[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 (71–80)
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.
I’m all earsTaeyeon
A deeply moving ballad sung by Taeyeon, the main vocalist of Girls’ Generation.
It was included as the closing track on the album “This Christmas – Winter is Coming,” released in the winter of 2017.
The lyrics are truly warm, as if gently listening to someone’s pain and assuring them, “I’ll stay by your side through the night.” It overflows with a kindness that feels like wrapping a shivering body in a blanket.
There may be no flashy production, but Taeyeon’s delicate vocals—so nuanced you can almost hear her breathing—stand out, and every listen brings you close to tears.
About a month after its release, a special video for the song was also unveiled.
On nights when you’re going through something hard, or when you just want someone to listen, play this softly.
It will surely make your heart feel lighter.
Time and Fallen LeavesAKMU (Akdong Musician)
It’s a single released in October 2014.
Known in Japan as Akdong Musician, they are a sibling pop duo.
As the title suggests, it evokes images of a carpet of fallen leaves and the refreshing autumn sky.
The sister’s breezy vocals and the brother’s calm tenor create a wonderful harmony.
Maybe IfBiBi
“Maybe If,” the buzzworthy Part 2 OST from the drama Our Beloved Summer.
Sung by BIBI, who debuted in 2019 and has drawn attention for collaborations with major artists and for writing lyrics for TWICE’s ‘MORE & MORE.’ Everyone has probably wondered at least once what would have happened if they’d chosen a different path.
This love ballad paints that very “what if.” Even though you made that decision at the time, you couldn’t get them out of your head after the breakup, and you have regrets… It gently stays by your side through those hazy, conflicted feelings.
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.
Dropping the tearsK.will
This is one of the signature songs by the accomplished singer K.Will.
Sung from the perspective of a man in a couple about to part ways, it’s a ballad whose poignant lyrics—overflowing with his lingering feelings as he wishes his girlfriend, who is setting off on a new path, would look back—and K.Will’s clear, pure vocals blend together to stir a deep sense of heartache in listeners.
I’m HomeEXO
A beautiful pop ballad by EXO where delicate piano melodies intertwine with rich, full-bodied strings.
It captures the joy of returning to a loved one after time apart, wrapping you in a warmth that feels like time has started moving again.
As you listen, you’ll truly feel, “This is where I belong,” and find deep peace.
Released ahead of the January 2026 album REVERXE, the music video dropped in December 2025.
The song’s first live performance at a fan meeting, coloring the reunion between the members and fans, is another heartwarming episode.
It’s the perfect BGM for returning home after a long time or reuniting with someone special.
Give this track a listen—a song that will gently warm your heart through the bitter chill of winter.