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 (51–60)
…사랑했잖아…Lyn
Rin’s “Didn’t You Love Me” is a song about love that has changed over time.
Some love stays the same, and some love changes, doesn’t it? Rin sings, with a light touch, about a love that has turned into something she never wanted.
Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung
An emotional duet ballad by Monday Kiz, the Korean vocal group renowned for their overwhelming vocal prowess, and actor Lee Yi Kyung.
The track is the title song of the single “Monday Kiz’s Footprints Vol.1 (with Lee Yi Kyung),” released in July 2025, and is a remake of a beloved classic originally featured on the OST of the 2006 drama “Wolf (늑대).” It seems to portray the aching hearts of two people irresistibly drawn together by inescapable fate.
The contrast between Monday Kiz’s soul-stirring vocals and Lee Yi Kyung’s emotionally rich singing is deeply moving.
The grand harmonies immediately draw listeners into the world of the story.
It’s perfect for a night when you want to immerse yourself in a dramatic ballad—give it a listen.
Star (prod. LOGOS)Hwasa
Hwasa’s new release is a track created in collaboration with producer Park Woo-sang, who worked on MAMAMOO’s hit songs.
It features a moving melody and lyrics, perfect for the season of cold winds.
Hwasa has found success both as a member of MAMAMOO and as a solo artist.
In this song, she sings about the loneliness felt under an indigo-blue sky, conveying a message that encourages listeners to find their own “star.” The strings and simple piano arrangement leave a lasting impression, and Hwasa’s vocals—powerful yet delicate—truly stand out.
It’s a song that feels like it could give you strength when starting something new.
헤어지자 말해요(Let’s Say Goodbye)박재정(Parc Jae Jung)
Ballad singer Park Jae-jung, who also performs as a member of the limited-time vocal group MSG WANNABE.
This song is the lead track from his April 2023 album “Alone,” written and composed by Park himself.
It’s a bittersweet love song that portrays the desire for the other person to be the one to say goodbye.
The lyrics convey the anxiety of once-harmonious, mutually loving days collapsing, and the pain of having hurt a lover—feelings that can seem selfish, making the man’s heart all the more heartrending.
Poignant, heart-touching K-pop songs: “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with all kinds of emotions (61–70)
I NEED UENHYPEN
The Korean boy group ENHYPEN covered BTS’s “I NEED U.” Released in February 2024 as part of Spotify Singles, this version shines with a fresh acoustic arrangement.
The lyrics, portraying inner conflict, loneliness, and hope, resonate deeply through ENHYPEN’s sweet style.
The members describe it as a meaningful song that expresses their love for K-pop.
It’s a track that especially speaks to those experiencing the complex emotions of adolescence.
Call Me BackNomad
NOMAD, led by self-producing Doi, released a new song in October 2024.
It’s an R&B track that skillfully conveys a sense of heartbreak.
The mellow sound blends seamlessly with the group’s distinctive rhythms and vocals.
The lyrics, which sing of lingering attachment and regret toward a former lover, really hit home.
The music video presents fragmented scenes of memories, expressing the struggle to forget.
With its polished musicality and visuals, it became a debut single that meets fans’ expectations.
A song that comforts anyone feeling the pain of a broken heart—an emotional track best listened to late at night.
느리게 오는 겨울Seoyul
If you want to listen to a poignant piano-led ballad, I recommend Soyul’s “느리게 오는 겨울.” The title translates to “The Winter That Comes Slowly,” and it features a crystal-clear piano sound that perfectly evokes the feeling of winter.
The singer, Soyul, is a member of Berry Good, a K-pop idol group that has also debuted in Japan.
