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A poignant, heart-touching K-pop song. A bittersweet track that resonates with many different emotions.

A poignant, heart-touching K-pop song. A bittersweet track that resonates with many different emotions.
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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.

Heart-piercing, wistful K-pop songs. “Setsuna” tracks that resonate with a range of emotions (1–10)

SceneryV

BTS (방탄소년단) V ‘Scenery (풍경)’ Lyrics
SceneryV

“Scenery” is a solo song by V from the Korean male idol group BTS.

It’s a ballad about thinking of someone you love while gazing at the scenery reflected in your eyes.

The piano, and the clear, soaring high notes in the chorus, evoke a tender sorrow that feels like your heart is being squeezed.

Those experiencing a bittersweet love may even be moved to tears.

Sweet NightV

Japanese subtitles [ Sweet Night (Itaewon Class OST Part.12) ] V of BTS (Bangtan Boys)
Sweet NightV

This is an OST from the 2020 smash-hit drama Itaewon Class.

It became a global sensation not only in Korea but especially across the U.S.

and Europe! It’s a pop number with beautiful acoustic resonance, and its relaxed melody makes you want to surrender yourself to a soothing, swaying feeling.

Taehyung himself handled the lyrics and composition, and you can really sense V’s vibe and the charm of his gentle vocals shining through.

This sweet track is also highly recommended as a song to listen to before bed in your daily routine to make you feel happy!

BlueNEW!DxS (SEVENTEEN)

도겸X승관 (SEVENTEEN) ‘Blue’ Official MV (Cinema Ver.)
BlueNEW!DxS (SEVENTEEN)

Even when the love remains, the depth of two people’s feelings and the pace at which they move can gradually fall out of step.

This song captures that bittersweet emotional distance.

Set against a rich orchestral sound, the nuances in the vocals beautifully express the feelings that pass each other by.

Released in January 2026 as the lead track from DxS, SEVENTEEN’s vocal unit, on their album “Serenade,” the piece features the warm, interwoven voices of DK and SEUNGKWAN and garnered a major response, selling around 110,000 copies.

It’s a gentle work that quietly stays by your side when you’re worn out from human relationships.

Please give it a listen with a warm drink in hand.

Listen to this songNEW!Kassy

[MV] Kassy(케이시) _ Listen to this song(이 노랠 들어요)
Listen to this songNEW!Kassy

It’s a healing song filled with warm messages for people living today, gently staying close to the heaviness of days when things don’t go well.

Its beautiful melody layered with a mellow vocal makes you feel as if you’re watching an artful, emotionally rich film.

Released in November 2017, this track is also included on Kassy’s album “I Want Love,” which came out in January 2018.

The renowned composer Cho Young-soo produced the song, and Kassy herself contributed to the lyrics.

Highly recommended for nights at the start of winter when the cold and daily fatigue leave you feeling lonely and in need of quiet solace.

It will gently warm your chilled heart.

Secret SecretNEW!Stray Kids

Stray Kids “말할 수 없는 비밀(Secret Secret)” Video
Secret SecretNEW!Stray Kids

There are times when your heart feels completely drained by worries you can’t tell anyone.

That’s when I want you to listen to this song by Stray Kids.

Its gentle melody tenderly accompanies the unspoken pain inside, and it captures the aching wish to confess your secrets to the rain and have them washed away.

While the group is known for their intense sound, this track is wrapped in a quiet, delicate tone that warmly reflects a part of the listener’s heart.

Included on the acclaimed 2021 August release NOEASY, it has no film or TV tie-ins, yet it continues to be deeply loved by fans.

Give it a listen on nights when you look fine on the surface but are hurting deep down, or when you just want to cry alone in your room.