A love song that's very popular on Instagram Reels
This time, I’ll be introducing some love songs that are really popular on Instagram Reels!
Of course, they’re great for posts with your partner, but many people also use them for videos featuring their pets or children, for their favorite idols, or simply as background music with no particular theme.
There are many ways to use songs in Reels, so I hope you’ll find a favorite among the tracks I introduce today and try using it on your Instagram Reels.
There are songs that express many kinds of love, so be sure to pay attention to the lyrics as you listen!
Alright, let’s get started.
- A special feature on love songs to color your Instagram Stories
- [Instagram] Recommended emotional songs for Reels
- Popular love songs on TikTok, from upbeat tracks to emotional love ballads.
- Cute songs to recommend on Instagram Reels
- A bittersweet song I’d recommend for Instagram Reels BGM
- A couple’s song that went viral on TikTok. Recommended for lovers.
- A song that gives your Instagram stories a stylish vibe
- A song that makes your Instagram Reels look stylish.
- Which songs are often used on Instagram? A recommended music collection to make your Stories pop
- A song that gives your Instagram stories a cute vibe
- Hit songs of the Reiwa era I want to recommend on Instagram Stories
- [Heisei Songs] Classic hits from the Heisei era that are popular on Instagram Reels
- Moving masterpieces that color your Instagram Stories
Popular love songs on Instagram Reels (21–30)
Orihime and BABY feat. Shio Leilaneguse.

A mellow track built on R&B and soul, completed with guest vocalist Reira Shio, offering a comfortably smooth sound.
Using Tanabata as its motif, it expresses the frustration of being mutually in love yet unable to meet, along with the hope of living together someday.
Released in June 2025, it was selected as the ending theme for “What’s Wrong with Being a Little Sly?”.
Perfect for everyday moments with your partner, date videos, and couple reels, it’s recommended when you want to capture sweet yet bittersweet moments of love.
absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST

Many listeners are likely captivated by love songs that sing of straightforward, earnest romance, even if a little clumsy.
This track by BE:FIRST is exactly that kind of song.
Its gospel-tinged sound is soothing and warms the heart just by listening.
The song serves as the theme for the drama “Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori,” set in the Showa era and depicting the sweet, slightly bittersweet everyday life of a newlywed couple.
It portrays a deep affection that needs no words to be understood, and a tenderness so strong you want to call your partner’s name over and over—feelings many will relate to.
The song is included on the single “GRIT,” released in May 2025.
It’s a love song brimming with happiness that reminds you of how precious your loved one is.
Love WindIkuta Rira

This piece was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: New Zealand Edition.” Created in April 2025 by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as the vocalist of the musical duo YOASOBI, it marks the third time she has provided a theme song for the series.
The song portrays someone hesitantly stepping forward—despite the confusion of falling in love and a timid heart shaped by past wounds—guided by sincere feelings.
Its fresh guitar sound, like the arrival of spring, gently embraces a wavering heart.
With Ikuta’s clear, translucent vocals that resonate deeply, it feels like the perfect number for the beginning of a new romance.
Baby youyuka

Singer-songwriter Yuka, who rose to prominence thanks to social media, has been turning heads.
Her major-label debut single, released in January 2023, won the Music category of the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023 and became a viral hit both in Japan and abroad.
Co-written with Takahito Uchisawa of androp, the track boasts an irresistibly catchy melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The lyrics straightforwardly convey an overflowing feeling of love, sure to make your heart flutter just by listening.
It’s no wonder it’s so popular in fan-edits and couple videos—the feel-good vibe is undeniable.
Also included on the album “messy bag,” this is an exceptionally cute pop song that’s perfect for moments when your affection for someone special is surging.
Give it a listen.
life hackVaundy

A refreshing youth pop tune themed around the “distance of love” in romance.
Vaundy’s soft yet powerful vocals blend exquisitely with Moka Sato’s transparent voice, vividly expressing the anxieties and joys of being in love.
It portrays, in a true-to-life way, the struggle between feelings for the other person and being overwhelmed by one’s own emotions, gently embracing the push-and-pull and inner conflicts that everyone experiences in love.
Since its release in March 2020, it has steadily expanded its appeal—featured on the album “strobo” and used in a GLOBAL WORK TV commercial in September 2022.
It’s perfect for enhancing the mood of everyday scenes or cherished memories in Instagram Stories and Reels.
I want to be lovedYumcha
Yumcha’s signature song, which has sparked a huge reaction—especially among high school girls.
It’s a bright, energetic pop track that portrays a lovestruck girl doing her best to get the person she likes to notice her.
While she works on improving herself and tries various ways to appeal to them, a bittersweet sense of longing seeps through as her feelings don’t quite reach.
The song captures the inner conflict of wanting to change for someone while trying to maintain confidence in oneself, all from a relatable, down-to-earth perspective.
Released in November 2024, it quickly became a hot topic on social media.
It’s been widely used in TikTok choreography videos and on Instagram, rapidly spreading waves of empathy.
As an uplifting anthem for unrequited love, it brings comfort to many—perfect for those in the midst of a crush or anyone eager to share their feelings with someone special.
In conclusion
I introduced some of the most popular love songs on Instagram Reels! I’ve seen many posts using these kinds of love songs as background music for content featuring a special someone or even a pet.
Since it can be a bit embarrassing to put feelings into words, I feel like adding a song helps express love.
Find your favorite track and try using it in your Reels! Thank you for watching till the end.



