K-pop that touches the heart: masterful ballads by Korean male artists
What kind of songs move you?
When you hear a male vocalist who effortlessly moves from deep lows to falsetto, with a voice that wraps around you, it brings a soothing sense of comfort that sinks right in.
Many Korean singers, in particular, have a passionate, emotionally rich style that truly grips the heart.
Among them, we’ve carefully selected standout ballads by male vocalists!
From intimate songs that feel close to everyday life to ballads with a grand, expansive scale—you’re sure to be deeply moved, to the point of holding back tears!
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K-POP That Touches the Heart: Masterful Ballads by Korean Male Artists (51–60)
GOGAEWONWOO
It’s a heartwarming song that arrived like a birthday present to Wonwoo himself.
This is the first solo single from Wonwoo of the popular group SEVENTEEN’s Hip-Hop Team.
Unlike his usual powerful rap style, it’s a beautiful ballad centered on piano and strings.
The lyrics compare the challenges we face in life to “small mountain passes” and sing, “Let’s overcome them together,” serving as a message of gratitude and encouragement to fans.
Released in July 2025, the track radiates Wonwoo’s gentle personality and warms the heart as you listen.
It might give you strength when you’re striving toward something or need a quiet push on your back.
HelloBAEKHYUN
This song was featured on Part 1 of the OST for the medical romance drama “Dr.
Romantic 3.” It was released by Baekhyun of EXO, who is also active as a solo artist.
With its mellow melody and lyrics that feel like an intimate confession, it carries a gently bittersweet yet warm atmosphere.
When you watch the music video, which includes scenes from the drama, you’re enveloped in a sweet, tingling feeling that makes you long for those small, tender moments.
Be sure to listen closely and savor Baekhyun’s luscious vocals.
PhotographCHEN
Chen, who serves as the main vocalist of EXO and is also active as a solo artist.
This is a ballad included on his third mini-album, Last Scene, released in 2022.
As the title Photograph suggests, the song evokes autumn scenes and seeps into hearts worn down by life.
It might even overlap with the love a parent feels for a child.
Perfect for the sentimental autumn season, it brings tears together with Chen’s warm, embracing vocals.
The lyrics are filled with gentle words, so give it a listen whenever you feel stuck.
In My DreamSUPER JUNIOR
SUPER JUNIOR, a group whose members have each long led the Korean entertainment scene as individuals as well, released this song on their 4th album, BONAMANA, in 2010.
It’s a ballad that chronicles the feelings after a breakup.
The narrator dreams of peacefully drifting into sleep and spending happy moments there, only to wake and find their lover no longer by their side—overflowing with that kind of poignant sorrow.
The wish to simply fall into an eternal sleep seeps into the hollow left in the heart by lost love.
Their vocal performances, too, draw you in and make you empathize, as if being gently wrapped in the emotion.
PleasePark won
Park Won’s music, with its sweet and aching vocals, sinks deep into the heart.
Released in July 2024, this song delicately portrays the pain of love and parting.
Its melody, woven with tenderness and poignancy, is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.
Showcasing Park Won’s talent and sensitivity, this piece is perfect for anyone experiencing the struggles and conflicts of romance.