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 (91–100)
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.
When This Rain StopsWENDY
WENDY, known as a member of the five-member girl group Red Velvet, truly showcases her exceptional vocal ability in her solo song “When This Rain Stops.” With its simple arrangement of just piano accompaniment and vocals, the track lets you fully appreciate the power of her voice.
The must-hear moment is in the latter half, where she resonates on the high notes using her chest voice.
Even though the key is extremely high—so high that many singers can only handle it in falsetto—she delivers it perfectly with a powerful chest voice and even adds vibrato.
In conclusion
Looking at it this way, there are many kinds of ballads—not only gentle, mellow ones, but also some with a bright atmosphere that somehow still make you feel wistful. I felt they brim with the charm of expressive female vocalists whose emotions come through even if you don’t understand the words. I’d be very happy if you find a ballad that resonates with your heart as you read this article.