[Carefully Selected] Popular Love Songs: Recommended Romance Tracks

JealousyTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Jealousy (Music Video)

A love song painted with a singular sensitivity.

Lyrics steeped in heartache and jealousy pierce the soul.

Ai Tomioka released this work in July 2024, delicately conveying her feelings for the other person with a clear, translucent voice.

She’s a proven talent who gained popularity on TikTok and even broke into the top 10 in Korea.

The simple timbre of a single guitar and the down-to-earth portrait of romance weave a harmony you can’t miss.

It’s perfect not only for those troubled by love, but for anyone who wants to connect with the feeling of caring for someone.

It’s a song packed with Ai Tomioka’s charm—be sure to give it a listen.

remainingYoshizawa Kayoko

Kayoko Yoshizawa 'Left Behind' MUSIC VIDEO

A ballad set in the season from summer into autumn, featuring a woman left behind as the protagonist.

It was performed live before being officially recorded, and the studio release came to life thanks to passionate fan requests.

Anyone who listens can become the protagonist and project their own love onto the story.

It’s perfect for the end of summer, when the air starts to cool.

Be sure to add it to your ballad playlist.

If this song comes on unexpectedly, you’ll fully feel the changing of the seasons.

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My dear youMatsuda Seiko

My Precious You — Seiko Matsuda

Released in 1993 as Seiko Matsuda’s 34th single, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Was I Really That Plain?” starring Seiko Matsuda herself.

It reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

As the title suggests, it’s filled with love dedicated to someone precious to you.

My StarEXILE

EXILE / My Star (Lyric Video)

Here is the third song in the six-month continuous release project “EXILE FRIDAY”: “My Star.” It’s a supreme love ballad that vows eternal love, expressing deep feelings for someone special.

It’s a moving song that makes you want to look up at the night sky as you listen.

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EYES ON YOUNishino Kana

[75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Song] 'EYES ON YOU' MV Full

It’s a captivating track that grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

Released by Kana Nishino in July 2024, this song features striking lyrics themed around love, anxiety, and a vow of eternity.

Its sound blends pop and R&B elements, layered with Nishino’s distinctive vocals that seep into the listener’s heart.

Many will likely relate to the feeling that saying just “I love you” isn’t enough.

As her first single since returning from a hiatus, it became a major topic in the music world.

GibbsShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Gibbs

It was released as Ringo Sheena’s fifth single.

This work is her first ballad single, and the lyrics are said to have been written for someone she dated when she was 17, before her debut.

It’s a track that conveys the strength of a woman seeking love.

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

It was released in 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.

The song was used in the commercial for “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube,” in which JUJU herself appeared.

It’s a rock ballad overflowing with the feeling of cherishing a loved one, and it’s a classic that has been covered by many artists.