[Exquisite Ballad Songs] K-pop that touches the soul. Korean Ballads
When you think of K-POP, many movement-starting idol songs come to mind, but in Korea, ballads are even more popular than in Japan and are loved by a wide range of generations, regardless of age or gender.
The emotionally rich singing style of Korean artists can really move you, even if you don’t understand the lyrics.
We’ll be picking out lots of wonderful ballads—not only by idols, but also by solo singers and musicians!
Be sure to find a favorite ballad that resonates with your heart.
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[Exquisite Ballad Songs] K-pop that touches the soul. Korean Ballads (61–70)
Love StoryLyn
“Love Story,” released in 2016 as part of the soundtrack for the drama The Legend of the Blue Sea.
Although she doesn’t appear on television very often, Lyn—often hailed as the queen of radio—delivers a beautiful ballad.
It envelops you in a romantic mood as it portrays the love between a mermaid and a man on an epic scale.
The lyrics, which make your heart flutter with irresistible excitement, are of course charming, but Lyn’s soft, deeply expressive vocals also heighten the tender emotion and gently resonate in the heart.
First loveBolbbalgan4
This is one of the popular songs by the Korean folk duo BOL4 (Bolbbalgan4).
It’s a gentle, sweet winter song, and its lyrics—singing about a faint, lingering affection for a childhood first love—resonate with many women.
It’s a ballad that many can relate to.
Flower in the DesertWoody
Woody, also known as a former member of the idol group N-Train, has gained many fans as word of his exceptional vocal ability spreads across social media.
His song “Flower in the Desert” is a love ballad brimming with joy.
The lyrics depict the changing seasons and the unchanging bond between two people.
The poetic expressions are part of its charm, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.
DrunKen Confession김민석(Melomance)
A steadfast, single-minded love that seeps in deeply—‘DrunKen Confession.’ The original is a 2005 track by Feel, and a new version by Kim Minseok, the vocalist of Melomance, a unit known for their soothing sound, became a hit in 2022.
When you’ve had a drink and start to feel tipsy, sometimes your inner voice slips out, right? This song captures that bittersweet longing, overflowing with an irresistible, all-consuming affection.
The lyrics are restrained yet brimming with care, so poignant they bring tears to your eyes.
It’s a love ballad you’ll want to listen to closely, accompanied by Kim Minseok’s wonderful vocals.
신촌에 왔어Gavy NJ
This is a song by a woman who returns to Sinchon for the first time in seven years and looks back on the unforgettable time she spent there with her lover—harboring a faint hope that a miracle might happen and they could meet again.
In Seoul, Sinchon is known as a student district, full of affordable bars, clothing shops, cafes, and places to hang out.
The memories she revisits with her lover in this song were surely from their student days.
Their parting was likely one of those unavoidable milestones in life that happen as you’re becoming an adult—finding a job, thinking about your future, and so on.
That’s precisely why it’s so hard to forget.
I think many adults can relate.
You Are My EverythingGUMMY
It’s the theme song from the Korean drama Descendants of the Sun and one of Gummy’s signature tracks.
The song conveys the heartbreak and fragility of a pure love that can’t reach the person you care for, and it feels like a poignant ballad that expresses the sorrow of a woman who keeps on loving despite it all.
꽉 잡은 이 손(This small hand)J.Y. Park
Does the name J.Y.
Park ring a bell for anyone? He’s Park Jin-young, the president of JYP Entertainment—one of the big three agencies in Korea, home to groups like 2PM, miss A, GOT7, and TWICE! While he’s known as a hands-on, front-and-center executive and music producer, he actually started out as a singer-songwriter.
Despite his looks, he has a surprisingly sweet singing voice, and this song feels like one that could encourage you when you’re on the verge of breaking.
I’ve heard he used this song when his daughter was born, and it’s overflowing with love.