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 unrequited love songs you can’t help but relate to! Tracks brimming with heartache and fluttering excitement (111–120)
What are weHA SUNG WOON
A sweet and bittersweet love song that perfectly fits the OST of the drama “Love Next Door.” Released in September 2024, this track delicately portrays the subtle shift from childhood friends to lovers.
HA SUNG WOON’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully convey the feelings that waver between friendship and romance.
The chorus’s question, “What exactly are we?” is striking, capturing the delicate emotions of the moment you fall in love.
It’s a recommended song not only for fans of the drama but also for anyone who wants to empathize with the feelings of being in love.
If you’re struggling with a more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers relationship, listening to this will surely resonate with your heart.
K-pop’s ultra-relatable unrequited love songs! Tracks that won’t stop tugging at your heart and making it race (121–130)
The truth is(사실은)Jay Park
Jay Park, formerly a member of 2PM.
During his trainee days, he wrote on his blog about conditions in his home country, which led to severe public backlash for being perceived as an insult to Korea.
Despite that difficult past, he has achieved even greater success after going solo.
“The truth is (사실은)” is one of his signature songs, gaining popularity for its lyrics that vividly portray a man’s emotions after a breakup.
Be sure to check it out.
짝사랑 얘기 (First Love Story)Baek A-yeon (Baek A-yeon)
Baek A Yeon, a popular pop singer known for love songs like “Shouldn’t Have,” released this track in 2022 as part of the OST for NAVER SERIES’s hit webtoon “Fight For My Way.” The song captures the slow-blooming feelings of love with a light, bouncy, and adorable melody.
Lyrics that say falling in love is all because of that special someone add a fluttering excitement that might make you want to play it for the person you like.
With its sweet-and-sour vibe, it resonates not only with love that’s unfolding right now, but also with unforgettable first love.
옆 사람 Stand ByBoA
“Stand By” is a one-sided-love song I especially want people to hear when they wish someone would notice their true feelings.
It’s included on the album Hurricane Venus, released by BoA—an artist who sparked a whirlwind in Japan mainly in the early 2000s and is also highly regarded in her home country.
The song tells of being very close with the person you have feelings for, yet that person is dating a friend or acquaintance.
Even when you’re smiling and chatting, it hurts inside.
You really want to face them directly, but you’re stuck beside them just listening—so painfully bittersweet that anyone who’s had a similar experience will surely find it deeply relatable.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a lot of K-POP unrequited love songs up to this point. Did you find any you like? There are many different types of unrequited love songs, so I picked a variety—from heartrending ballads to warm, poppy tracks. They’ll stay close to those one-way feelings of “I like you, but…”. I hope you find a song that resonates with your heart. We update this list regularly, so please check back anytime.