The light-emitting device includes a groove passing through a second semiconductor layer and a light-emitting layer to reach a first semiconductor layer; a first ohmic electrode in contact with the first semiconductor layer within the groove; a connection electrode passing through the first semiconductor layer from the surface thereof and electrically connected to the first ohmic electrode; an insulating layer for covering the second semiconductor layer on a surface thereof opposing the first semiconductor layer, the insulating layer having an opening; a second ohmic electrode in contact with the second semiconductor layer in the opening; a metal layer formed over the insulating layer, and connected to the second ohmic electrode; and a support bonded to the metal layer.