Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

B.M.S.idom

idom – B.M.S.

As a classic song that captures the ache of bittersweet love, idom’s track has been drawing attention.

Released in July 2024, it features a warm, acoustic sound and idom’s gentle vocals.

The lyrics, which portray deep affection for a loved one, are captivating for their delicate depiction of everyday love and the passage of time.

It garnered major buzz after being chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama, “The Guardian of Competition.” Give it a listen when you want to savor moments with the partner by your side or reflect on the future you’ll share together.

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milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

Written as the theme song for the film “Unknown Girlfriend,” this piece is a gemlike ballad that resonates with the heart through the emotionally rich vocals of the film’s lead, milet.

The lyrics express both the enduring strength and the fragile nature of love, unchanged across any world.

Streaming begins in January 2025, with a single release to follow in February.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to feel the bond with someone important, or when you’re experiencing a love that makes your heart waver.

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milet 'us' MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the Nippon TV Wednesday drama 'Gisou Furin' [Fake Affair])

A heartrending love song by milet that earnestly sings about cherishing the present moment, even while feeling anxious about possibly losing a relationship by confessing one’s feelings.

She conveys the interplay of courage and fear in taking a step forward through her signature husky voice.

Born from the album “us,” released in August 2019, this track also perfectly captures the world of the NTV Wednesday drama “Fake Affair,” for which it served as the theme song.

It gently accompanies those who struggle to express their feelings honestly to someone, or who hesitate out of a desire not to change a precious relationship.

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[shallm] I Love JK Kiss Date (Music Video) – Tie-in Song for Nippon TV’s Official Short Drama Account “Every Day, We Blush.”

A catchy band tune that sings of bittersweet first love.

It’s a song by shallm, digitally released in December 2024.

It also drew attention as the tie-in track for Nippon TV’s official short drama “Every Day, We Blush.” Set to a straightforward guitar rock sound, it captures the feelings of a girl with an unrequited crush—something teens in particular will relate to.

The lyrics convey her inability to contain her feelings and her struggle with the distance between them.

Recommended not only for those wrestling with love, but also for anyone who wants to relive the nostalgia of their youth.

merry-go-roundtonun

merry-go-round

This song deftly portrays both the sweetness of hands brushing together and the frustration of feelings that can’t quite reach.

Riding a ceaselessly turning merry-go-round, the lyrics beautifully and poignantly capture emotions swirling through the heart.

Tonun’s sweet, smoky vocals brilliantly express the tremors of someone in love.

Included on the album “Intro,” released in June 2023, this track is part of a 10-song collection that drew attention as an ambitious work opening new horizons for J-pop.

A solo release-show was also held to commemorate the launch, reportedly sending fans into a frenzy.

It’s a perfect song to keep you company on your commute to work or school, especially if you’re wrestling with matters of the heart—why not give it a listen?

Thread of feelingstonun

thread of feelings

This song delicately portrays lost love and the subtle stirrings of the heart.

It nostalgically revisits a past romance, expressing the complexity of its emotions through the metaphor of “threads of feeling.” Tonun’s translucent vocals and the gentle tone of the guitar tenderly capture the frustration and sweetness of love.

Released in June 2023, the track is included on the album Intro.

It’s perfect for soothing a tired heart or spending a relaxing moment.

It also makes a great new addition to your karaoke repertoire.

Tonun’s piece can be described as a song for all who are in love, one that conveys warmth and affection.

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tuki. “Seesaw” Official Music Video

A bittersweet love song by tuki.

that overlays the delicate distance between two people in romance with the image of a seesaw.

It’s a track we hope those in relationships that aren’t progressing—and who feel that frustrating stagnation—will listen to.

When you’re struggling with the distance or mismatch in feelings between you and your partner, you’re sure to find moments that resonate.

The album “15,” releasing in January 2025 and featuring this song, is a collection of tracks she created up to the age of 15—be sure to check it out along with this track.