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)
Standing On The EdgeHyolyn
Hyorin is a singer known for being a former member of the girl group SISTAR, which debuted in 2010.
This work is her digital single released in December 2025, as she continues to pursue a dynamic solo career.
It’s a ballad that tells the story of standing on the brink, meeting the light of her fans, and finding the strength to rise again.
The sound evokes the still air of dawn, and her delicate yet powerful vocals resonate deeply.
The fact that it was previewed at concerts and completed with the energy of the live audience adds an emotional layer.
Instead of a music video, a special film was released, further enriching the song’s lingering impact.
It’s a perfect track for nights when you want to quietly dwell in your feelings or express gratitude for someone’s support.
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.
Plant(화분)SEJEONG(세정)
Sejeong’s “Plant (화분)” is a simple ballad that makes the most of her beautiful vocals.
Formerly the main vocalist of the eight-member girl group gugudan, she has been actively pursuing a solo career since the group disbanded.
Featured on her milestone first mini album, 화분, the title track “Plant (화분)” delivers particularly moving lyrics that use clever rhetoric to portray herself spending time beside the one she loves, like a houseplant.
My DestinyLyn
This is an OST from the drama My Love from the Star starring Kim Soo-hyun.
The singer, Lyn, rarely appears on variety shows and is an artist who truly competes with just her voice.
Within her calm, meticulous delivery, you can also feel a powerful presence.
It’s a classic love song about wishing to spend time once more with the person you loved, if only it were possible.
Lyn’s quiet vocals evoke something like a mature, genuinely precious kind of love.