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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Heart-piercing, wistful K-pop songs. “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with a range of emotions (1–10)
Haru HaruBIGBANG
A classic hit by BIGBANG released in 2008.
Emotions that feel like they’re about to burst.
The poignant melody, perfectly matched with the piano, and the build-up in the latter half of the chorus make it impossible to listen without tears.
Take your time with the heart-wrenching lyrics and the MV that deepens your emotional immersion as well.
It’s a masterpiece that deserves to be known by many, beyond the genre of K-pop.
It’s a song you’ll want to keep listening to forever.
Stay With Me찬열, 펀치 (CHANYEOL, PUNCH)
The heartbreakingly beautiful classic “Stay With Me” is part of the soundtrack for the drama Goblin.
Released in 2016, this medium-tempo number grips your heart with lyrics that portray the feelings of Goblin and Eun-tak.
The angelic vocals of Punch—often called the fairy of OSTs—and EXO’s Chanyeol’s clear, composed low-tone rap make it resonate even more deeply.
The balance between them is nothing short of divine.
Love often comes with many obstacles… this is a wistful song we hope you’ll listen to in those moments.
Through the NightIU
A love song sung over a gentle acoustic sound.
It’s included on IU’s classic 2017 album Palette.
The lyrics read like a letter, portraying the ache and longing that come precisely from being in love.
Listen during a calm night and you’ll feel warmth tinged with a little sadness.
You can’t put all your feelings for the person you love into words, but you know they’re undeniably there.
It will resonate especially if you’re in a long-distance relationship.
A song that makes you want to say, “Sweet dreams.”
How can I love the heartbreak, you`re the one I loveAKMU (Akdong Musician)
AKMU is a talented brother-sister duo.
This is the lead track from their album “SAILING.” It was also nominated for Best Group Vocal Performance at the 2019 MAMA.
The song deals with the theme of parting—the moment that draws closer day by day.
They sing that they can’t love all the way up to that very moment, but they earnestly want to keep loving only the one who is precious to them.
Where Are We NowMAMAMOO
The first ballad lead single for MAMAMOO, which graces the title of the all-ballad album “WAW.” It’s a grand track that is both heartrending and moving, evoking beautifully shining memories.
Just as the music the four have woven together has captivated many and led us into a vividly colored world, this song will surely be a support when you find yourself standing at a crossroads in life.
We’re still on the road.
Though it’s bittersweet that the moment of an ending will someday come, this is a wonderful masterpiece that lets you believe in a bright future that holds more than just sadness.