempo track released in 2023 by the boy group AB6IX, which includes former Wanna One members.
It’s a love song that portrays how irresistibly charming the person they’re drawn to is—almost to a troubling degree.
It can also be read as depicting someone out of one’s league.
The lyrics resonate with the feeling of worrying that “you and I might not be a good match” and striving hard to carry oneself with confidence.
Combined with their beautiful vocals and gentle tones, a touch of bittersweetness comes through.
IF YOUBIGBANG
One of BIGBANG’s classic songs.
It might also be well-known as a breakup song.
The lyrics express deep regret toward the lover who lost patience and left, and toward oneself for not being able to do anything—very heartbreaking.
G-DRAGON’s singing makes your chest tighten.
If you could, you’d want to start over; this song stays close to that feeling.