[2026] A collection of heart-wrenching BGM that makes your chest tighten

When you hear “melancholic BGM,” what comes to mind?

For generations older than Millennials, it probably evokes background music that simply tightens the chest with emotion.

But for Gen Z, in addition to that image, they might also picture melancholic BGM with a cute, endearing quality.

In fact, on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, you often see videos that pair deadpan, absurd mishaps with melancholic background music.

This time, we’ve selected melancholic BGM for a wide range of situations—from the kind you’d hear on social media to the kind that simply tugs at your heartstrings.

Be sure to check them out.