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

Hard To LoveBOL4(볼빨간사춘기)

[M/V] 나만 안되는 연애(Hard To Love) – 볼빨간사춘기(Bolbbalgan4)

Have you ever had the experience where a mutual love turned into unrequited love? Hard To Love is a song that captures that heartbreakingly sad situation.

It’s a track released by Bolbbalgan4, who enjoy great popularity in Japan as well.

Ahn Jiyoung’s clear, translucent vocals pair beautifully with the simple, piano-centered sound.

It’s a piece that gently stays by your side when you’re feeling worn out.

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200%AKMU (Akdong Musician)

Akdong Musician(AKMU) – 200% M/V

The laid-back, easygoing mood of “200%” leaves a strong impression.

It’s one of the three title tracks from AKMU’s debut album “PLAY,” by the brother-and-sister acoustic duo known for their high-quality songs.

You get along well but can’t quite read the other person’s feelings; things feel promising, but you can’t take that extra step.

It fits the feelings of a one-sided crush.

As the song progresses, the harmonies grow more comfortable, evoking the excitement of growing closer.

It sounds like it would be fun to duet together at karaoke, too!

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HERBlock B

블락비 (Block B) – HER MV

HER boasts an irresistibly strong groove.

It’s the title track of the identically named mini-album released by the popular, musically versatile group Block B in 2014.

Its approachable, comedic vibe stands out, and it’s a hot love song declaring that you’re the most attractive of all.

The lyrics passionately appeal to the one they’re crushing on—insisting no one else will do—which mirrors the intensifying feelings of unrequited love.

Perfect for dates, moments when you want to confess your feelings, or anytime you want to boost your mood—give it a listen!

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The First LoveMinseo

[사이코메트리 그녀석 OST Part 4] 민서 (MINSEO) – The First Love MV

A love song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a first crush.

Lines like “I can’t even look at you…” and “Even so, my heart still remembers you…” capture that sweet-and-sour, slightly innocent love.

She was apparently originally slated to become a member of GFRIEND.

As attention turned to her beautiful singing voice, she began gaining popularity around 2018.

While she’s still relatively under the radar overseas, her song “Is Who” surged in popularity on YouTube, and since then people have said she may attract global attention in the future.

I LOVE YOU2NE1

2NE1 – I LOVE YOU M/V

A medium-tempo tune with a slightly ennui mood, “I LOVE YOU.” It’s a track by 2NE1, a group renowned for their overwhelming charisma that also made headlines with their reunion at Coachella in 2022.

The song portrays the feelings of unrequited love, like jealousy and anxiety.

It will likely resonate with the desire for someone to look only at you.

When you feel you can’t trust the other person or that they don’t understand you, give this song a listen.

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All I DoRoy Kim

[MV] Roy Kim(로이킴) _ All I do(그대만 떠올라) (Romance is a Bonus Book(로맨스는 별책부록) OST Part.3)

A song that straightforwardly sings, “I think of you all day long.” It’s a heartbreak song.

Depending on how you take it, it could also be a unrequited-love song.

It was used as an insert song in the Korean drama “Romance” and is included as a bonus track on the third installment of the original soundtrack.

The singer, Roy Kim, is a highly skilled Korean singer-songwriter who topped the audition program Superstar K4—beating a record-high field of 2.08 million contestants—and made his major debut in 2013.

우리집2PM

2PM “My House(우리집)” M/V

It’s a slightly mature song about a man who’s frustrated that a woman who likes him pretends she doesn’t, and he tries to invite her over to his place.

The lyrics and composition are by Jun.

K.

Lately he’s been writing many of the songs, and unlike the earlier JYP sound, this one conveys a grown-up mood with a relaxed, unhurried arrangement, making it a very pleasant listen.