[Exquisite Ballad Songs] K-pop that touches the soul. Korean Ballads

Just FriendsPIANO MAN

[MV] PIANO MAN(피아노맨) _ Just Friends(후회할 것 같아서) (Prod. By VAN.C)

A piano man with a clear, captivating voice.

The title is “Just Friends,” with the subtitle “후회할 것 같아서,” which captures the essence of the song.

The phrase appears repeatedly in the lyrics, pronounced ‘hu-hoe-hal go gat-ta-seo,’ meaning ‘because I thought I’d regret it.’ If you confess and get rejected, you don’t know if you’ll be able to meet or hang out afterward—you might never see each other again.

Considering that risk, some people choose to stay just friends and hold on to their one-sided feelings.

But this song is about taking a step forward with courage to make the person you love happy.

It’s a wonderful, uplifting song that gives you courage!

신촌에 왔어Gavy NJ

[MV] Gavy NJ(가비엔제이) _ I’m in Sinchon(신촌에 왔어)

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

Gummy – You’re My Everything

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.

StardustYounha

윤하(YOUNHA) – 별의 조각 M/V

Younha is a singer who is active mainly in Japan and South Korea.

“Stardust,” included on her 2021 album End Theory, is a song that sings of the miracle and gratitude of meeting someone you truly love under a star-filled night.

The soundscape carries a dreamy atmosphere that envelops this grand love story, evoking images of a beautiful night.

It’s a ballad that speaks of fateful encounters and true love with the precious people we meet over the course of our lives.

Be sure to listen for her voice, which gently embraces all kinds of emotions.

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Be My SideSG WANNABE

[MV] SG WANNABE(SG워너비) – By My Side(사랑하자) l Descendants of the Sun 태양의 후예 OST

From the Korean drama ‘Descendants of the Sun’ OST, this is one of SG WANNABE’s most popular ballads.

The song portrays a man’s feelings as he wishes for his loved one to stay by his side no matter how painful things get, because he loves her.

It’s a heart-wrenching ballad that conveys a deep sense of sorrow.

RomanticSHINee

SHINee – Romantic LIVE

In both Korea and Japan, many people think of this song when it comes to SHINee’s ballads.

It’s a heartbreak song depicting a man who longs for his ex, insisting that it has to be her, with a poignant melody and lyrics that deeply resonate.

Flower in the DesertWoody

우디 Woody – 사막에서 꽃을 피우듯 Flower in the Desert Official M/V

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.

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