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 utterly relatable unrequited love songs! Tracks that won’t stop tugging at your heart and making it race (21–30)
솔직히 말해서 (To Tell the Truth)Bānādo Paku (Bānādo Paku)
Bernard Park, who became famous on the audition show K-POP Star Season 3.
In 2017, he changed his stage name and has been active under his real name, Nakjoon.
It’s a one-sided love song about being “just close friends” with someone of the opposite sex while secretly having feelings for them.
The lyrics capture that fresh, heart-fluttering uncertainty—wondering, “Does they see me as a man?” and “Why do I get anxious when they don’t text?” Reading the lyrics, you get the sense the other person might feel the same way, too.
The title means “To Be Honest,” and it suggests that maybe the two could open up and share their true feelings.
It’s a perfect song to play as a theme before confessing your feelings.
My Ultimate First Love10cm
A love song released in May 2023 by Kwon Jeong-yeol of 10cm, a popular figure in Korean pop music.
With lyrics about first love, it brings back those fresh, innocent feelings.
You can’t help but relate to the pure urge to do something for the one you like and to give it your all, and the richness of that affection will make your heart flutter.
It’s a cute track that can be enjoyed from either a male or female perspective.
Its refreshing acoustic sound makes it easy to listen to and suitable for any occasion.
It also carries the impression of old memories suddenly giving you strength, and I think it will give courage in both romantic moments and everyday life.
그대와 그대 향기가DAWON
Dawon, also known as a member of the girl group WJSN (Cosmic Girls).
The song she worked on for the drama “My 20th Twenty” OST is “그대와 그대 향기가.” The title means something like “Your Scent,” and as the name suggests, it’s a ballad themed around fragrance.
The song’s content portrays a moment when the narrator seems to catch the scent of someone they care about, which triggers memories of that person.
Coupled with her breathtaking vocals that shift from low to high notes, the track draws you deeply into its world.
Voice-MailIU
A track included on the 2013 third album, Modern Times.
It’s a song about the anxiety of feeling that, even though the person you like is caring and says kind things to you, your true feelings might not be reaching them.
You’ve confessed and have been waiting a long time for an answer… It’s tough when there’s no reply and the other person keeps acting in a confusing way.
Tired of waiting, you end up sorting out your feelings on your own.
Apparently, this is something IU herself actually experienced at the age of 21.
The inner voice fits so realistically, making it a deeply heartrending song.
Try comparing it with the Japanese version, which might feel even more relatable.
마지막처럼 (AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST)BLACKPINK
A song that expresses feelings toward a guy who just won’t fully make himself yours.
It’s sung from the perspective of a slightly bold girl urging him to stop overthinking and pour his heart out to her like it’s their last night.
Paired with BLACKPINK’s charismatic vibe, it’s a danceable, hype track that gets you moving.
REALLY REALLYWINNER
A confession song that captures a boy’s feelings as he’s about to confess to the girl he likes.
While carrying anxiety and nerves, the chorus straightforwardly sings about truly loving you.
WINNER’s members each have strong individual personalities, but their harmonies when they come together are wonderful.
The monochrome music video is cool, too.
AGOT7
A feel-good love song, “A,” by GOT7, JYP’s friendly big-brother group.
It’s the title track of their 2014 mini-album GOT♡.
The music video—even featuring a “Red Light, Green Light”-style moment—includes Sana before her TWICE debut.
The lyrics convey a message to someone who’s shy and hides their embarrassment, suggesting a stage just before officially dating, where both people like each other.
The title “A” also evokes a top-tier image, making it feel like a one-sided love song with a mature, guiding lead toward someone truly exceptional.