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 (91–100)
It’s Love(사랑인걸)Huh Gak(허각)
A master of tear-jerking ballads, South Korean singer Huh Gak spins a heartrending breakup song.
Released in July 2024, it voices feelings for someone that won’t fade even as the days pass.
It captures relatable emotions—the way words of love can trigger pain and the longing to hold someone again.
With a runtime exceeding eight minutes, the track’s structure highlights its deep emotional expression.
True to Huh Gak’s reputation for acclaimed drama OSTs, this work seeps into the heart alongside its visuals.
It’s a song that will quietly stay by your side on nights when you want to soothe the ache of heartbreak.
Bashfulness(부끄럼)MeloMance
A sweet, bittersweet song by the indie-folk duo MeloMance.
It portrays the fresh feelings of first love—how you get shy and can’t speak well in front of someone you like.
Kim Min-seok’s emotive vocals and Jeong Dong-hwan’s delicate piano beautifully express the tender, bashful longing.
Included on the compilation album ‘bright #4’ in October 2015, the track also carries a refreshing vibe that evokes the arrival of spring.
It’s a song packed with the charm of MeloMance, a group highly popular on Korean music charts, wrapping listeners in a warmth that gently accompanies those in love.
It Was LoveOnestar(임한별)
This is a track released in May 2024 by Onestar, the singer-songwriter Lim Han-byul from South Korea.
Formerly active as a member of A’ST1 and Monday Kiz, he is now pursuing a solo career.
It’s a moving ballad of over seven minutes that portrays the regret of a heartbreaking breakup.
With his delicate vocals, you can feel the protagonist’s realization that he was truly in love.
As expected from an artist renowned for drama OSTs, it’s a song that resonates deeply.
I highly recommend it to anyone who has experienced both the joy and sorrow of love.
DandelionSEUNGKWAN
A solo single released by Seungkwan in February 2024.
Known as the main vocalist of the popular Korean boy group SEVENTEEN, he delivers an R&B-style ballad woven with piano and strings.
The theme centers on the hope and strength embodied by dandelion seeds, conveying a message of looking forward despite carrying past pain.
The piece was also created as an homage to the late Moonbin of ASTRO.
Seungkwan’s emotive vocals gently embrace the heart like a soft spring breeze.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone dear to you.
Our SeasonXIA
A ballad released in June 2024 by XIA (Junsu), an artist from South Korea.
It celebrates overcoming past hardships and marking a new beginning, offering a gentle push forward to those who listen.
The phrase “After a long night, I’ve finally made it here” is filled with the joy of hard-won effort bearing fruit.
XIA’s emotionally rich vocals blend beautifully with the cinematic sound, resonating deeply.
It’s a perfect song for life’s turning points or when taking a new step.
Be sure to listen and feel the hope for the future.
HARU HARU(하루하루)BIGBANG
When it comes to Big Bang ballads, many people would probably name this song.
Cheers to the talent and sensibility of G-Dragon, a.k.a.
Jiyong, who created this timeless ballad that will never fade (lol).
The song expresses feelings toward someone after a breakup.
People often think, “If we break up, I won’t be able to live on my own,” and they grow sad as they dwell on happy memories.
But before you know it, you get used to being alone, and the memories begin to fade.
You might still wish to meet again, yet time passes in which you come to understand why you broke up, so to speak.
It’s a heartrending, relatable song.
BLOSSOMENHYPEN
“BLOSSOM” is both a love song that vows eternal love and a song about the bond with ENGENE.
It’s the first ballad among their Japanese-language tracks, included on their third Japanese single, “YOU -結-.” The tempo and lyrics, which feel like a gentle push on your back, are truly moving.
The message that even the time apart can deepen precious feelings, as well as the phrases expressing “ties and fate” that connect with the group’s name, are especially touching.
Along with the future they will continue to walk together, ENHYPEN’s beautiful vocals will resonate deeply in your heart.
