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A bittersweet song I’d recommend for Instagram Reels BGM

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

When you’re watching Instagram Reels, all kinds of moments flow by in the videos, right?

There are all sorts—from ones that make you laugh to ones that move you.

So this time, I’ve put together a collection of bittersweet songs you can use for your Instagram Reels.

Even within “bittersweet,” each song has its own flavor—like parting or setting off on a new journey—so I’d be happy if you choose from the songs I’m about to introduce to match the kind of Reel you want to make.

They also work great as background music, so be sure to try using them in your Reel posts!

Alright, let’s get started.

Melancholic songs I’d recommend for Instagram Reels BGM (21–30)

Blue JeansHANA

HANA / Blue Jeans -Music Video-

Blue JeansHANA

HANA is a girl group that was formed through an audition program and topped the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 with their debut song, “ROSE.” If you keep an eye on social media in Japan, you’ve probably come across their activities at least once.

Among their releases, we especially recommend their second single.

This track is the group’s first mid-tempo ballad, overlaying the feeling of love onto a pair of well-worn jeans and singing about wavering emotions like insecurity and the anxiety of nights spent apart.

Its bittersweet yet gentle melody is perfect for reels featuring night views or quiet moments in a café.

The group has also collaborated with the casual brand DIESEL, making it a great fit for fashion-related posts as well.

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blueyung kai

yung kai – blue (official music video)

blueyung kai

Singer-songwriter Young Kai, who draws attention with his DIY style of producing music in his own room.

His acoustic sound is a staple on TikTok and Instagram, too.

Among the works he released in 2024, this is the one we especially recommend for Reels.

The soft tone of the acoustic guitar and his emotional vocals are stunning, expressing pure, deep love for a partner and hopes for a future together.

The track was also featured as insert music in a youth drama and in commercials, and it peaked at No.

39 on the Billboard Global 200.

Its gentle, romantic mood makes it perfect for Reels that compile memories with someone special or showcase beautiful scenery, so give it a try.

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In conclusion

I introduced some poignant songs that I recommend as background music for Instagram Reels.

Each one really resonated with the heart.

There were songs about various kinds of sadness, like breakups and pasts we can’t return to.

Find your favorite and try using it as BGM for your Reels! It will surely help set a wistful mood.

Thank you for watching until the end!