[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)
Je T’aime폴킴
This is a medium-tempo ballad sung by singer-songwriter Paul Kim for the 10th-anniversary project of the music show Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook.
Paul Kim is known for his irresistibly sweet voice—so charming he’s often called a “eardrum boyfriend.” In “Je T’aime,” you can feel a gentle, comforting warmth, as if he’s speaking softly to you, and it really brightens your heart.
The melody has a cozy, cute vibe, and the pure sentiment of “I want to enjoy my morning coffee with you every day” is truly lovely.
It’s the kind of song that’s guaranteed to soothe you every time you listen.
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.
Sorrow songLim jae beum
It’s the theme song of the historical drama “Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love.” In Korean, “Sorrow Song” is called “Biga,” which means “lament.” Lim Jae-beom is a singer with remarkable charisma who consistently dominates Korea’s music charts.
His weighty voice adds a special flourish to the story.
I BelieveShin Seung Hun
It’s one of Shin Seung Hun’s signature songs that catapulted him to fame, featured as an insert song in the film “My Sassy Girl.” Many who’ve seen the movie will remember it.
The lyrics portray a man thinking of his lover from whom he’s been separated, and the gentle vocals and laid-back ballad make it a soothing track.
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.