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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A collection of soul-stirring, bittersweet K-POP songs that resonate with many emotions (111–120)
No Sad Song For My Broken HeartK.will
This is a song released by the skilled vocalist K.will in June 2024.
It’s a poignant ballad themed around the pain of heartbreak and the journey of overcoming it, included on the album “All The Way.” K.will’s delicate vocals deeply resonate, conveying the sorrow of parting while also carrying a hopeful message.
The music video features Seo In-guk and Ahn Jae-hyun, unfolding an emotional storyline.
The gentle arrangement highlights K.will’s warm yet powerful voice.
It’s a song that stands by those dealing with breakups or emotional scars, offering empathy and comfort.
Heartfelt, bittersweet K-POP songs. “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with various emotions (121–130)
Remember MeKYUHYUN
Speaking of Kyuhyun, the youngest (maknae) of Super Junior under SM Entertainment, he’s renowned for his outstanding vocals even among K-pop idols.
This track is a poignant love song from his 2015 solo release, “Again, When the Fall Comes – The 2nd Mini Album.” No one dates with a breakup in mind, yet we inevitably go through such experiences.
The heartrending feelings of a man trying, with a fragile heart, to let go of the woman he still loves will move you to tears.
Loving someone, yet not being able to make it work—that’s just too painful!
On the street (Feat. ASH ISLAND)Leellamarz
A track released in August 2023 by rapper Leellamarz, who previously competed on the rap survival show SHOW ME THE MONEY 5.
It features Ash Island, known for emo rap.
The shimmering tones and bouncy flows feel great.
At first glance it has a bright vibe, but the lyrics portray the pain of heartbreak, which makes it bittersweet.
It seems perfect for the transition from late summer into fall, and it’s the kind of song that would keep you company on a walk or a trip.
ERASE MEONEUS
This is a song I want you to listen to when you feel like forgetting everything.
Released on May 8, 2023 as the title track of the 9th mini-album “PYGMALION.” Blending orchestra and EDM into an emo-pop style, it’s both familiar to the ear and deeply stirring.
The tempo and pace are mid-range with a sharp-edged sound, yet the arrangement and lyrics make it achingly bittersweet.
It’s a track that will stay by your side through heartbreak or rough days.
Give it a deep listen alongside WANNA’s dazzling charm!
Broke up today(오늘 헤어졌어요) (Feat. TANAKA)Onestar(임한별)
Im Han-byul, who has a background in a boys’ band and also thrives as a solo artist, released this track, “Broke up today,” in 2023 under his OneStar moniker, featuring TANAKA.
The lyrics, depicting the sadness and loneliness of a breakup, intertwine with beautiful strings and piano.
A love story set in winter pairs perfectly with the crystal-clear sound.
It’s a sentimental love song where his vocals, infused with a heart-wrenching longing, resonate alongside TANAKA’s harmonies.
LONELYSISTAR
SISTAR’s final single, which gained popularity for its healthy sexiness.
It’s a song about heartbreak, but there’s no male lead; instead, the members are shown throughout, lingering over the farewell.
Seeing the group—known for many summer tracks—take a commemorative photo on the beach at the end is truly moving.
In My DreamSUPER JUNIOR
SUPER JUNIOR, a group whose members have each long led the Korean entertainment scene as individuals as well, released this song on their 4th album, BONAMANA, in 2010.
It’s a ballad that chronicles the feelings after a breakup.
The narrator dreams of peacefully drifting into sleep and spending happy moments there, only to wake and find their lover no longer by their side—overflowing with that kind of poignant sorrow.
The wish to simply fall into an eternal sleep seeps into the hollow left in the heart by lost love.
Their vocal performances, too, draw you in and make you empathize, as if being gently wrapped in the emotion.