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C&K Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
C&K is a vocal duo consisting of CLIEVY and KEEN.
They’re a unit that embodies a spirit of challenge, with a sound that blends black music, kayōkyoku (Japanese pop), and folk songs, and a style that seeks to transcend cultural boundaries.
Here’s a ranking of C&K’s popular songs.
C&K Popular Song Ranking [2026] (1–10)
YC&K1rank/position
This song, a signature track by the music duo C&K, is extremely popular as a beautiful, heartrending piece that brings listeners to tears.
In the early lyrics, it depicts a heartwarming, happy couple, but from the second verse a sad story suddenly begins to unfold.
That’s because a sudden parting befalls the two who had been living happily together.
And when you read the lyrics to the end, you can infer that it’s likely a parting by death.
The stark contrast between the first and second halves—so sorrowful yet somehow heartwarming—comes from the straightforward feelings within it that can only be called true love.
It’s a masterpiece that’s impossible to listen to without tears.
DramaC&K2rank/position
Released by C&K in August 2018, this song inspires a positive feeling, as if you’re crafting the drama of your own life.
Chosen as the theme song for NTV’s Saturday drama “Survival Wedding,” it resonated with many listeners.
The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of living true to yourself, are sure to gently encourage couples embarking on a new chapter of life.
It’s the perfect song for the moment a bride, dressed in a wedding gown, enters with a radiant smile.
Mikan HeartC&K3rank/position
There’s nothing more painful than knowing your feelings won’t reach the person you love.
This is a song by the male music duo C&K, made up of CLIEVY and KEEN, released in October 2013 as their 10th single.
It’s a ballad marked by a poignant piano and deeply emotive vocals.
Centered on the theme of an “unfinished heart,” the lyrics portray longing and hurt for someone special, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Many of us have probably had moments—on the way home from work or alone at night—when a sudden memory of someone brought us to tears.
CLIEVY’s high tone layered with KEEN’s warm voice amplifies the heartache.
The music video, featuring Haruma Miura and Naoko Watanabe, also drew attention for its dramatic depiction of the song’s worldview.
Included on the album “CK AND MORE…,” it remains a beloved classic.
It’s a must-listen for adult men who can’t cut off lingering feelings—when your head says you shouldn’t fall in love, but your heart can’t keep up.
Would you stay by my side?C&K4rank/position
“Won’t You Stay by My Side?” is a song by the male duo C&K, known for lyrics that deeply resonate and attract many listeners.
The music video drew attention for featuring Impulse’s Tsutsumishita.
Set like a story, it portrays two people, buoyed by the warm sunshine of spring, pledging eternal love through marriage.
The gentle piano tones and comfortably paced melody are so dramatic and enchanting.
It’s a heartwarming love song we hope those standing at a new starting point will listen to.
Basking in love, I am here.C&K5rank/position
I said selfish things and acted coldly…
Yet you were always there, watching over me with warmth.
This is a song by the male vocal duo C&K that directly expresses gratitude to grandparents.
It was released in 2013 as their eighth single.
The bright tone and memorable melody stand out.
However, it also reflects on parting and what comes after, leaving you with a bittersweet feeling by the time it ends.
It makes me feel that I have to express my gratitude as much as I can, while I still can.
HeartbeatC&K6rank/position
C&K is a vocal duo that has gained popularity for their genre-less musical style.
Sometimes they draw from Black music like disco and R&B, and other times from folk and kayōkyoku, showcasing a wide range of influences.
Their new song “Heartbeat” blends a sound that brings gospel and hip-hop into J-pop.
The word “gospel” might sound intimidating, but while the overall structure resembles it, the vocal melody itself is orthodox pop, making it surprisingly easy to sing.
The Aye-Aye Song: Days of You, Me, and UsC&K7rank/position
Overflowing with an aching desire to see someone, C&K’s “Ai-Ai no Uta ~Boku to Kimi to Bokura no Hibi~” captures that feeling.
Even though you’re head over heels, the distance creates missed connections and pain…
This song puts the familiar heartache of a long-distance relationship into straightforward words.
The beautiful harmonies of the two members of C&K convey that bittersweet, painful emotion even more deeply.
When you’re desperately longing to meet but can’t go right away—and that unbearable situation starts to weigh on you—this is the song that will gently wrap your heart in comfort.
