K-pop that touches the heart: iconic ballads by Korean female artists
What kind of songs move you? When you hear those pure, soaring high notes that only a clear, expansive female vocal can deliver, it feels like your heart is being cleansed—a sensation that gently seeps in.
In particular, many Korean singers have a passionate, emotionally rich singing style that really shakes you to your core.
Among them, we’ve carefully selected standout ballads by female vocalists! From intimate, everyday-friendly tracks to grand, sweeping pieces that only ballads can offer… you’re sure to be moved!
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K-pop That Touches the Heart: Masterful Ballads by Korean Female Artists (41–50)
SquareYerin Baek
A track where Baek Yerin confidently sings entirely in English, just like a singer active in the West—she’s simply so cool in this one.
She originally debuted in 2012 as part of 15& under JYP Entertainment, but despite her strong vocals, she wasn’t treated well by the agency.
After moving to BLUE VINYL in 2019, her popularity surged with this song.
It’s a breakup song, but it feels crisp and refreshing, giving off the vibe of a cool, self-possessed woman!
Dear KamiliaKARA
When it comes to the driving force behind the K-pop boom in Japan, it was KARA, wasn’t it? Unfortunately, due to member departures and other factors, KARA effectively disbanded in 2016.
This is a ballad released in 2011, perfect for a gentle, heartfelt listen.
Enjoy the beautiful harmonies crafted by the members! Its message—wishing to keep walking together forever with the partner who supports you—quietly resonates in the heart.
힘들 때마다 생각나는 친구오현란
This is a song included on Oh Hyun-ran’s solo debut album, “Oh Hyun-ran 1st Album,” released in 1998, when she was a member of the vocal group Page.
It’s a gentle ballad with a mood that also resonates with Japanese songs.
The title carries the meaning of “a friend I always think of in difficult times.” It’s a comforting, enveloping track that makes you long for the time spent with friends and brings calm when you think of those moments.
Hyun-ran’s beautiful vocals deepen the emotion even further.
Please give it a listen when you’re going through tough times.
주르륵9Muses
The title and chorus word “주르륵 (Chururuk)” has a cute, addictive ring when repeated.
But its meaning, when you say chururuk, chururuk, is “teardrops falling.” And when you think of something that falls in little drops, it’s tears, right? The boy sung about in this song is quite the enemy of girls, but there’s that weakness of falling for him anyway.
It’s enough to make you sad.
AzaleasAli
Ali, who has proven her talent in the Korean music scene through appearances on programs like Immortal Songs 2, returns with her first new track in about three years since the 2022 digital single Four Leaf Clover.
This ballad, which modernizes elements of pansori—Korea’s traditional vocal art—delicately portrays lingering feelings for a former lover and the hope entrusted to a flower that blooms again.
It beautifully fuses the depth of pansori, which Ali has been familiar with since childhood, with her rich expressive power.
A highly recommended song for those who want to convey the feelings that lie deep within their hearts through song.