K-pop unrequited love songs you’ll totally relate to! Tracks that won’t let the heartache and excitement stop

Shy BoySecret

[MV] Secret(시크릿) _ Shy Boy(샤이보이)

“Shy Boy” is a bright, feel-good song.

It’s a hit by Secret, a group that enjoyed immense popularity with high-quality retro pop, on par with Girls’ Generation and KARA.

This cute love song sings that, rather than a charming guy who’s good at tempting and prone to cheating, she wants someone who loves only her.

At the same time, you can sense a gently leading vibe.

The swing-based, bouncy rhythm is fun and exciting, making it perfect for getting ready on a date morning—it’ll lift your mood even more!

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1 of 9YOUNITE

YOUNITE ‘1 of 9’ M/V

YOUNITE is a next-generation boy group.

Their debut single is “1 of 9.” The song expresses the feelings of wanting a crush to choose you.

If you’re in unrequited love and have a lot of rivals, you’ll surely relate.

It’s also a danceable pop song, making it perfect for brightening your mood when you’re feeling a bit down.

By the way, the title carries the meaning of wanting to be chosen from among the nine members.

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RecentlyKimu Yohan

[MV] KIM YO HAN(김요한) _ Recently(요즘 자꾸만) (A Love So Beautiful(아름다웠던 우리에게) OST Part.1)

When we think of unrequited love songs, we tend to imagine something bittersweet—but there are exceptions.

One I’d like to introduce is “Recently.” It’s a track released by Kim Yo-han, a member of the boy group WEi.

The song expresses the growing happiness as the distance between him and his crush gradually narrows, after starting off a bit distant.

If you’ve recently seen progress in your own unrequited love, give this song a listen and savor that fluttery excitement.

I’ll also add that it’s part of the OST for the drama “The Tsundere Prince’s Cinderella.”

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My First Love SongKickFlip

KickFlip(킥플립) “처음 불러보는 노래 (My First Love Song)” M/V

The much-anticipated rookie boy group from JYP Entertainment released a title track in September 2025 that’s a full-on youth anthem themed around the flutter of first love and the nerves of confessing.

Blending pop-punk elements with an energetic rock sound, the punchy guitar riffs and synths amplify the racing-heart excitement.

The youngest member, Donghyun, took part in writing and composing, and the lyrics brim with down-to-earth, relatable emotion.

Included on the album “My First Flip,” the song earned the group their first music show win in October, marking a remarkable feat just nine months after debut.

First-week sales also surpassed 400,000 copies, underscoring the group’s growth.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to relive the sweet-and-sour feelings of first love or bask in the glow of youth.

Meteor(유성)RooRee(루리)

[MV] RooRee(루리) _ Meteor(유성)

Meteor means a shooting star.

It’s a rare kind of love song that uses the Milky Way and similar imagery, with the theme of a so-called long-distance relationship.

“Protect me forever with an unchanging love”—it’s a love song that beautifully sings of a pure maiden’s heart with such a lovely phrase.

The singer is RooRee, a young artist steadily gaining popularity, whose clear, translucent voice is truly addictive.

Love LanguageTXT

TXT (투모로우바이투게더) ‘Love Language’ Official MV

A dance track that blends Afro house rhythms with an enchanting melody.

Released in Japan in May 2025 as a digital single by TXT, the piece showcases the group’s evolving artistry.

TXT, a five-member boy group that debuted in March 2019, has risen as a young act under HYBE.

For this release, member Hueningkai contributed to the lyrics.

Their silky, vocal-group polish and groove-rich new sound come together to deliver a striking sense of growth.

The music video, filmed in Spain, features the members’ distinctive performances set against beautiful scenery such as coastlines and gardens.

Centered on the theme of expressing love, it’s a song that makes your face start dancing the moment you hear it.

dangdangMAMAMOO+

[MV] MAMAMOO+ ‘댕댕 (dangdang)’

A unit formed by close friends Solar and Moonbyul, MAMAMOO+ delivers a fun summer tune for 2023.

It’s also great to see their quick comeback pace of roughly every 4–6 months.

This song, which offers a comforting dose of MAMAMOO’s signature quirky vibe, was crafted by Solar and Moonbyul along with RBW’s CEO Kim Do-hoon and MAMAMOO’s youngest member Hwasa.

Framed with a title that uses an internet slang term for “dog,” the track’s depiction of a racing heart in love is irresistibly catchy.

Listeners can relate to the feelings of a one-sided crush that’s just out of reach—and above all, the duo’s cute, approachable charm shines through!

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