[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 (31–40)
Life Goes OnBTS
The lead track from BTS’s November 2020 album BE.
It was the first Korean-language song to reach No.
1 in the United States! A song that cherishes everyday scenes and warms the heart with the members’ close bond.
The music video, directed by the maknae Jungkook, features an adorable scene of Jimin brushing his teeth…! “Life Goes On” carries the meaning that life continues, and it’s a warm medium ballad that envisions a bright future, expressing the members’ feelings for music and their wish to continue treasuring the small, unchanging moments of daily life.
so far away (Feat. Suran)Agust D
A sentimental ballad from the 2016 solo mixtape by BTS rapper and producer SUGA, also known as Agust D.
SUGA is known among fans (ARMY) for his sensitive nature, and this song seems to express his genuine, heartfelt emotions.
We all dream of the day we can spread our wings, and in our youth we challenge ourselves and grow.
Tunnel(터널)SEJEONG
This is a solo song by Sejeong, a member of the girl group Gugudan.
In this track, she showcases her clear, beautiful high notes.
The tunnel in the title is dark and cold, and sometimes it feels impossible to get out.
We all experience periods or moments like that in life, don’t we? But this song tells us that there’s a bright exit at the end of the tunnel.
A lover is someone who wants to support and encourage you when times are tough.
It’s a gentle, heartwarming song that cheers on a loved one—something you’ll want to give to someone special.
너의 이름을Wanna One
Wanna One, a temporary group formed through Produce 101, enjoyed tremendous popularity from the time the show aired all the way until their activities ended.
They’re a powerful group, but many members are also strong vocalists, so ballads like this are especially well-loved.
The final chorus, where the members sing together, is incredibly uplifting.
It really hits you with the tender yet heartbreaking feelings of a guy who, even after the breakup, still wants to cherish the girl he’s no longer with.
BeautifulCrush
When it comes to ballads, many people probably think of this song or have scenes from the drama come flooding back.
Released in 2016 as part of the Goblin OST, the hit song “Beautiful” gently seeps into the heart with its tender piano melody and Crush’s clear, pure vocals.
Its simple, relatable lyrics amplify the song’s beautiful world alongside its dreamy atmosphere.
It’s a masterpiece where the calm feeling of cherishing someone you love flows throughout.