K-pop unrequited love songs you’ll totally relate to! Tracks that won’t let the heartache and excitement stop
There are many artists with distinctive and captivating vocals in K-POP that really draw you in.
We’ve picked out one-sided love songs that perfectly fit those “heart-wrenching” and “fluttering” K-POP emotions!
Not only the bittersweet melodies and beautiful vocals, but also the relatable lyrics that make your heart race will pull you in emotionally.
Here are songs that let you deeply feel the ache of unrequited love and gently accompany you through a range of feelings.
May you find a song that fits your heart—and may your love come true.
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K-pop’s totally relatable unrequited-love songs! Tracks that won’t let the heartache and thrills stop (41–50)
Ready to loveSEVENTEEN
If you have an unrequited crush, do you remember when you first started thinking about that person? “Ready to love” is a song that captures the flutter and the heartache of the very moment a one-sided love begins.
Listening to it will surely bring back the instant you fell in love.
The song is performed by the boy group SEVENTEEN.
Be sure to pay attention to their sweet vocals and sharp dance moves.
Also, don’t miss the poignant expressions each member shows in the music video.
Mr.애매모호 (Mr.Ambiguous)MAMAMOO
There are also cases where the person you have a crush on won’t clearly tell you how they feel, right? That frustrating situation is what “Mr.
애매모호 (Mr.
Ambiguous)” sings about.
This is the debut single by MAMAMOO, known for their powerful vocals.
Set to an elegant, jazz-inspired melody, it voices a heartfelt cry toward the man who keeps toying with her feelings.
Be sure to pay attention to the sharp rap part in the latter half, too! By the way, the word “ambiguous” in the title means “vague” or “unclear.”
Why did I end up falling in love with you?TVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)
It’s a single released in Japan and a very popular song.
It’s a bittersweet song about regretting your past self—wondering “why didn’t I…”—after the person you love gets married and you can no longer be by their side.
Although TVXQ is now a duo, I really loved the beautiful harmonies of the five-member lineup.
A good personToy
A close, well-liked person you can’t bring yourself to confess to—if you have someone like that, you’ll definitely relate to this unrequited love song, “Good Person (좋은 사람).” It’s included on Toy, musician You Hee-yeol’s solo project, from the 2001 album “Fermata.” A classic covered by many artists, including TWICE’s Mina.
Even if we can’t be together, I’ll be fine on my own—the lyrics express the feeling that your beloved’s happiness is your own.
Pure emotions carried by a warm band sound.
It’s moving to hear the resolve to remain a “good person.”
Cherish (My Love)ILLIT
ILLIT’s pop number that captures the flutter of first love.
It was pre-released from their second mini album, “I’LL LIKE YOU,” coming out in October 2024.
The lyrics trace a single-hearted devotion to the one they like.
The melody woven by the five members’ voices suits the song perfectly.
It’s also a lot of fun when you watch it together with the unique music video themed around wisdom teeth.
A super cute, feel-good love song—highly recommended for anyone struggling with romance.