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 Deeply Resonate When You're Sad (41–50)
365일Ali
Ali is a popular, highly skilled singer known for her captivating husky voice.
Having trained in pansori, a traditional Korean musical art, she delivers a richly resonant and pleasing vocal tone.
Her song “365 Days,” which also served as the title track of her debut album, portrays the emotional changes over the course of a year following a breakup with a loved one.
I’m FineBTS
This song, which portrays the mindset of confronting oneself and overcoming difficult times, drew attention for its structure that pairs with “Save Me.” It’s an electronic pop track included on the 2018 album Love Yourself 結 ‘Answer.’
The driving drum and bass and striking synthesizers stand out, while powerful rap and melodious vocals blend seamlessly.
While portraying the complex emotions behind the superficial phrase “I’m fine,” the lyrics chart a path toward self-affirmation and recovery, resonating deeply.
It also achieved success in Japan, earning a Gold certification.
It’s a warm track that gently supports those trying to overcome hardship or hoping to accept themselves.
DIVINEshōjo jidai
A grand ballad adorned with a crystal-clear, beautiful melody and lyrics that are both heartrending and powerful.
It was included on the 2014 album “THE BEST.” The strong harmonies of all nine Girls’ Generation members stir the heart, singing of courage and hope to move forward through hardship.
Within the magnificent soundscape woven by strings and piano, each member’s voice blends beautifully.
As the final official recording by the group’s nine-member lineup including Jessica, this song holds deep significance for fans.
It is a gem of a ballad that showcases Girls’ Generation’s musical prowess—one that resonates when you’ve faced setbacks or farewells and need the courage to look ahead.
On Such a DayWINTER
A ballad whose gentle healing permeates through a wistful melody.
Sung by Winter of the girl group aespa, this track was released in April 2025 as part of the OST for the drama “Someday Wise Resident Life.” The song portrays the struggles and growth of the drama’s young doctors, and Winter’s tender vocals embrace unbidden sadness and loneliness in a way that resonates deeply.
Her clear voice overflows with empathy and comfort.
It’s a song that will quietly stay by your side when you feel a sudden pang of loneliness or when your heart is tired.
Broken PartyCHEN
A gem of pop rock that paints loneliness, longing, and a deep yearning for love.
Crafted by Chen, EXO’s main vocalist, as an ambitious work in April 2025.
His powerful studio vocals and delicate emotional nuance blend beautifully, resulting in a performance that seeps into the listener’s heart.
In the music video, symbolic visuals like shattered glass bottles and butterflies strikingly convey self-acceptance and fluctuating emotions.
This piece is perfect for quiet nights or moments of reflection—a captivating number that stays close when your heart is wavering.
It hurts so much I could dieMC몽 feat. 멜로우
MC Mong’s “죽을만큼 아파서” conveys, as its title meaning “It Hurts to the Point of Dying” suggests, the heartbreaking pain of desperately wanting to meet someone but being unable to.
It’s a sad love song that captures that longing, and it’s a recommended track for those quiet moments when you want to cry after a breakup.
Broken HeartMONSTAX
A heartbreak ballad by MONSTA X that vividly captures lingering feelings and a profound sense of loss after a breakup.
This moving track, included on their September 2015 mini-album “RUSH,” portrays the ache of being the only one still trapped in memories while the other person has already moved on—an unrequited, bittersweet longing powerfully conveyed through the members’ emotive vocals.
The song showcases a delicate side of a group best known for their strong beats and high-energy performances.
The album “RUSH” reached No.
6 on the Gaon Chart and sold over 30,000 copies.
Thanks in part to this achievement, they won the Next Generation Asian Artist Award at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Give it a listen when you want to face the pain of heartbreak or when you’re wrestling with unresolved feelings.