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: Masterpiece ballads by Korean female artists (11–20)
Because I am a woman (여자이니까 )BEN
Ben, a singer renowned as the Queen of Ballads and noted for her work on OSTs such as Hotel Del Luna, released Because I Am a Woman in 2021.
It’s a remake of the classic hit originally released by the band K.I.S.S in 1991.
While the original has a certain warmth to its mood, this remake highlights the poignancy with its lyrical melody and Ben’s deeply expressive vocals.
Partings are always painful, and the more you love, the more you feel the ache.
The song captures that tender, aching heart so intensely it tightens your chest.
A ballad resonating with a deep, embracing love—utterly moving.
Flower Tea (꽃차)OH MY GIRL
It’s pretty rare for idols to perform with just vocals, without dance or choreography.
The song “Flower Tea (꽃차)” is the opening track on OH MY GIRL’s seventh mini album “NONSTOP,” released in 2020.
With lyrics like “I’ll stay by your side even on cold days, and I’ll bring you flower tea,” it tells a bittersweet yet heartwarming story.
While there are plenty of Japanese translations of the lyrics online, this is a song that resonates deeply even when listened to in the original Korean.
Longing For The One I LostHYNN
A heart-stirring love ballad that weaves together melancholy and hope.
It’s a definitive track released in December 2024 by the highly skilled singer-songwriter Hynn (Park Hye-won).
The song gives voice to lingering feelings and regrets for a lost lover, along with a poignant wish to meet again.
Hynn’s powerful yet delicate vocals beautifully capture the pain and nostalgia of heartbreak.
Another highlight is that Young K of the popular band DAY6 penned the lyrics.
With emotionally rich vocals and relatable lyrics, this song is sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to reflect on a past relationship or renew your feelings for someone special.
Why not let yourself be carried away by Hynn’s soulful voice?
Beautiful WomanLee Ye Joon
Singer Lee Ye-jun will release a new song in January 2025.
It’s a poignant ballad about deep sorrow and regret after losing a loved one.
The arrangement is simple yet emotionally powerful, highlighting Lee Ye-jun’s clear, resonant vocals.
Moments of parting and the plea to be loved once more are expressed through a beautiful harmony of piano and strings.
It’s the perfect song for healing the pain of heartbreak or reflecting on someone precious.
You won’t forget meKIM CHAEHYUN
Kim Chaehyun, who enchants as Kep1er’s main vocalist with her clear, crystalline voice.
This work, released in December 2025 as her first solo single, showcases a different side from her group activities and lets her individuality shine.
It’s a ballad built on a band sound, carefully conveying the complex emotions that linger after a breakup—feelings of loss and lingering attachment.
Chaehyun’s delicate yet resolute vocals draw you in, expressing a heart-wrenching poignancy.
Produced as part of a collaborative project involving Dreamus Company and others, it also sparked buzz with behind-the-scenes footage revealing the recording process.
It’s a track that seems to melt into the cold air of winter, best enjoyed alone on a quiet night.