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-tugging, bittersweet K-POP songs. “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with all kinds of feelings (151–160)
봄을 그리다 (One Spring Day)Urban Zakapa
A heartwarming number that evokes the arrival of spring.
Urban Zakapa’s transparent vocals and the gentle melody seep into the heart like a spring breeze.
Included on the album “01,” released in May 2011, this song depicts the quiet feeling of waiting for spring amid the hustle and bustle of the city.
While praising the beauty of spring, it also expresses feelings of longing and regret, making it a track that resonates with many.
It’s perfect for this season of new encounters and farewells, and recommended for those about to start a new chapter in life.
It’s lovely to listen to while walking under rows of cherry blossoms, or to enjoy leisurely at home.
Pinky PromiseWoody
A ballad that captures the ache of unrequited love has arrived from Korean singer-songwriter Woody.
Released in October 2024, the song stands out with a nostalgic tone inspired by the pinky promise motif.
Under the night sky, memories and hopes for reunion are woven together by Woody’s gentle vocals.
The lyrics, infused with his own experiences as a singer-songwriter, deeply resonate.
Since his solo debut in 2019, Woody has delivered one hit after another, and this track showcases his characteristically emotive vocal performance.
Highly recommended for those who cherish their bond with a loved one.
Bye bye my blueYerin Baek
This work is marked by its poignant piano tones.
It’s a track included on the EP released in June 2016 by Baek Yerin, known as a Korean singer-songwriter.
The lyrics, which depict complex romantic feelings, carry a self-critical sentiment while also conveying a powerful affection for the other person.
Baek Yerin’s delicate vocals resonate with the piano’s refrain in a perfectly balanced way.
Spring often brings delicate emotions in love—this is a song you may want to listen to closely in such a season.
In the music video, scenes of her spending time with “Daddy-Long-Legs” are portrayed, allowing you to feel the song’s world even more deeply.
Ashes (feat. Ai Tomioka)Zior Park
A poignant love story woven into an emotive rock ballad.
This gem of a track was born from a collaboration between Jiol Park from Korea and Japanese singer Ai Tomioka.
The lyrics, which earnestly sing of feelings for someone lost, resonate deeply.
Emotional vocals and powerful instrumentation beautifully convey both the sense of loss and the yearning for renewal.
Beginning quietly and gradually building, the arrangement deftly portrays fragile hope and swelling emotion.
Released in May 2024, this work moves listeners with its profound poetic expression.
I WillHa Dong Qn
A ballad that portrays a heartrending state of mind, Ha Dong Qn’s deep, resonant vocals strike straight to the heart.
Known as a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Korea, he remade his own debut track after 22 years.
You can feel past memories intertwining with present emotions, and it’s genuinely moving.
Released in April 2021, this work beautifully expresses the sorrow of being trapped by a lost love.
It’s a song that stays close to those burdened by the powerlessness of being unable to move on and the ache of unforgettable feelings.
Recommended for anyone who wants to dwell on thoughts of someone precious or to feel the pain of heartbreak.
Watch memories(꺼내본다)Kimu Nayong
Kim Na-young with her beautiful voice.
This is a track from her 2016 debut album, “From The Heart.” It portrays the hollow feeling after losing someone important, and the moments in everyday life when you misread things or find yourself yearning are heartbreakingly depicted.
The title, which means “to retrieve a memory,” holds the feeling of something unforgettable; it’s the kind of song that makes you recall an old love or quietly seeps into a heart right after a breakup.
The music video, with its drama-like, delicate storytelling, keeps you deeply immersed.
It stays by your side in those times when you try to forget but just can’t shake it off.
Heart-touching, bittersweet K-pop songs. “Setsuna” songs that resonate with various emotions (161–170)
Lonely NightYun Doojun (Yun Doojun from HIGHLIGHT)
This is the title track from DAYBREAK, the first solo album released by Yoon Doojoon, the leader of HIGHLIGHT, in July 2020.
Set to a mature-sounding track, it expresses a melancholy mood that evokes the loneliness and swirl of emotions that strike late at night, leaving you with a bittersweet feeling.
Yoon Doojoon’s vocals are wonderful as always.
It may feel empty at first, but by the time it ends, it’s a song that somehow leaves you feeling bittersweet yet strangely uplifted.
Give it a listen with your favorite drink in hand.