Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart skip a beat!
There are so many love songs among idol tracks, aren’t there?
From cute songs that capture the feeling of first love to heartbreaking ballads that depict bittersweet romance, there are tunes that express a wide range of emotions and stories.
In this article, we’ll showcase a selection of recommended masterpieces from the many idol love songs out there.
We’ve chosen a broad range, from famous songs that even non-idol fans may know to hidden gems known only to those in the know.
Take this opportunity to listen to lots of songs and discover the unique charm each one has to offer!
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Love songs sung by idols: from heart-wrenching tracks to ones that make your heart skip a beat! (21–30)
Be my girlfriend.Snow Man
This song portrays a poignant love story between a man and a woman who are not quite lovers yet.
Scenes like the two snuggling on a late-night sofa, melting ice, and their eyes meeting are sprinkled throughout, filling it with heart-fluttering moments.
Snow Man’s sweet vocals and sound gently wrap the feelings of being in love.
The track was included as a B-side to the single “Secret Touch,” released in December 2021, and served as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “My Love Mix-Up!” As the second installment in the “Kimikare Trilogy,” continuing from the previous song “Kimi no Kareshi ni Naritai.
,” it has been highly praised by fans.
It’s a recommended song for anyone who’s excited by a one-sided crush or wants to liven up a karaoke session.
Thinking about the blue skyThe Blue Sky I Wanted to See
A debut work whose hopeful lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and breezy melody resonate in the heart.
It delicately portrays a grown-up protagonist, dressed in a suit and walking through the city, recalling the dreams and longings of student days.
The composition by Kazuma Matsuo and arrangement by Tsuta Naohiko brilliantly express both nostalgia and anticipation for the future.
It’s a track packed with the fresh charm of “Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora.” Since its release in August 2023, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and won the Best New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards in November of the same year.
It gained attention after being performed on Fuji TV’s FNS Music Festival Summer.
For those overwhelmed by the busyness of daily life and prone to losing sight of their beginnings, it invites you to look up at the sky once more.
A heartwarming song that conveys just that feeling.
Love♡Scream!AiScReam
This song portrays the sweet confusion of falling in love and a straightforward devotion to the other person.
It’s a debut single released by Lantis in January 2025, sung by AiScReam, a limited-time unit consisting of three Love Live! characters: Ruby Kurosawa, Ayumu Uehara, and Shiki Wakana.
The lyrics are striking in how they use ice cream flavors as a metaphor while expressing the feeling that “you’re the most important of all.” The trio’s beautiful harmonies layered over a poppy, bouncy sound make your heart skip with joy as you listen.
BarrierSixTONES
This is the song chosen as the theme for the film “Ojō to Bankun” (The Young Lady and Her Bodyguard), starring SixTONES’ Jesse and Riko Fukumoto in a dual lead.
Rooted in mixture rock, it rides a powerful, fast-paced sound to convey a vow to protect the one you love no matter what.
The piece, which beautifully syncs with the film’s story through its deep affection for the other person and the strong desire to protect them, will be released on March 19, 2025, in three editions: First Press Limited, Regular, and MTV Unplugged.
For anyone who carries a strong wish to protect someone precious, this is sure to be a song that resonates deeply.
Specially, do it.＝LOVE
A sweet, bittersweet love song has arrived from =LOVE.
It’s infused with a passion so strong it can’t be captured by a simple “like” or “I love you,” filled with a girl’s possessiveness and pure feelings.
The melody is a pop tune brimming with cuteness, blending adorable charm and earnest emotion in perfect balance.
Set for release as their 18th single on February 26, 2025, the song features lyrics by Rino Sashihara and Maika Sasaki as center.
The music video has already sparked a major reaction, surpassing 5 million views just nine days after its February 2 premiere.
Highly recommended for those who want to empathize with a lovestruck girl’s feelings or revel in the sweet-and-sour memories of young love.
Soda Pop LoveNaniwa Danshi
A love song that’s as refreshing as a fizzy soda, packed with the charm of Naniwa Danshi.
It brilliantly likens the sparkling, heart-pounding feelings at the start of a romance to the effervescent pop of carbonation.
The catchy phrases that stick in your ears are another highlight.
This track is included on their first album, “1st Love,” released in July 2022.
Beloved since their Jr.
days, they’ve captivated countless fans.
It’s the perfect pick to amp up the mood on a summer drive or while hanging out with friends.
An ideal song for when you want to heighten that thrilling feeling of love.
After all, I'm an idolKyoko Koizumi
A witty song by Yasushi Akimoto that portrays the ideal and reality of idols with humor! Released in 1985, it was Kyoko Koizumi’s 17th single and was also used as the commercial song for Fuji Photo Film’s Cardia camera.
While presenting a fresh take on how idols were viewed at the time, it skillfully depicts the emotions swaying between the image of a pure, clean-cut idol and a private self.
A gem of a pop tune that brings both laughter and empathy to everyone who loves idols.