A poignant, heart-touching K-pop song. A bittersweet track that resonates with many different emotions.

ColorsNCT 127

Colors

An R&B ballad that explores the depths of love within a gently moody atmosphere.

Released in May 2024 by Korea’s NCT 127, the song expresses the desire to know a loved one’s true self through the metaphor of discovering their “color.” The longing and resolve to understand the feelings hidden behind an innocent smile are carried by sweet vocals and shimmering synthesizers.

Created as a surprise gift to thank fans, it’s a special track commemorating the 6th anniversary of their Japan debut.

Perfect for those struggling with love or hoping to deepen their bond with someone important.

이별하러 가는 길NIEL

니엘 (NIEL) – ‘이별하러 가는 길’ M/V

The lead track from Niel, an artist from South Korea, off his January 2024 album PARTING EMOTION.

It’s a gentle ballad that Niel himself helped write and compose.

The song portrays the complex emotions of a man facing a breakup, with rhythmic accompaniment and powerful vocals that leave a strong impression.

While looking back on a lost love, the lyrics also reaffirm a resolve to move forward, something many listeners are likely to relate to.

Its wintry atmosphere is another part of its charm.

It’s the perfect song for healing the pain of heartbreak or when you want to sink into a bittersweet mood.

It Was LoveOnestar(임한별)

[MV] Onestar(임한별) _ It Was Love(이별하고 나서야 깨달았어)

A moving ballad depicting the aching heart of a man has arrived from Korea.

It’s a song by Onestar, released in May 2024.

The lyrics, in which he remembers a former lover and realizes he was in love, are striking, suffused with regret for someone precious he has lost.

Lim Han-Byul’s delicate vocals are sure to resonate with listeners.

Known as an OST singer and a master of ballads, Onestar showcases his true strengths in this work as well.

This is a song I especially recommend to anyone who has experienced both the joys and sorrows of love.

All I DoRoy Kim

[MV] Roy Kim(로이킴) _ All I do(그대만 떠올라) (Romance is a Bonus Book(로맨스는 별책부록) OST Part.3)

A heartbreak song that honestly sings, “I think of you all day.” Depending on how you take it, it could also be a unrequited love song.

It was featured as an insert song in the Korean drama Romance and included as a bonus track on the third installment of the original soundtrack.

The singer, Roy Kim, is a highly accomplished Korean singer-songwriter.

He rose to the top of the audition program Superstar K4, which recorded the highest competition rate in the show’s history with 2.08 million applicants, and made his major debut in 2013.

With a smileShin Ye Young

[MV] Shin Ye Young(신예영) _ With a smile(웃으며)

A moving ballad woven by South Korean singer-songwriter Shin Yeyeon.

Showcasing her delicate emotional expression and refined arrangement, this work tenderly sings of the happy days and lingering feelings for a loved one.

Released in 2018 as a collaborative number by composer Moon Sung-wook and singer Lim Jae-hyun, it was reborn in July 2024 with her new vocal performance, capturing listeners’ hearts.

The lyrics, reflecting unrequited love and parting, are poignant—and grow even deeper through Yeyeon’s voice.

Even while carrying the pain of heartbreak, the will to look forward comes through, offering comfort to those who listen.

GoodbyeSoYeon(LABOUM)

[MV] SoYeon(소연 (LABOUM)) – Goodbye(잘 지내고 있니)

With a clear, gentle vocal that resonates with the heart, Soyeon delivers a moving ballad.

A member of LABOUM from South Korea, she made her solo debut with this song, released as a digital single in March 2024.

It begins with calm piano and guitar, and by the final section, radiant strings layer in, revealing a deeper, hidden sorrow.

The loneliness of parting from someone precious, the brave resolve to let go with a smile—these intertwined emotions are carefully woven, sinking deep into the listener’s heart.

This is a masterpiece that everyone who has experienced the end of a romance should hear.

Counting DaysUrban Zakapa

[MV] URBAN ZAKAPA(어반자카파) _ Counting Days(열 손가락)

A beautiful ballad that weaves memories of a bittersweet love.

It’s a song released in June 2024 by the Korean R&B trio Urban Zakapa.

With delicate vocals, it portrays the days spent counting time while thinking of a lost lover.

The yearning for days gone by and the hope of reunion press close to the heart.

Included on the album “05,” this work marks the group’s first comeback in three years.

It’s a song that resonates with anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak or longing to reunite with someone dear.

Its gently subdued atmosphere makes it perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.