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!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Either Wayive |  play_arrow | IVE, a heartwarming ballad that resonates with the emotions |
| 2 | To My YouthBolbbalgan4 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet ballad of Bolbbalgan4 |
| 3 | if（만약에）Taeyeon |  play_arrow | Taeyeon’s solo song sings about the “what if” of love. |
| 4 | Sour GrapesLE SSERAFIM |  play_arrow | A work that showcases the appeal of the debut group LE SSERAFIM |
| 5 | Don’t forget me (잊지 말아요)Beku Chiyon |  play_arrow | Baek Ji-young’s heartrending love songs, drama OSTs |
| 6 | DOWNPOURI.O.I |  play_arrow | IOI’s final song “소나기 (Sonagi)” is a heartfelt farewell ballad. |
| 7 | HurtNewJeans |  play_arrow | A classic hit by the rising girl group NewJeans |
| 8 | Don’t you know (모르시나요)Davichi |  play_arrow | Davichi’s heartrending love-ballad |
| 9 | I Will Go To You Like The First Snow AileeAilee |  play_arrow | Goblin OST, a song of the first snow of a heartrending love |
| 10 | BREATHELee Hi |  play_arrow | Outstanding vocal ability and the moving charm of “Hansum (Sigh)” |
| 11 | I’m Fine Thank YouLadies’ Code |  play_arrow | A sad memorial song for Ladies' Code |
| 12 | This loveDavichi |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, the moving OST of Descendants of the Sun |
| 13 | Here I AmPARK JI WON |  play_arrow | Park Ji-won's drama OST lyrical ballad |
| 14 | You Are My EverythingGUMMY |  play_arrow | A passionate love song from Descendants of the Sun |
| 15 | Flower Tea (꽃차)OH MY GIRL |  play_arrow | An emotional song by an idol featuring vocals without dance |
| 16 | Love wins allIU |  play_arrow | IU’s moving new song, co-starring MV with V |
| 17 | Because I am a woman (여자이니까 )BEN |  play_arrow | A timeless ballad overflowing with poignancy that heals the heart |
| 18 | Foreveraespa |  play_arrow | Aespa's wistful winter ballad |
| 19 | Longing For The One I LostHYNN |  play_arrow | Hin’s heartbreak ballad, where sorrow and hope resonate |
| 20 | Beautiful WomanLee Ye Joon |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 21 | Eternal LightJINSOL |  play_arrow | An article introducing JINSOL’s new song, Eternal Light |
| 22 | Here I Am AgainYerin Baek |  play_arrow | Emotional tones of farewell and love in the Crash Landing on You OST |
| 23 | You won’t forget meKIM CHAEHYUN |  play_arrow | Kim Chaehyun's debut solo single |
| 24 | I’m all earsTaeyeon |  play_arrow | My heart is warmed by Taeyeon’s ballad. |
| 25 | Standing On The EdgeHyolyn |  play_arrow | Hyorin’s song of the heart rising again into the light |
| 26 | Solar SystemKIM SEJEONG |  play_arrow | Kim Sejeong sings the sensibilities of winter |
| 27 | 7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)Red Velvet |  play_arrow | Red Velvet’s Tanabata ballad, an enchanting allure |
| 28 | The Moment My HeartBoramiyu |  play_arrow | Popular YouTuber Boramiyu covers a winter ballad |
| 29 | Growing UpMinseo |  play_arrow | Minso, a solo artist born in 1996 |
| 30 | If It Were MeHYNN |  play_arrow | Hin, a ballad that delicately expresses the pain of unrequited love |
| 31 | CompleteGirls’ Generation |  play_arrow | Girls' Generation's global music and achievements |
| 32 | Ending SceneIU |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that sings of the pain of parting |
| 33 | Dark CloudYounha |  play_arrow | An emotional ballad by Younha, whose singing ability is outstanding |
| 34 | Make U SmileYENA |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-touching ballad, a wish for promises and reunion |
| 35 | DREAMBABYMONSTER |  play_arrow | The strong will of girls who pursue their dreams |
| 36 | My DestinyLyn |  play_arrow | You Who Came from the Stars OST, Love Song |
| 37 | Plant(화분)SEJEONG(세정) |  play_arrow | Sejeong’s beautiful ballad “Plant” |
| 38 | 봄은 있었다Younha |  play_arrow | Younha’s poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the light of hope |
| 39 | Lonely night (혼술하고 싶은 밤)BEN |  play_arrow | A soothing ballad by BEN to listen to on a lonely night |
| 40 | 부탁해요Wax |  play_arrow | A story of the complex heart of a woman seen through a breakup |
| 41 | On Such a DayWINTER |  play_arrow | My heart is healed by Winter’s new song. |
| 42 | DreamingANYUJIN (IVE) |  play_arrow | IVE’s An Yujin’s solo song is amazing. |
| 43 | STAYBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK’s bittersweet yet pop ballad |
| 44 | ‘Til We Meet Againaespa |  play_arrow | aespa's wistful love ballad, the joy of reunion |
| 45 | Dear KamiliaKARA |  play_arrow | KARA’s hit song that led the K-POP boom |
| 46 | 힘들 때마다 생각나는 친구오현란 |  play_arrow | A ballad that feels the warmth of friendship—a heart-soothing song |
| 47 | Love Story(연애소설)(2021)Gavy NJ |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that stands by someone in love |
| 48 | GoodbyeSoYeon(LABOUM) |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 49 | SquareYerin Baek |  play_arrow | Baek Yerin’s English songs are captivating. |
| 50 | 주르륵9Muses |  play_arrow | A heartrending love story of a man and woman shedding tears |
| 51 | I’ll BE THERESTAYC |  play_arrow | A classic song highlighted by mellow electric guitar |
| 52 | I Hope the Painful Memories Weren′t LovePunch |  play_arrow | Punch's new song is a ballad that depicts the painful memories with a loved one. |
| 53 | BLUEDreamNote |  play_arrow | DreamNote's new song 'BLUE' is a dance-pop track. |
| 54 | I Will Stay With YouGUMMY |  play_arrow | A song that gently sings about feelings for a precious person |
| 55 | Why is love so hard for meGyeongseoYeji(경서예지) |  play_arrow | Expressing the delicate emotions of a woman in love through song |
| 56 | HeavenHYNN |  play_arrow | HYNN sings Ailee’s hit song with heartfelt emotion. |
| 57 | 이수영 ‘날 찾아 (Find Me)Lee Soo Young (I Su-yon) |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song by Lee Soo-young that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 58 | Farewell EverydaySOYOU |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by a solo singer from SISTAR |
| 59 | Love..What is itZia |  play_arrow | A love song that resonates in the heart with a poignant singing voice |
| 60 | 4월19일A Pink |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays Apink’s youth and their love for their friends |
| 61 | DoorAria (tripleS) |  play_arrow | A poignant heartbreak ballad: Aria’s heart-resonating song |
| 62 | Cry AgainDavichi |  play_arrow | A Korean ballad that depicts the pain of parting |
| 63 | 기다리다 (Waiting)Yunna |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of the bittersweet pain of unrequited love |
| 64 | Fix make-upCha ga eul |  play_arrow | A heartrending breakup song, a masterpiece that stirs the emotions |
| 65 | Nights Into Days (Prod by. 나얼)Taeyeon |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that sings of Taeyeon's bittersweet love. |
| 66 | OVERDOSU-Rim |  play_arrow | The poignant feelings of a woman who has lost her beloved |
| 67 | Breakups(몇 번의 이별)Jeong Hyobin (Chung Hyobin) |  play_arrow | Hyobin Jeon, an emotionally expressive ballad singer |
| 68 | Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)40 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that feels the breath of spring |
| 69 | Glowing LightHYNN |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by HYNN that sings of hope, resonating in the heart |
| 70 | With a smileShin Ye Young |  play_arrow | Shin Yeyeon’s heartwarming ballad |
| 71 | With YouWINTER |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song, echoing on a winter night |
| 72 | AzaleasAli |  play_arrow | A ballad with pansori elements, singing of the hope of reunion |
| 73 | Never Ending StoryIU |  play_arrow | IU’s remake ballad, a masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 74 | The Look In Your EyesWONHEE |  play_arrow | WONHEE moved by ILLIT's debut song |
| 75 | DIVINEshōjo jidai |  play_arrow | A grand and powerful ballad by Girls' Generation |
| 76 | I want you to be happyA Pink |  play_arrow | A ballad filled with Apink’s friendship and gratitude |
| 77 | DEAR MY WAVEKIM CHAE WON |  play_arrow | A poignant love song by former APRIL member Chaewon |
| 78 | number one girlROSÉ |  play_arrow | A ballad that delicately portrays Rose’s emotions |
| 79 | Who is reflected in this world?SooYoung |  play_arrow | Sooyoung’s first solo song, a beautiful ballad that resonates with the heart |
| 80 | Come backSuzy |  play_arrow | Bae Suzy’s moving ballad depicting a reunion of love |
| 81 | To YouWSG WANNABE GAYA-G |  play_arrow | WSG WANNABE’s sub-unit Gaya-G |
| 82 | 세 번의 날갯짓을 약속해Whee In |  play_arrow | Wheein's love ballad, resonating with the heart |
| 83 | My DreamYoonmirae(윤미래) |  play_arrow | Joseon Dynasty: A Heartrending Love Between a Historian and a Prince (OST) |
| 84 | My Everythingshōjo jidai |  play_arrow | Girls' Generation's love vow ballad song |
| 85 | Day By Day조이(JOY) |  play_arrow | Joy’s solo song “Day By Day” is moving. |
| 86 | Spring, AgainHon Jinyon (Hon Jin’yon) |  play_arrow | A ray of hope in a ravaged flower bed: the revival of a trot singer |
| 87 | I Loved You Like a MovieBEN |  play_arrow | BEN's classic that depicts the transience and beauty of love |
| 88 | PromiseChoi Yu Ree |  play_arrow | A pure love song that resonates in Choi Yuri’s heart |
| 89 | Don’t Say Good ByeDavichi |  play_arrow | Davichi’s emotional ballad song from 2011 |
| 90 | FloweringLucy |  play_arrow | Lucy’s heartwarming song that depicts the arrival of spring |
| 91 | Where Are We NowMAMAMOO |  play_arrow | The appeal of MAMAMOO and the lyrics and videos of their representative songs |
| 92 | 봄눈 (Spring Snow)박지윤 (Park Ji Yoon) |  play_arrow | Park Ji-yoon’s heartwarming love song |
| 93 | Midnight Walk (밤 산책)IU |  play_arrow | A drama OST where IU’s delicate vocals seep into the stillness of the night |
| 94 | YOU KNOW ME BETTERkei |  play_arrow | After Lovelyz disbanded, Kei has been active as a singer and musical actress. |
| 95 | KazeYounha |  play_arrow | Younha’s classic ballad “Kaze” soothes the heart. |
| 96 | notice of separationGyeongseo(경서)(GyeongseoYeji(경서예지)) |  play_arrow | A bittersweet breakup ballad with an emotionally rich vocal performance |
| 97 | Like A DreamMINNIE |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that sings of memories of romance |
| 98 | As time goes byPark Boram |  play_arrow | Park Boram’s heartbreaking classic ballad |
| 99 | Bye bye my blueYerin Baek |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad whose gentle melody resonates in the heart |
| 100 | When This Rain StopsWENDY |  play_arrow | WENDY passionately performs a solo song that showcases her vocal prowess! |