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!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | eternally(영원히)Son Shigyon (seong sigyeong) |  play_arrow | In the category of tear-jerking songs, this is one we must not forget... |
| 2east | HUGSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | A veeeery… by SEVENTEEN’s vocal team |
| 3east | Sudden ShowerEclipse |  play_arrow | The sweet ... that graces the OST of “Carry Sunjae and Run” |
| 4east | 한 남자Kimu Jongukku |  play_arrow | Kim Jong-kook’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 5east | Even for a momentSon Shigyon, Naul |  play_arrow | Ballad song co-starring Sung Si-kyung and Naul |
| 6east | emptyPaul Kim |  play_arrow | Doesn't everyone feel lonely at times… |
| 7east | Heavenly fateLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | BTOB’s Lee Changsub in South Korea we… |
| 8east | 보고싶다Kimu Bomusu (gimbeomsu) |  play_arrow | From the OST of the drama ‘Stairway to Heaven’… |
| 9east | If You Ask Me What Love IsRoy Kim |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter known for an emotionally rich singing voice… |
| 10east | Don`t love me(사랑하지 말아요) (Prod. ROCOBERRY(로코베리))I Sokuhun (I Seokhun) |  play_arrow | This Lee Seok-hoon, with emotions and power exploding... |
| 11east | Spring Snow10cm |  play_arrow | The cut of South Korea’s popular pop artist 10CM… |
| 12east | Way HomeKim Soo Hyun |  play_arrow | A moving love ballad that resonates with the heart... |
| 13east | StarOnestar |  play_arrow | OST song from the drama starring EXO’s Sehun and others |
| 14east | 사랑은 늘 도망가Imu Yon’un |  play_arrow | Lim Young-woong’s drama OST is a big hit |
| 15east | Rhapsody of SadnessLim Jae Hyun |  play_arrow | Speaking of heartrending ballads, a Korean male singer’s… |
| 16east | I Miss You So MuchHwang Karam (황가람) |  play_arrow | Korean solo artist Hwang Garam sa… |
| 17east | 좋니yun jonshin |  play_arrow | Yoon, who is also active as a producer, … |
| 18east | 헤어지자 말해요(Let’s Say Goodbye)박재정 |  play_arrow | Also known as a member of MSG Wannabe… |
| 19east | Go for a Walk(산책)Sung Si Kyung(성시경) |  play_arrow | Ballad remake song by a singer |
| 20east | Flower in the DesertWoody |  play_arrow | In 2011, a boys idol group, N… |
| 21east | No Words Can SayRoy Kim |  play_arrow | A grown-up love song that resonates on a quiet night |
| 22east | 365 DaysLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by BTOB’s Lee Changsub |
| 23east | If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O. |  play_arrow | Moved by the collaboration on the famous ballad “Addiction.” |
| 24east | ButterflyBTS |  play_arrow | BTS has a strong hip-hop vibe, but they’re beautiful… |
| 25east | Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Monday Kiz and Lee Yi-kyung |
| 26east | GoodbyePaku Hyoshin (Pak Hyoshin) |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Park Hyo-shin sa… |
| 27east | The Way To Say GoodbyeOnestar |  play_arrow | If the title of this song is translated into Japanese, it becomes “Going to a Farewell…” |
| 28east | Still With You정국 (Jung Kook) |  play_arrow | A seven-member boy group that boasts high popularity even in Japan… |
| 29east | From the beginning until nowRyu |  play_arrow | Huh? I feel like I’ve heard this song somewhere before… |
| 30east | Every Moment Of YouSon Shigyon(SUNG SI KYUNG) |  | Sung Si-kyung’s representative romantic ballad |
| 31east | 심DK (디셈버) |  play_arrow | Announced on February 19, 2023, within South Korea… |
| 32east | It‘s Still BeautifulBEAST (HIGHLIGHT) |  play_arrow | A profound ... that marked a new beginning for the group |
| 33east | I WillHa Dong Qn |  play_arrow | With a catchy melody and lyrics that touch the heart, Korea… |
| 34east | FOREVERD.O |  play_arrow | D.O.’s ballad song, drama OST |
| 35east | WindFTISLAND |  play_arrow | It starts with a melancholic piano and gradually the band... |
| 36east | 편지 (The Letter)Kimu Gwanjin |  play_arrow | Introduction to Kim Kwang-jin’s ballad songs |
| 37east | Expiration dateSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | SEVENTEEN, the popular group’s fourth Japanese ... |
| 38east | Thorn Tree (가시나무)Cho Sonmo (josengumo) |  play_arrow | Cho Sung-mo, who sings this song, once in South Korea… |
| 39east | 모든 날, 모든 순간 (Every Day, Every Moment)폴킴 |  play_arrow | Paul Kim's signature song Love Song |
| 40east | If you change your mind2AM |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-wrenching love ballad arrives from Korea... |
| 41east | The WinterHYB(허용별) (허각, 신용재, 임한별) |  play_arrow | A new Korean unit that gently depicts winter scenes, … |
| 42east | Don’t Forget(잊어버리지마) (Feat. Taeyeon(태연))Crush |  play_arrow | When it comes to Korean R&B, it has to be this person—Crush... |
| 43east | Endless EndingBEAST (HIGHLIGHT) |  play_arrow | HIGHLIGHT releases an emotional ballad |
| 44east | 응급실IZI |  play_arrow | Rom-com drama OST with a classic novel motif |
| 45east | My DestinySEUNGMIN |  play_arrow | It begins with a dreamlike piano resonance, and the strin… |
| 46east | La Mar임현식 |  play_arrow | Hyunsik Im from South Korea in 2024… |
| 47east | Farewell Once AgainLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the pain of lost love |
| 48east | Goodbye NowTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | Korean ballad. Expressing the hope of parting and reunion. |
| 49east | Don`t you know(PROD.ROCOBERRY)ZO ZAZZ |  play_arrow | Korean rookie draws attention with new ballad song |
| 50east | CirclesASTRO |  play_arrow | A piece themed around the eternal continuation of love and the cycle of time, … |
| 51east | GOGAEWONWOO |  play_arrow | WONWOO’s first solo song, a song of gratitude and encouragement |
| 52east | HelloBAEKHYUN |  play_arrow | Medical romance drama “Romantic Doctor K… |
| 53east | PhotographCHEN |  play_arrow | Serving as the main vocalist in EXO and as a solo ar… |
| 54east | In My DreamSUPER JUNIOR |  play_arrow | SUPER JUNIOR’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 55east | PleasePark won |  play_arrow | Park Wo… whose sweet, heartrending singing voice permeates the heart |
| 56east | LingeringRYEOWOOK |  play_arrow | A winter ballad where poignancy and warmth seep into the heart... |
| 57east | ReturnI Sun-gi (I Seunggi) |  play_arrow | A multi-… as a singer, actor, and variety show talent |
| 58east | Let you go(이별은 늘 그렇게) (Duet. Jeong Eun Ji(정은지))Ho Gaku (heogak) |  play_arrow | Ho Ga, who has collaborated many times before... |
| 59east | 물론Huh Gak |  play_arrow | The South Korean artist, supported for their sensibility-rich vocals… |
| 60east | For your futureCHANSUNG(2PM) |  play_arrow | Chansung’s new song expresses a desire to restore a lost relationship. |
| 61east | Whenever, WhereverRoy Kim |  play_arrow | Roy Kim's love ballad song |
| 62east | all of my lifePARK WON(박원) |  play_arrow | A sad song about a man who loses his reason to live after breaking up with his lover |
| 63east | Still YoursParc Jae Jung |  play_arrow | Park Jae-jung’s pre-military-service love ballad |
| 64east | To HeavenHuh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | A Korean artist who has won support for their expressively sensitive vocals… |
| 65east | 너만 괜찮다면남우현(Nam Woo Hyun) |  play_arrow | Nam Woohyun, a member of INFINITE… |
| 66east | You Are My SpringHWANG CHI YEUL(황치열) |  play_arrow | A soothing piano ballad |
| 67east | If I Love AgainHan Dong Geun |  play_arrow | Han Dong Geun new song release |
| 68east | 어디에도M.C The Max |  play_arrow | Initially, under the production of Mr. YOSHIKI… |
| 69east | I Remember (yours)Paul Kim |  play_arrow | Gently wrapped in a moist, tender melody... |
| 70east | The Wind Is BlowingKim Sung Kyu |  play_arrow | Mr. Kim Sung-kyu from South Korea, in 2024… |
| 71east | It Was LoveOnestar(임한별) |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from South Korea, Lim … |
| 72east | Bad HabitsSHAUN |  play_arrow | Show, a member of the band THE KOXX… |
| 73east | Get Ready To Leave (feat. Onestar(임한별))Huh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | South Korea’s accomplished ballad singer, Huh Gak, and… |
| 74east | Don’t be the love that goes byMonday Kiz |  play_arrow | Monday Kiz's new ballad song |
| 75east | Snowfall at NightD.O |  play_arrow | Dio’s Winter Ballad: Nostalgic Memories and the Joy of Reunion |
| 76east | I will come to youJIN |  play_arrow | Jin’s first solo, a ballad about parting and reunion |
| 77east | I Can’t ForgetKIM JAE JOONG |  play_arrow | The multi-talented artist, Kim Jaejoong... |
| 78east | PLAYLucy |  play_arrow | A band song for people tired of the commute between work and home |
| 79east | About all loveLee MinHyuk |  play_arrow | Lee Min-hyuk, who is active as a singer and actor, sa… |
| 80east | HERO (From the Film ″Firefighters″)Park Hyo Shin |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad by Park Hyo-shin.… |
| 81east | Somewhere in This UniverseSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan, who has delivered numerous unique songs… |
| 82east | Take It SlowTIOT |  play_arrow | TIOT’s healing ballad song |
| 83east | 소주 한 잔imu chanjon |  play_arrow | Im Chang-jung’s classic love ballad |
| 84east | DEARESTTōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by Tohoshinki |
| 85east | 다시 사랑한다면 (니글니글 버터플라이)김필 |  play_arrow | A poignant love song sung by Kim Feel |
| 86east | Miss You방예담(BANG YEDAM) |  play_arrow | Bang Yedam’s piano ballad breakup song |
| 87east | 향기이석훈(LEESEOKHOON) |  play_arrow | Included on the 4th mini-album “Untitled”… |
| 88east | Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)40 |  play_arrow | A warm melody that evokes the breath of spring, and… |
| 89east | EternityDK(DECEMBER) |  play_arrow | Dike, a singer-songwriter from South Korea… |
| 90east | It’s Love(사랑인걸)Huh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | A master of tear-jerking ballads, originally from South Korea… |
| 91east | Smile Good ByeJUNGWOO |  play_arrow | Jungwoo, who is active as a member of NCT, is… |
| 92east | Bashfulness(부끄럼)MeloMance |  play_arrow | Indie folk duo, Melomance’s... |
| 93east | The Little PrinceSEO EUNKWANG |  play_arrow | Leader of the popular Korean group BTOB and me… |
| 94east | DandelionSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan, who was released in February 2024… |
| 95east | Lonely Stars (Korean Ver.)SEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Korean popular idol group SEVENTE… |
| 96east | Dear.THE BOYZ |  play_arrow | In December 2023, to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the debut... |
| 97east | Our SeasonXIA |  play_arrow | Mr. Junsu, also known as XIA, who is from South Korea, ... |
| 98east | farewellD.K. |  play_arrow | Carry a warm feeling on a heartrending ballad melody… |
| 99east | BLOSSOMENHYPEN |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of a bond with the engine |
| 100east | More than EverythingYANG YOSEOP (Yan Yosopu) |  play_arrow | The mem… of Highlight, a popular South Korean group |
| 101east | I Think I DidYoo Hwe Seung |  play_arrow | The heartrending sounds woven by Hyesung Yoo from South Korea… |
| 102east | 괜찮아 (It’s okay)Jejun (KIM JAE JOONG) |  play_arrow | Jaejoong, a multi-talented entertainer from South Korea… |
| 103east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | This song, which could be called one of TVXQ's signature tracks, is heartbreakingly sorrowful… |
| 104east | Pray임한별, 에스페로 |  play_arrow | In a medium-tempo ballad that pours out earnest feelings… |
| 105east | LongingJung Seung Hwan |  play_arrow | Chung Seung-hwan’s love song released in July 2023 |
| 106east | HARU HARU(하루하루)BIGBANG |  play_arrow | When it comes to BIGBANG ballads, this is the song that comes to mind… |
| 107east | 기다리다열혈남아(타지혁) |  play_arrow | If you write the group’s name in kanji, it becomes the name “熱血男児”... |