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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.

Heartfelt, bittersweet K-pop songs: “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with many emotions (11–20)

365 DaysLEE CHANGSUB

A deeply moving ballad sung by Lee Changsub, the main vocalist of BTOB.

Released in December 2025, this track is a collaborative piece with the film “Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight.” The original song, released by singer Ailee in 2011, is a classic that likens the pain of parting to the passage of time.

It conveys the desperate feeling of wanting to forget but being unable to, and Changsub’s delicate yet powerful voice intertwines with the lyrics’ worldview to striking effect.

The arrangement is emotionally crafted to mirror the film’s story, making it an irresistible choice for those who want to linger in the afterglow of the narrative.

As the cold deepens, it’s also a song that gently stays by your side when you want to quietly heal your heart.

GraduationBroccoli, You Too?

[MV] 브로콜리너마저 (Broccoli, you too?) – 졸업 (Graduation)
GraduationBroccoli, You Too?

In South Korea’s indie scene, Broccoli, You Too? is a band that delicately captures everyday emotions in their lyrics.

This enduringly beloved work, one of their signature pieces, candidly portrays the vague anxiety and loneliness felt at the milestone of graduation.

With understated band arrangements and Yoon Deok-won’s vocals, it poignantly expresses the feelings of young people facing not only a hopeful future but also harsh realities.

Released in October 2010 as the title track of the album “Graduation” (졸업), it received high acclaim, including winning Best Modern Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards.

It will resonate with those who, buffeted by society’s rough waters, still wish to remember the people who matter to them.

When you find yourself at a crossroads, feeling uneasy at night, lend an ear to these words that quietly stay by your side.

그리워서 (Because I miss you)Jeon Yonghwa (Jon Yonfa)

실검 1위 하고 역주행한 ‘정용화 – 그리워서 (JUNG YONG HWA – Because I miss you)’ㅣ세로라이브ㅣSERO LIVEㅣ딩고뮤직ㅣDingo Music
그리워서 (Because I miss you)Jeon Yonghwa (Jon Yonfa)

It’s a solo song by CNBLUE’s vocalist and guitarist, Jung Yong-hwa, written and composed by himself.

It’s a 2011 track that was used as an insert song in the drama “Heartstrings.” The Japanese title would be “Koishikute” (I Miss You).

You can feel the overwhelming longing for someone precious.

It’s heartrending, squeezing your chest tight—yet there’s warmth in it, too.

Yong-hwa’s richly expressive vocals are so wonderful that you’ll want to immerse yourself completely in this ballad.

Try listening while thinking of someone dear to you.

The Moment My HeartBoramiyu

Singer-songwriter Boramiyu, who has gained support on YouTube for her cover videos and their clear, translucent tone, has released a single on December 21, 2025.

It’s a remake of the beloved ballad that Kyuhyun sang in 2020 as part of the OST for the webtoon “취향저격 그녀 (She is My Type).” The song captures the trembling heart just before confessing feelings to a crush, carried by delicate piano and string melodies.

Boramiyu’s conversational vocal delivery brings out a fresh, innocent charm distinct from the original.

With a warm sound that seems to melt into the crisp winter air, it’s sure to gently encourage anyone feeling timid about love.

It’s also perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.

I miss you (I want to see you)Kim Bum-soo

Kim BumSoo – I Miss You | 김범수 – 보고싶다 [Yu Huiyeol’s Sketchbook]
I miss you (I want to see you) Kim Bum-soo (Kim Bomsu)

Many of you may know it as part of the OST for the drama “Stairway to Heaven,” starring Choi Ji-woo and Kwon Sang-woo.

It’s a love ballad with an overwhelming afterglow.

Kim Bum-soo’s beautiful high-tone voice is soothing, and the chorus line “I Miss You” is so memorable that it sticks with you even after a single listen.

He sings with gentle restraint throughout, but at the very end his emotions erupt, and it’s hard not to burst into tears.

It’s a masterpiece that portrays the heartbreak of a man in love.

FootstepsCATCH THE YOUNG

CATCH THE YOUNG ‘발걸음(Footsteps)’ Official Video
FootstepsCATCH THE YOUNG

This is a remake single released in December 2025 by the boy band CATCH THE YOUNG, who debuted in 2023.

Known for championing “youth pop-rock” on releases like their mini-album Fragments of Youth, they reinterpret a rock ballad originally released by Emerald Castle in 1997.

While honoring the bittersweet emotion of the original, they breathe new life into it with a rich, full-band sound.

It carries both warmth and melancholy suited to winter, and it feels like it seeps deeply into the listener’s heart.

In 2025, they were highly active, releasing singles such as The Young Wave and honing their craft on stage.

Their expressive power—arguably the culmination of those efforts—truly shines here.

It’s a song that not only appeals to listeners who know the classic original, but also to anyone seeking an authentic, down-to-earth rock sound.

Heart-wrenching K-POP songs that touch the soul: setsuna songs that resonate with various emotions (21–30)

EpisodeLEE MU JIN

[MV] LEE MU JIN(이무진) _ Episode(에피소드)
EpisodeLEE MU JIN

A winter love story where excitement and heartache coexist.

This is a December 2023 track by singer-songwriter Lee Mujin.

Its sentimental lyrics, brimming with memories of a snowy night, resonate deeply.

Lee Mujin’s gentle voice seems to softly embrace the feeling of being in love.

Carried by a beautiful melody that blooms in the chorus, it paints a sweet yet bittersweet longing.

A song that comforts those who have experienced heartbreak—perfect for lingering in the afterglow of love.