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

T.B.HQWER

QWER ‘고민중독’ Official MV

An up-tempo rock tune with a slightly ennui mood.

It’s a track from QWER’s first mini-album “MANITO,” released in April 2024.

Influenced by J-pop, the sound carries a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early-2000s electronic music.

It portrays the feelings of teenage and twenty-something women struggling with love.

The lyrics express the anxiety and hesitation of confessing one’s feelings, and the kind of nerves that make you need to practice even just saying hello—making it impossible not to empathize with unrequited love.

Give it a listen when you’re about to talk to your crush and want to boost your courage!

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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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.

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.