[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)
Actually, I ‘mJung In
It’s one of Jung In’s signature songs from the Korean drama “Yong Pal” OST.
The lyrics portray a woman’s anxiety that her feelings for the person she loves might become a burden, something many women can likely relate to.
It’s a ballad that sings of a bittersweet maiden’s heart.
Don’t Go Don’t GoBrown Eyes
This is a signature song by Brown Eyes, hugely popular in South Korea—a ballad about a heartbreaking breakup.
The lyrics portray a man’s aching feelings as he longs for the woman who has left and wishes she were by his side.
It’s a heart-wrenching, tear-jerking ballad that tightens your chest.
Love You StillKimu Jefan
Kim Jaehwan, who was active as a member of Wanna One after the audition program Produce 101 and debuted as a solo artist once the limited-time group activities ended, released this track as the opener on his 2019 debut album Another.
It’s a love song that conveys a boyish, innocent crush—cherishing every side of the person you love, hating the moments when you have to say goodbye.
It’s a lovely song full of purity.
Perhaps because of Kim Jaehwan’s vocals, it also sounds a bit heartrending; if so, it might be the feeling of “loving someone so much it hurts.”
[Exquisite Ballad Songs] K-pop that resonates with the soul. Korean Ballads (81–90)
HelloHuh Gak
One of powerhouse singer Huh Gak’s signature songs, this is a heartrending breakup ballad about longing for an ex-girlfriend.
Filled with the sorrow of losing someone precious and the aching feeling that no one but her will do, it’s a tear-jerking ballad that moved many listeners to tears.
FOCUS ON MEJus2
Jus2 is a unit formed by GOT7’s JB and Yugyeom.
It’s a pairing of the leader and the youngest member (maknae), with Yugyeom being the maknae.
This is the lead track from their 2019 mini album FOCUS.
True to its title, FOCUS ON ME, it’s a ballad that delivers a cool, masculine vibe of “right now, it’s all about me,” while still sounding smooth and emotive.
Their mesmerizing duo choreography is also a must-see.
Every moment of youSung Si-kyung
From the OST of the Korean drama “My Love from the Star,” this is a signature song by Sung Si-kyung, known as the King of Ballads.
It’s a ballad overflowing with love and happiness for someone special, expressing how just thinking about the one you love can make you happy.
HOLOLEE HI（i hai）
Veteran singer Lee Hi.
After ending her contract with YG, she moved to the hip-hop/R&B label AOMG, and this is her first song there—a healing ballad.
It carries a message of cherishing yourself, encouraging you while affirming, “It’s okay to be just the way you are.” When times are unbearably hard or you suddenly feel down, “HOLO” is sure to lift you up.
Another recommendation point is that listening to it can make you feel liberated.
Wishing Lee Hi a bright future!
