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 resonates with the heart: Masterful ballads by Korean female artists (61–70)
DEAR MY WAVEKIM CHAE WON
A poignant love story delivered by former APRIL member Chaewon.
Released in February 2025, this gem of a ballad exquisitely harmonizes delicate emotional expression with her clear, translucent vocals.
Accompanied by a melody that evokes a calm winter sea, it gently depicts the ebb and flow of a lovestruck heart.
On stages such as MBC’s Show! Music Core and other Korean music programs, her expressive power captivated many viewers.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel a love that, like waves on the shore, sometimes crashes fiercely and other times nestles quietly by your side.
I Hope the Painful Memories Weren′t LovePunch
A moving new release from Punch, a female singer active in South Korea, came out in February 2025.
This ballad delicately portrays the sorrow of memories with a loved one turning into pain.
Like a scene from a film, it begins with a quiet piano line, and with each layer of strings, the emotions swell.
The accomplished Cha Min-ho also contributed as a composer.
The harmony between Punch’s delicate vocals and the melody gently cradles feelings hidden deep in the heart.
Actress Jeon In-sun appears in the music video, whose story-driven visual beauty is another highlight.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on sleepless nights—one that stays close to your heart in moments when you remember someone special.
Come backSuzy
A gem of a ballad that meticulously portrays the longing to be reunited with a loved one.
Released in February 2025 as her new work, the accomplished Korean artist Bae Suzy marks her return to the music scene after about two years.
With its delicate and graceful vocals, this piece beautifully expresses both yearning and loneliness, resonating deeply with listeners.
She is also set to star in the highly anticipated Netflix original drama “Everything Will Come True,” and this song offers a glimpse of a new side to Suzy, who thrives across multiple fields.
A warm track that accompanies quiet nights spent thinking of someone dear.
Why is love so hard for meGyeongseoYeji(경서예지)
A female duo gaining attention in Korea, Kyungseo-Ezi released this piano ballad in February 2025.
It delicately conveys the emotions of a woman troubled by love—its sweetness alongside the accompanying ache, confusion, and shifting feelings—through gentle, expressive vocals.
The transparent, beautiful melody and warm harmonies make a strong impression.
Why not immerse yourself in its world while reflecting on your own love troubles or recalling a scene from a drama?
Fix make-upCha ga eul
A staple among female ballads and a hit that tugs at the heartstrings, “Fix My Makeup” is a song by WAX, who originally debuted as a member of a rock band before becoming a ballad singer.
For her Japan debut, the song was released under the title “Akai Ito” (Red Thread), with Japanese lyrics written by Takashi Matsumoto.
It’s a heartbreaking breakup song with lines like “All I did was take from you; I couldn’t do anything for you,” and “Why did you love someone like me?” The song has been covered by many artists, and on May 1, 2023, Cha Ga-eul released her own cover.
Her emotive vocals are deeply expressive, drawing listeners further into the lyrics.
BLUEDreamNote
DreamNote is a South Korean girl group formed in 2018.
Known for their solid dance-pop style as a classic idol group, they’ve recently been releasing tracks that incorporate hip-hop, continuing to evolve as idols.
Their new song, BLUE, is a dance-pop-based ballad that also features a rap section in the middle.
It’s often tricky to make rap blend well with this kind of sound—rap parts can easily feel out of place—but in this track, the mix is executed beautifully.
I Will Stay With YouGUMMY
A gentle love ballad, “I Will Stay With You,” featured on the OST of the popular medical drama series Dr.
Romantic 3.
Sung by Kimmii, renowned as the queen of ballads infused with R&B, it was released in May 2023.
This song expresses feelings for a special person who serves as an emotional anchor amid busy days.
Its tender lyrics, imbued with both delicate emotions and a sense of warmth and embrace, gradually resonate with the listener.
It’s also recommended as a song to dedicate to a loved one.