[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 resonates with the soul. Korean Ballads (141–150)
YouBROWN EYED SOUL
This is a track from the album “Thank Your Soul,” released in December 2013.
Brown Eyed Soul is an R&B group composed of four men.
They suddenly appeared on the Korean music scene in 2003, and their new songs consistently top the charts—a miraculous supergroup.
Their rich, soul-filled musicality is truly outstanding.
You’re Cold (더 많이 사랑한 쪽이 아프대)Heize
Heize is a renowned singer who has participated in various OSTs.
“You’re Cold” is an OST for the romance drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, starring Kim Soo-hyun.
It was co-produced by the drama’s music director, Nam Hye-seung, and composer Park Jin-ho.
Have you ever felt that the more you like someone, the more you love them, the more it hurts? The song portrays a love that mirrors the characters’ emotions in the drama, and its heartrending melody and lyrics sink in even deeper through Heize’s richly expressive vocals.
지금처럼만 (Be There For You)NCT DREAM
If you want a bit of encouragement when you’re feeling tired, definitely give “지금처럼만 (Be There For You)” a listen.
It’s a really great song by NCT DREAM from 2021, included on their first full album, Hot Sauce.
The lyrics tell you it’s okay to be just the way you are, and the gentle vocals of Renjun, Haechan, and Chenle feel like they’re right by your side, easing your heart.
Hearing words like that from someone is wonderful, and I’m sure music can save you in the same way.
[Exquisite Ballad Songs] K-pop that touches the heart. Korean Ballads (151–160)
366 DaysSANDEUL, HYOJUNG, HYOJIN
This ballad by a trio from Korea—Sandeul, Hyojung, and Hyojin—feels like it could bring you to tears.
Released in February 2024 as a project uniting vocalists from WM Entertainment, the song’s lyrics, which express a wish to stay by someone’s side all year round, convey a heartfelt love that almost aches.
As the three voices overlap, their beautiful harmonies offer warmth and comfort while wrapping you in a gentle melancholy.
The way Hyojung’s and Hyojin’s delicate vocals nestle against Sandeul’s gentle voice is like listening to a conversation between lovers.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to spend a slow, peaceful moment.
I WillHa Dong Qn
Isn’t getting caught up in past events something that happens to everyone, at least to some degree? This song is one that gently stays by your side in those moments.
It’s a poignant track by Ha Dong-kyun, a highly skilled Korean ballad singer.
Released in April 2021, this work is a remake of a song by the group 7Dayz, with whom he debuted in 2002—revived after 22 years.
It portrays the feeling of being unable to forget a lost love and being trapped in the pain it brings.
The lyrics, woven with his rich, resonant voice, are sure to strike a chord.
It’s a recommended listen for anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak or wanting to dwell on feelings for someone dear.
Don’t forget성시경, 권진아
Singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah, who’s popular for her sound that blends R&B and pop.
She’s known for her ballads, and her breakup songs and love songs consistently rank high on the charts.
The work she collaborated on with male singer Sung Si-kyung, who has been active since the 2000s, is this track, “Don’t forget.” Although the song features frequent falsetto, the two artists’ strong vocal skills and perfectly synced harmonies give it a light, airy feel despite being a ballad.
봄여름가을겨울 (Still Life)BIGBANG
With their overwhelming charisma and musicality, BIGBANG has helped lead Japan’s K-pop boom.
In 2022, they made their first comeback in about four years with “Still Life”! The Korean title translates to “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,” and the song portrays the passage of time through the imagery of the four seasons.
While it conveys a touch of wistfulness at how the world changes over such a long time and through so many events, it also makes you feel the future beginning to move.
Like the brilliance of each season, it’s a beautiful track filled with the members’ growth and heartfelt emotions.