K-pop that touches the heart: iconic ballads by Korean female artists

My DreamYoonmirae(윤미래)

[M/V] Yoonmirae(윤미래) – My Dream

Here’s an OST from the drama Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung, which portrays a love story between Joseon’s first female historian and a prince who has never fallen in love.

Yoonmirae, a Korean R&B singer and rapper, also performs under the artist name Tasha.

Though she’s an R&B singer and rapper, she’s a bundle of talent who’s also phenomenal at singing ballads—her soaring high notes make you want to hit repeat over and over.

This song, from a woman’s perspective, has a slightly bashful feel, as if she’s asking the man she loves to hold on to her.

Love..What is itZia

사랑..그게 뭔데 (Love..What is it)

This is a slow ballad by female singer Zia, who debuted in 2007.

Known for her husky tone and powerful vocals, she’s popular as a ballad singer.

“Love..What is it” is a love song she performs with rich emotion.

Its poignant atmosphere will resonate with a heart in pain.

It gently accompanies an unforgettable love that makes you wonder: What is love, really? The repeated words of love also convey the intensity of her feelings and are sure to bring tears.

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‘Til We Meet Againaespa

aespa 에스파 ‘‘Til We Meet Again’ Special Video

aespa, a girl group that enjoys high popularity in Japan.

While they’re often associated with producing EDM, “Til We Meet Again” is crafted as a bittersweet love ballad.

The lyrics depict both the joy of reuniting with a loved one and the use of “see you again” at parting.

It may feel a little sad, but it focuses even more on the joy of having met.

Listening to it can leave you feeling refreshed and might even make you realize the importance of the people close to you.

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Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)40

[MV] 40(Forty) _ Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)

A warm, spring-heralding song that lets listeners feel the fresh breath of the season.

Composed by Forty, an active artist in the Korean indie scene, it features soft, emotionally rich vocals that leave a strong impression.

Picture a woman’s hair fluttering in the spring breeze as you listen to its heartwarming message for those in love.

Released on April 10, 2013, this work came out as a digital single and includes an instrumental version.

It’s a perfect track for those quiet moments after waking up in the morning or as a companion for a springtime drive.

FloweringLucy

[MV] LUCY _ Flowering(개화)

A song marked by a gentle melody that evokes the arrival of spring and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Released in May 2020 as the debut single by the Korean band LUCY, it beautifully portrays the changing of the seasons.

It richly expresses the journey from winter’s chill to being bathed in spring’s light, tenderly enveloping the listener’s heart.

The delicate, warm vocals conjure images of cherry blossom petals dancing in the air.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to feel the start of a new season or make a fresh start.

Take your time and savor this work, which brims with LUCY’s charm.