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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Poignant, heart-touching K-POP songs. “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with various emotions (141–150)
notice of separationGyeongseo(경서)(GyeongseoYeji(경서예지))
This is a poignant breakup ballad by the Korean female vocal duo GyeongseoYeji.
Released in August 2024, it portrays the emotions accumulated over a long relationship and the inner struggle leading up to the decision to part ways.
Marked by emotional lyrics and a melodic sound, it resonates deeply with listeners.
It’s a track that fully showcases the duo’s charm, which has earned them support since their debut for their expressive vocals.
It offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or are trying to move on from someone important.
Perfect for moments when you want to sort out your feelings while being soothed by their delicate voices.
Hold Me BackHeize
This track appeared as part of the OST for the drama “Queen of Tears.” The delicate vocals of South Korean solo singer Heize seep into your soul.
It’s a ballad that reveals deep feelings for a loved one and the inner conflict born from the fear of losing them.
Accompanied by gentle piano tones, Heize’s expressive voice resonates deeply.
Released in March 2024, this song is sure to comfort anyone wrestling with love.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to slowly, alone, on a rainy day or at night.
Why not give it a listen while thinking of someone special?
It’s Love(사랑인걸)Huh Gak(허각)
A poignant breakup song by Korean singer Huh Gak, released in July 2024.
It gives voice to feelings for someone that won’t fade even as the days go by.
The lyrics evoke the way words of love can bring back pain, along with a yearning to hold that person once more—emotions that are impossible not to relate to.
With a runtime exceeding eight minutes, the composition highlights a profound emotional expression.
True to Huh Gak’s reputation for highly acclaimed drama OSTs, this is a track that seeps into the heart when paired with visuals.
It’s a song that will gently stay by your side on nights when you want to soothe the wounds of heartbreak.
GlassHwayobi
Hwayobi’s song “Glass” was used as part of the soundtrack for “Miss Ripley.” It’s a masterpiece that conveys a heartbreaking longing for love.
Hwayobi’s beautiful voice is unforgettable after just one listen.
On days you feel like crying, take your time and savor it.
Love Is You From “Arang and the Magistrate”K.will
This is the OST from the 2012 blockbuster Korean historical romance drama Arang and the Magistrate, starring Lee Joon‑Gi and Shin Min‑a.
K.Will’s delicate vocals tug at the heartstrings and resonate deeply.
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than feelings that can’t reach the one they’re meant for, is there? It’s a moving song that captures the straightforward love so characteristic of the world of Korean dramas.
FloweringLucy
Set to a melody like a gentle spring breeze, LUCY’s song gives voice to bittersweet feelings.
It’s included on their debut single album “Dear.” released in May 2020.
The emotions of enduring a cold winter while yearning for spring’s arrival are beautifully expressed.
Even while carrying loneliness and anxiety, the song’s forward-looking resolve to find a ray of hope is memorable.
The delicate, warm tones crafted by LUCY—a four-member band from the Korean audition program “Superband”—evoke the start of a new season.
With the coming of spring, it will gently embrace your heart as well.
I hopeLEE MU JIN
A ballad that beautifully captures a bittersweet feeling.
This May 2024 release comes from Korean singer-songwriter Lee Mujin, who drew attention on the 2020 audition program “Sing Again: The Undiscovered Singer.” Layered over lyrics filled with a powerful longing to reunite with a loved one, Lee Mujin’s delicate vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
No matter how much time passes, believing you can meet again—this universal theme is sure to strike a chord with many.
A must-listen for anyone thinking of someone dear.