[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 (91–100)
IN HEAVENJYJ
This is one of the signature songs by JYJ, a group formed by former members of TVXQ.
It portrays a heartbreaking breakup where, due to misunderstandings, he loses his girlfriend.
Its poignant lyrics and melody have moved many to tears.
It’s a tear-jerking ballad.
This SongOnestar(임한별)
This song, “This Song,” was released in 2020 by Onestar (Lim Han-byul), a vocalist formerly of Monday Kiz.
These days, he’s also active as a member of Monotree.
The beautifully soaring, ultra–high register vocals delivered while he plays the piano—especially the falsetto—truly capture the heart.
It’s a poignant ballad that portrays lingering feelings for someone precious, resurfacing long after a breakup.
Not only musically but in every aspect, it’s a masterpiece where everything interweaves at a superb level.
Only YouKim Tae Woo
It’s a representative song by Kim Tae-woo from the OST of the Korean drama “My Lovely Girl.” The song portrays the unease of a man who can’t see the person he longs for on nights when he misses her, with lyrics brimming with feelings for someone precious and a heartrending vocal that resonates deeply—a touching ballad.
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!
Don’t Say Good ByeDavichi
This is a tear-jerking ballad song by Davichi, a highly popular female duo in South Korea.
Many women were moved to tears by the lyrics, which depict the feelings of a woman who is told by the person she loves that they’re breaking up.
It’s a heartbreaking ballad that tightens your chest.
TimelessUNVS
Yuen V.S.’s debut single released in 2020.
They originally debuted in Taiwan in December 2016 as World Boy, but after some members left, three new ones joined and they re-debuted.
Isn’t it fairly rare for a debut song to be a medium-tempo ballad? It’s a classic-feeling ballad with a graceful melody and flowing, beautiful vocals.
The lyrics beautifully express thoughts of someone far away and the preciousness of time.
It’s a really great song—please give it a listen!
To My YouthBolbbalgan4
Korean singer Bolbbalgan4.
Her name is read as Porupalgan Sachungi, and in Japan she’s also known as Akahoppo Shishunki (Red Cheek Puberty).
Her song “To My Youth” is a poignant ballad looking back on a youth that wasn’t loved by those around her.
The original is in Korean, but there’s also a Japanese version titled “To My Adolescence” (Watashi no Shishunki e).
Her crystal-clear voice amplifies the sorrowful lyrics many times over, making them all the more compelling.
If you listen to this song while reading the lyrics, your tension will melt away—and the tears won’t stop.
