K-pop and Korean songs that deeply resonate when you're sad
When we’re alive, everyone experiences waves of sadness from time to time, don’t we?
The way it’s portrayed may differ from country to country, but the feeling itself is something we all share, isn’t it?
This time, we’ve picked out K-POP and Korean songs that sing about sadness.
Everyone senses things a little differently, but I think these songs will especially resonate when you’re feeling down.
Sudden partings or breakups between lovers are truly painful, aren’t they?
Melodies steeped in melancholy and vocals overflowing with emotion will surely stay close to your heart.
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K-pop and Korean songs that really hit home when you're sad (1–10)
Untitled (Muje)G-DRAGON
“Untitled, 2014,” a solo track by G-DRAGON, the leader of BIGBANG, is one of the songs on the album released in June 2017.
The lyrics are filled with lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend, making it a straightforward heartbreak song.
Among fans, it became a topic of discussion as some speculated it might be about Kiko Mizuhara, whom G-DRAGON was rumored to have dated.
It’s the kind of song that, when listened to after a breakup, can make you cry as your emotions line up with the lyrics.
I miss youKim Bum-soo
Kim Bum-soo’s “Bogoshipda” (I Miss You) became famous as an insert song for the Korean drama “Stairway to Heaven,” which was a big hit in Japan as well.
Its heartrending melody perfectly matches the mood of the drama.
It’s a classic that conveys the painful feelings of someone who chooses to part ways for their lover’s sake, even though they want to see them so badly it hurts.
Love done alone (Honjaman Haneun Sarang)GUMMY
Kommie is a female singer whose standout feature is her exceptional vocal ability, even among artists of her generation.
Gummy’s “혼자만 하는 사랑” (A One-Sided Love) is an unrequited love song that depicts someone whose beloved loves someone else, leaving them to do nothing but watch and love alone.
K-pop and Korean songs that truly resonate when you're feeling sad (11–20)
Only now; just now at lastKim Dong-ryul
Kim Dong-ryul’s “이제서야,” notable for his soft, memorable voice, means “Only Now.” It’s a poignant song that expresses the feeling of realizing, only after a breakup, the pain of parting and the regret that follows.
Those who regret breaking up with a lover will likely resonate deeply when they listen to this song.
Farewell TaxiKim Young-woo
Among Kim Young-woo’s highly acclaimed songs as a vocalist, “이별택시” is praised as a masterpiece.
The title means “Breakup Taxi,” and the song portrays a man who has parted with his lover in the rain, gets into a taxi, and—through tears—asks the driver where he should go.
It’s a heartbreaking breakup song that conveys the sorrow and desolation of losing a loved one.
Missing You(그리워하다)BTOB
A bittersweet yet warm medium-tempo ballad by BTOB.
There are some things you just can’t forget, even as time goes by.
It has a somewhat relaxing vibe, and it really hits you when you’re in a phase where being alone feels natural.
It’s a song that makes you so wistful you can’t help but hum the chorus.
It’s included on the album “Brother Act.”
You loved me, didn’t you?Lyn
Lyn’s “사랑했잖아” has a title that means “You loved me, didn’t you?” It’s a sad breakup song that sings of the regret of not being able to devote oneself even after noticing a lover’s changing feelings—despite their having once said they loved you—and the pain of being abandoned and hurt.