HY's Love Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

White BeachHY15rank/position

HY – White Beach (Official Music Video)

Released as a single in 2006 by HY, a mixture band from Okinawa, this work is one of their signature songs from their early days.

From the opening lines, the parched wind, hints of winter, and scenes of white beaches weave a unique atmosphere that delicately captures the shifting seasons particular to the subtropics.

The refreshing guitar sound, warm vocals, and nostalgic melody resonate pleasantly, giving it a curious charm that makes you want to listen during the colder months.

Performed since the era of their early album Departure, it has remained a staple at their live shows.

Whether you’re spending a winter night reminiscing about a distant summer or feeling a sudden pang of wistfulness at the turn of the seasons, the song’s gentle warmth will be there to keep you company.

monochromeHY16rank/position

Monochrome HY

The appeal of HY’s songs lies in lyrics that delve deeply into emotions found in love and everyday life.

This work expresses the feelings of a person who goes about their days while carrying the weight of lost love and hopes for the future.

Included on the album “Confidence,” the song was released in April 2006 and marked a remarkable achievement for HY by securing their third consecutive No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

With lyrics that delicately portray faint stirrings of love and heartache, paired with a pleasant melodic line, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone currently struggling with love or trying to recover from the pain of a broken heart.

People of the pastHY17rank/position

[A Tearjerker] A Song That Makes Everyone Remember the Past: “To People of the Past” by HY

The ballad included on HY’s album “GLOCAL,” released in February 2014, is a moving piece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and attachment to the past.

Izumi Nakasone’s poignant vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist who idealizes a ended romance yet can’t move forward.

The song’s appeal lies in its raw depiction of emotions, such as parting from a lover with whom they once vowed to be together forever, and the sense of loss upon learning of the other person’s new happiness.

It’s a recommended track for those whose heartbreak hasn’t healed and who can’t take a step into a new love.

Listening to this song while reflecting on a past relationship might give you the courage to face forward.

forestHY18rank/position

HY - Mori by ☆hagumi

When you truly love someone deeply and think about them, there are so many things that aren’t easy to put into words.

I know that, but sometimes it still makes me feel a little lonely, so when we make up with a kiss and you hold me, it feels like the haze in my heart starts to melt away.

366 daysHY (kabā by Kamishiraishi Moka)19rank/position

Moka Kamishiraishi releases full version of her performance of HY’s “366 Days”; a must-see, deeply moving video that connects feelings for Minami Aso — Kirin Gogo no Kocha “I want to see you, I want to warm you. Another Story” edition

Speaking of “366 Days,” it’s HY’s signature song, but this is the cover version by Moka Kamishiraishi, who’s active as an actress.

By the way, her older sister, Mone Kamishiraishi, has also covered this song.

It’s amazing that the sisters covered the same track! Back to the point, Moka Kamishiraishi’s gentle voice really touches the heart.

The lyrics are heartbreakingly beautiful, and the melody is equally captivating.

Be sure to listen to the full version!

FortuneNakasone Izumi (HY)20rank/position

HY Fortune

This is “Fortune,” sung by Izumi Nakasone of HY, who has released many songs with heartrending lyrics that resonate deeply.

Sometimes we’re convinced we’ve encountered a fated meeting, only for it to end up one-sided.

Even so…

this sorrowful ballad expresses those feelings in simple, honest words.

Every single phrase is so poignant it pierces the heart and brings you to tears.

When you’re a little tired of a love that consists only of thinking about the other person, let yourself be carried by this song.

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poker faceHY21rank/position

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While trying to soothe his sulking girlfriend, she still refuses to open up.

The song expresses the boyfriend’s feelings—he’s anxious and frustrated, but he loves her all the same.

Listen to it after a fight, and you’ll definitely feel like making up.