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: Iconic Ballads by Korean Female Artists (51–60)
Don’t Say Good ByeDavichi
An emotional, heartrending ballad.
This August 2011 track by the Korean female duo Davichi shot up the charts immediately after its release.
The delicate yet powerful harmonies of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung are captivating, and the song is included on the mini-album Love Delight.
Its highly narrative music video also drew attention, pulling viewers into a suspense-tinged storyline.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to empathize with the ache of heartbreak or when someone won’t leave your mind.
Spring, AgainHon Jinyon (Hon Jin’yon)
Hailing from Gwangju in Jeollanam-do, Hong Jin-young pours rays of hope into her songs, so that flowers may bloom again in once-barren flowerbeds.
After debuting in 2006 with the girl group SWAN, she rose to prominence as a trot singer and became a leading figure in Korea’s trot scene.
While preserving the unique pathos of trot, her music adds pop elements to create a fresh sound, paired with uplifting messages that feel like flowers sprouting anew.
This work is a long-awaited new ballad released in 2025, crafted to awaken spring in the hearts of fans.
It’s a masterpiece that will resonate with anyone yearning for the springtime of their life.
Bye bye my blueYerin Baek
A ballad that carries a heart-stirring poignancy within a gentle atmosphere.
It’s a track from South Korean singer-songwriter Baek Yerin’s 2016 EP.
The tender piano melody and her warm, resonant vocals spread throughout the song.
While holding onto her own anxieties and loneliness, the lyrics capturing her feelings for a loved one strike straight to the heart.
Baek Yerin, who also worked on the soundtrack for the drama “Crash Landing on You,” lets her delicate sensibilities shine here as well.
A song that stands by those troubled by love and invites deep empathy—one you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet spring night.
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.
HeavenHYNN
This is the debut single by Ailee, a female solo singer renowned for her overwhelming vocal prowess and considered one of South Korea’s leading solo artists.
HYNN (Park Hye-won), who placed in the Top 3 on the audition show Superstar K 2016, covered and released the song on May 14, 2023.
It’s a love ballad that sings of unwavering love—the belief that no matter what happens, you can overcome anything as long as you’re with the one you cherish.
The powerful emotion of caring for someone truly resonates.
In the latter half of the music video, there’s an awe-inspiring scene where she removes the microphone and lets her voice ring out directly.