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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Soul-stirring K-pop: Masterful ballads by Korean female artists (21–30)
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.
Foreveraespa
Debuting in 2020, aespa—a girls’ group known for their striking near-futuristic style using avatars—released this winter ballad in 2021.
It’s a remake of a song from SM Entertainment’s 2000 album “Winter Vacation In SMTOWN.com,” originally by senior SM artist and prolific composer Yoo Young-jin, who also handled the new arrangement himself.
Beyond the beautiful acoustic guitar and strings, the sweet melody and the members’ lovely vocals are utterly enchanting.
Its slightly retro feel is charming, and it’s packed with the best of K-pop’s pure-love storytelling.
Meaning “forever,” this song would suit a wedding, and it’s a highly recommended ballad overflowing with a soothing warmth that gently comforts a tired heart.
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?
Here I Am AgainYerin Baek
A huge hit by Yerin Baek, one of Korea’s leading singer-songwriters, from the OST of the romance drama Crash Landing on You, which became a sensation in Japan.
Her emotive vocals feel as if she’s speaking directly to you, drawing you into the world of the song and gently enveloping your feelings.
A love that grows deeper even when apart.
The aching portrayal of wanting to stay close despite having to say goodbye lingers in the heart.
It’s a ballad that quietly brings comfort no matter the circumstance.
7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)Red Velvet
Red Velvet, the five-member girl group affectionately known as “Redebe” in Japanese fandom, released “7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)” in 2016—a dreamy ballad themed around the legend of Tanabata.
The song’s appeal lies in its emotional, J-pop-like vocal melodies set over an R&B foundation.
In keeping with the Tanabata motif, the track also carries a distinctly Asian flavor in its tone, making it an especially compelling listen.
If It Were MeHYNN
Known for her overwhelming vocal prowess, Heen (Park Hye-won) has been drawing attention as a powerhouse singer-songwriter representing Korea.
Released in November 2024, this work is a ballad that delicately portrays the emotions of a poignant unrequited love.
It gives voice to the pain of harboring feelings for someone while knowing they won’t be returned.
Heen’s emotive vocals resonate deeply with the heart.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone carrying unspoken feelings.
CompleteGirls’ Generation
It’s the well-known Korean star group Girls’ Generation’s “Complete.” It gently sings of a happy woman’s feelings as she believes in a future living together with the one she loves.
Active across Asia, Europe, and the United States, they’re known in English-speaking regions as “Girls’ Generation,” and they’ve expanded their careers not only as singers but also as models and actresses.