[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 (161–170)
My AngleFLY TO THE SKY
This song, which became a hot topic because Aoi Miyazaki appeared in its music video, is one of Fly to the Sky’s signature tracks.
It’s a heartbreak ballad about a man who still longs for his ex-girlfriend; even though he knows there’s no going back, his feelings for her come through so poignantly that they’re almost painful.
Snow FlowerPark Hyo Shin
It’s a heartbreaking love song about a broken-up girlfriend, sung as a poignant ballad that makes your chest ache with lingering feelings for someone you love.
She became famous for covering Mika Nakashima’s “Yuki no Hana” in Korean.
This is one of her signature ballads—a song that showcased her exceptional vocal ability to the world.
The title is a simple English rendering of “Yuki no Hana,” kept as-is.
DEARESTTōhōshinki
The ballad by TVXQ that portrays a love transcending life and death has deeply moved listeners.
One of the gems on their 20th-anniversary album “ZONE” tenderly sings of the happiness of feeling a bond with a loved one, and of moving forward with hope even while reflecting on the fragility of life.
Set against a classical arrangement rich with piano and strings, the voices of Yunho and Changmin resonate beautifully, drawing listeners into a world full of emotion.
Released in November 2024, the song’s music video also depicts a timeless bond of love through the story of a grandfather and a young girl.
When facing heartbreak or a turning point in life, this song is sure to be by your side.
Love like crazyMIGYO
MIGYO has a career of performing in several groups, including a sister girl group to Crayon Pop.
None of those ventures went well, but she didn’t give up as a solo artist—performing in Hongdae and releasing tracks—and achieved success through perseverance.
The title translates to “A Love That Drives Me Crazy,” and, as the name suggests, this passionate song is filled with feelings for someone she loved deeply.
And poignantly, precisely because she truly loved them, she tries to accept the painful breakup and the act of forgetting.
It’s a profound and sorrowful love ballad.
LongingJung Seung Hwan
Popular ballad singer Jeong Seung-hwan is on a roll—he handled the OST for the globally acclaimed romantic comedy drama “King the Land,” among other achievements.
This is a track he released in July 2023: a love song filled with earnest emotion.
The composition is by Kim Dong-ryul, a renowned artist who has long been celebrated in Korea, guaranteeing impeccable quality.
Seung-hwan’s beautiful, sensitive vocals further accentuate the poignant charm of the song.
Give it a listen while thinking of someone precious to you.
MY LOVE (2025)이예은, 아샤트리, 전건호
A ballad whose intricate harmonies and heartrending vocals stir the soul.
A powerhouse trio—Lee Ye-eun, Ashatori, and Jeong Geon-ho—join forces to deliver this passionate track.
Released in February 2025 as a remake of the classic first put out by the rock band Buzz in 2006, it preserves the strengths of the original while beautifully blending the three artists’ distinct styles, earning heartfelt support in Korea.
Wrapped in an elegant arrangement of piano and strings, it’s a perfect song for a calm night when you want to linger in memories.
herGOT7
A GOT7 masterpiece with a melody that stirs the heart, capturing the sweet, aching afterglow of farewell.
A deeply crafted song written and composed by Jinyoung, it delicately expresses the profound theme of “a love that blooms even without fulfilling each other.” The way it cherishes the words and memories that linger after parting with a lover is portrayed with GOT7’s signature gentle sensibility.
Included on the January 2025 mini-album “WINTER HEPTAGON,” it is positioned as a key track in their full-group comeback after three years.
This heartwarming ballad gently accompanies those who strive to move forward despite the pain of heartbreak, and those who keep precious memories close to their hearts.