[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)
StarlightBOL4
A gentle yet bittersweet love ballad themed around the twinkling stars in the night sky.
Upon waking from sleep, a beloved softly whispers to me.
I gaze up at the starry sky and wish to stay by his side forever.
His tender voice gradually fades away.
It was a voice from my memories; the one I love was not actually there.
It feels like something that would help me sleep on a restless night.
Dream LaunchWayV
SM Entertainment’s boy group NCT has a complex system.
NCT doesn’t have fixed members; instead, groups form infinitely from among NCT’s members for each activity.
Among them, WayV is the unit for promotions in China, and Kun, Ten, Winwin, Lucas, Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang participate in this song.
It’s a track that makes you look forward to these ambitious members taking off and succeeding even more.
It’s a song that cheers on those who are pursuing their dreams.
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.
Just FriendsPIANO MAN
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!