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-touching, bittersweet K-pop songs. “Setsuna” songs that resonate with various emotions (161–170)
Yooou (Feat. BIG Naughty)PARK HYEON JIN, BIG Naughty
Yooou, a collaboration between Seoul-born PARK HYEON JIN and rapper BIG Naughty, is the perfect song when you want to enjoy a calm-tempo, soothing ballad.
Free of heavy effects and kept acoustic and organic, this track is a chill-out tune where his vocals heal a tired heart.
When you’re worn out from work or studying, give this song a listen and let his gentle voice lift your spirits!
너의 도시(Your City)정용화 (JUNG YONG HWA)
Jung Yong-hwa, the leader of the rock band CNBLUE, also pursues acting, making the most of his striking looks.
The song he released in 2023 is “너의 도시 (Your City).” It portrays someone looking back on the time spent with a loved one they have since parted from, and conveys the bittersweet feelings of saying goodbye to that person while leaving the city.
Set to a band performance featuring a passionate guitar riff, his emotional vocals deliver a rock number that captures the loneliness of heartbreak.
Heartfelt, heartrending K-POP songs. ‘Setsuna’ songs that resonate with various emotions (171–180)
Cold Rain4minute
Cold Rain, 4MINUTE’s first ballad.
It may not be catchy, but its easy-to-listen melody draws you into the song’s heartrending world.
Rather than “cold rain,” I feel like “chilly rain” somehow conveys the pain more clearly.
It’s a breakup song about a bittersweet parting, and the members’ vocals over the gentle sound are beautiful—its tones feel perfect for a rainy day.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling sentimental or want to spend time quietly.
PoolADOY
This is the lead track from Vivid: ADOY Vol.1, released in 2019 by ADOY, a synth-pop band that debuted in 2017.
With a bouncy rhythm, it’s a song you can dance to while feeling a sense of weightless drift, yet it also carries a subtly nostalgic, bittersweet mood.
It blends a retro feel with an urban sensibility, striking a balance that feels just right.
The lyrics encourage living as you are without running from your inner self—there’s no need to become “wiser.” It really hits home when you’re feeling a little sentimental.
A Walk To Goodbye(이별을 걷다)CHIYEUL HWANG(황치열)
“A Walk To Goodbye” is a grand ballad themed around heartbreak.
It’s sung by Hwang Chi-yeul, a male K-pop singer widely known in South Korea.
The sound, built around acoustic instruments like piano and strings, pairs beautifully with his vocals.
It’s a must-listen classic for anyone who wants to explore poignant K-pop beyond dance tracks.
IWALYI-LAND2 : N/a
A heart-tugging ballad that portrays the bittersweet end of a romance.
The song was born from the audition program “I-LAND2: N/a,” which discovers rising stars in K-pop.
Crafted by acclaimed producers TEDDY and VVN, it was released in May 2024.
Set to a beautiful melody, the lyrics convey the emotions of a protagonist facing a breakup with the person they once called their “last lover.” It was also performed during the show’s performance battle, where the contestants’ expressive vocals drew significant attention.
This is a song that gently stays by the side of anyone carrying the pain of a broken heart.
Autumn SleevesKYUHYUN (Kyuhyon)
This is a track from Kyuhyun, the youngest member of SUPER JUNIOR known for his outstanding vocals and successful solo work, taken from his 2015 second album, “Again, When Autumn Comes.” It’s a song about how the arrival of autumn and changing your wardrobe suddenly brings back happy memories.
The attempt to recall memories you tried to forget tightens your chest with a poignant ache.
Despite the melancholy, the song also has a warm atmosphere that fits its long-sleeve theme.
Kyuhyun’s delicate, emotionally rich vocals draw you even deeper into the world of the song.