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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Heartfelt, heartrending K-POP songs. ‘Setsuna’ songs that resonate with various emotions (171–180)
My DestinyLyn
A 2013 song by Lee Se-jin, better known as Lyn.
It became a beloved classic as part of the soundtrack for the drama “My Love from the Star.” After the drama ended, it became a hit not only in Korea but also across Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore.
A heartrending song that laments time that won’t return and sings of fated love.
Memories may fade day by day, but if possible, I want to see you once more… Its rich sound and Lyn’s storytelling-like vocals convey those earnest feelings.
LoveSeeYa
Love, sung by SeeYa, is a track released in 2007 that tells a story of sorrowful love.
The poignant feeling of having to choose to part ways despite being in love is reflected not only in the lyrics but also in the melody.
It’s a song whose beautiful harmonies by SeeYa are pleasing to the ear.
no wonderSung Si-Kyunj
Song Si-kyung’s “On the Street” is a well-known, heartrendingly beautiful number.
His gentle voice melts the heart.
The melody is familiar and unforgettable after just one listen.
Give it a try on a night when you’re thinking of someone.
Spring Breeze(봄바람) (Feat. Naul(나얼) of Brown Eyed Soul)이문세
A number that lightly stirs the heart like a spring breeze.
The harmony between Lee Moon-se and Naul is so pleasant.
It’s included on New Direction, the album released in April 2015 by the legendary Korean singer Lee Moon-se—his first in 13 years.
The lyrics evoke lilac blossoms and the cheerfulness of spring, which is part of their charm.
While looking back on memories of a past love, the song’s warm tone conveys the arrival of a new spring.
Perfect for a walk or a drive.
It’s a great track for when you want to bask in spring’s warmth and sink into nostalgic memories.
The Lonely Bloom Stands AloneHYNN
Hynn, who debuted after appearing on an audition show, included The Lonely Bloom Stands Alone on her 2022 release NEW FESTA EPISODE.5.
The song likens a love that has ended to a withering flower.
Showcasing her high-toned voice, it becomes a delicate ballad; in particular, the slightly husky vocals in the chorus evoke a sense of sorrow and poignancy.
Poignant K-POP songs that touch the heart. “Setsuna” songs that resonate with a variety of emotions (181–190)
Forget YouSejin
“Forget You” is a poignant ballad centered on a breakup.
Its lyrics express the yearning to forget an ex-lover yet being unable to, making it a song that anyone who has experienced heartbreak can undoubtedly relate to.
The singer, Sejin, is also known as a member of WANNA.B, a well-known K-pop girl group.
잊지 말아요Beku Chiyon
Baek Ji-young, the queen of OSTs.
This was the theme song for the action drama IRIS, which was said to surpass even films.
It depicts the moment of parting, and as memories and thoughts of the future well up, it’s a superb ballad that gently accompanies those complex emotions.
The tender tone of the piano makes it all the more tear-jerking… and Baek Ji-young’s expressively rich vocals overflow with even more heartache.