A bittersweet song that trended on TikTok. A heart-wrenching ‘setsuna’ song.

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Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of bittersweet songs—the kind that have trended on TikTok or are often used there.

Songs that bare honest feelings: true “setsuna” tracks.

Not only do the lyrics resonate with a wistful heart, but the overall emo vibe is sure to captivate you.

There are plenty of songs so heartrending they make your chest tighten.

Focusing mainly on love songs, we’ve picked out a variety of tracks.

Listening might vividly bring back memories, and they’re great choices for lyric videos, too.

Be sure to take your time and listen.

A heartbreaking song that trended on TikTok. Heart-wrenching ‘setsuna’ songs (21–30)

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

This is a song that portrays bittersweet summer memories, woven from a delicate singing voice and melody.

Yorushika’s gentle music spins a narrative with the touch of a short story.

Scenes like summer shade, frozen treats, and the sound of the wind resonate in the heart, stirring a faint sense of melancholy.

Released in April 2020, this song was also chosen as the theme for the animated film “A Whisker Away,” and is included on the album “Plagiarism.” The piece carefully depicts shifting memories and emotions against a backdrop of summer landscapes, making it a track you’ll want to hear at the turn of the seasons from spring to summer.

With its warm vocals that quietly stay close to your heart, why not take a moment to look back on your cherished memories?

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In conclusion

I introduced some bittersweet songs that trended on TikTok.

As expected, there are many tracks centered on romance that carry a certain emotional vibe.

I feel like using them in videos makes the feelings come across even more.

I’d be happy if you find a bittersweet song that fits your heart.