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-wrenching K-POP songs that touch the soul: setsuna songs that resonate with various emotions (21–30)
Fallin’ Light (Angel’s Ladder)GFRIEND
A girl group affectionately known by the nickname “Yeoja Chingu.” This is the lead track from their first full-length album in Japan.
Composed by Lee Ki-yong Bae, who has worked on many GFRIEND songs, it captivates with a uniquely GFRIEND-like fragility and lyrical worldview.
It may particularly resonate with those who love their early style.
The playful, rhyme-like wordplay is also fun, so be sure to give it a listen!
F.F.L.YMIYEON
Miyeon of (G)I-DLE, beloved as one of the foremost classic vocalists in the K-POP scene, continues to expand her reach not only through group activities but also as an MC and model.
This song is included on her second mini-album “MY, Lover,” released on November 3, 2025.
It portrays the wavering emotions that follow the end of love, with Miyeon herself participating in the lyric writing.
The lyrics symbolically depict a relationship falling apart and a fading warmth, carrying a heartrending, poignant impact.
Rather than belting with force, her deliberately restrained vocals leave a strong impression, conveying a more mature allure.
Even within an album that doubled the previous release’s first-week sales to 200,000 copies, this is a deep, quietly resonant track you’ll want to listen to alone on a calm night.
Heart-tugging, bittersweet K-pop songs. “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with many emotions (31–40)
If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O.
Veteran balladeer Na Yoon Kwon—unrivaled when it comes to singing aching love—and D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, have realized a dream collaboration.
The beloved ballad that drew attention as part of the 2004 drama Crown Prince’s First Love OST and was included on the album Addiction has been reborn with a fresh touch in November 2025.
Its plaintive portrayal of unrequited love—the heart-wrenching thought, “If only I were the one by their side”—tightens the chest.
Na Yoon Kwon’s deep, resonant voice intertwines with D.O.’s warm yet wistful vocals, drawing listeners into an even more dramatic development.
It’s perfect for those long autumn nights when you feel lonely and want to quietly lose yourself in the music.
Right In Front Of youK.will
A heart-wrenching song by K.Will, who has performed numerous OSTs.
This track is part of the OST for the drama “Melting Me Softly,” starring Ji Chang-wook and Won Jin-ah.
Titled “Before You,” it conveys the emotions of two people who, after many twists and turns, meet again.
Listening to it while recalling the drama’s story makes it even more of a tearjerker.
I Don’t Love YouUrban Zakapa
R&B co-ed group Urban Zakapa swept the music charts with “I Don’t Love You.” It’s the title track from their 2016 album STILL, and it pulls you deeply into its world.
The lyrics—penned by member Kwon Soon-il—express the heartbreaking feeling of “I don’t love you anymore, I don’t even have an excuse.” Being told it’s over out of the blue is incredibly painful, but the one saying it is probably carrying their own heavy burden too.
Urban Zakapa’s harmonies make it all the more poignantly resonant.
Here I Am AgainYerin Baek
A 2020 track by singer-songwriter Baek Yerin.
It’s loved as part of the OST for the drama Crash Landing on You, which portrays a cross-border, secret love.
It became a hot topic on Netflix in Japan as well.
With its mellow yet full-bodied sound and Yerin’s warm vocals, the song conveys a heartfelt determination to overcome any obstacle for love—it really strikes a chord.
You can picture scenes from the drama as you listen.
Amid the bittersweet mood, it also gives you the strength to do anything for someone you cherish.
Song request(신청곡) (Feat. SUGA of BTS)LeeSoRa(이소라)
It’s a love ballad by Lee Sora, a veteran Korean singer known for her signature ultra-short cropped hairstyle.
The song tells a sad story of turning on the radio on a sleepless, solitary night to request a song.
A poignant line stands out: “Hey DJ, play me something fun so I can smile.” The track also features Suga, who is active as a producer and a member of BTS.