[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)
Standing On The EdgeHyolyn
Hyorin is a singer known for being a former member of the girl group SISTAR, which debuted in 2010.
This work is her digital single released in December 2025, as she continues to pursue a dynamic solo career.
It’s a ballad that tells the story of standing on the brink, meeting the light of her fans, and finding the strength to rise again.
The sound evokes the still air of dawn, and her delicate yet powerful vocals resonate deeply.
The fact that it was previewed at concerts and completed with the energy of the live audience adds an emotional layer.
Instead of a music video, a special film was released, further enriching the song’s lingering impact.
It’s a perfect track for nights when you want to quietly dwell in your feelings or express gratitude for someone’s support.
신촌에 왔어Gavy NJ
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
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.
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.
RomanticSHINee
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.