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: Masterpiece Ballads by Korean Male Artists (101–110)
Bad HabitsSHAUN
This is a solo song by Sean, a member of the band THE KOXX.
It’s a track with a sparkling pop sensibility that you’ll want to listen to over and over.
The Korean title 습관 simply means “Habit,” but I think the English title “Bad Habits” represents the song better.
It’s about a man who, even after breaking up with his girlfriend, still can’t move time forward from that moment.
Being stuck in the past and unable to move on is, after all, a bad habit.
기다리다열혈남아(타지혁)
With their group name written in kanji as “Hot-Blooded Young Men,” Yoryeolnama is an idol group that debuted in 2017 with a strong hip-hop flavor.
In 2018, members Taro, Kyuhyuk, and Jisang released this ballad as Tajihyuk.
It’s a song that brings to mind the phrase “a man in tears.” You can picture the back of a man enduring the pain as he remembers his ex-girlfriend.
In conclusion
Looking at it this way, I realized there are many kinds of ballads: not only gentle, mellow ones, but also songs with a bright atmosphere that somehow still quietly resonate in the heart.
They’re full of the appeal of expressive male vocalists whose emotions come through clearly even if you don’t understand the words.
I’d be so happy if you find a ballad that speaks to your heart.