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 |
| 1 | eternally(영원히)Son Shigyon (seong sigyeong) |  play_arrow | Sung Si-kyung’s Happy Korean Ballad |
| 2 | HUGSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | A gentle ballad by SEVENTEEN’s vocal team |
| 3 | Even for a momentSon Shigyon, Naul |  play_arrow | Ballad song co-starring Sung Si-kyung and Naul |
| 4 | Sudden ShowerEclipse |  play_arrow | Introduction to ECLIPSE's romantic ballad songs |
| 5 | 한 남자Kimu Jongukku |  play_arrow | Kim Jong-kook’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 6 | If You Ask Me What Love IsRoy Kim |  play_arrow | An autumn ballad depicting Roy Kim's love |
| 7 | emptyPaul Kim |  play_arrow | Soothe your loneliness with ballads by Paul Kim |
| 8 | 보고싶다Kimu Bomusu (gimbeomsu) |  play_arrow | A sad love that doesn't work out even though there's love |
| 9 | Heavenly fateLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | Chansop gently expresses the pain of parting |
| 10 | StarOnestar |  play_arrow | OST song from the drama starring EXO’s Sehun and others |
| 11 | Spring Snow10cm |  play_arrow | A wistful song that depicts 10CM's springtime crush |
| 12 | Don`t love me(사랑하지 말아요) (Prod. ROCOBERRY(로코베리))I Sokuhun (I Seokhun) |  play_arrow | Lee Seok Hoon’s heart-wrenching ballad |
| 13 | Way HomeKim Soo Hyun |  play_arrow | The Queen of Tears OST: a moving ballad of heartbreak and hope |
| 14 | 사랑은 늘 도망가Imu Yon’un |  play_arrow | Lim Young-woong’s drama OST is a big hit |
| 15 | Rhapsody of SadnessLim Jae Hyun |  play_arrow | Im Jae-hyun Heartbreak Ballad |
| 16 | Only HumanK |  play_arrow | The grand ballad theme song of 1 Litre of Tears |
| 17 | I Miss You So MuchHwang Karam (황가람) |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad sung by Huh Yunjin |
| 18 | Go for a Walk(산책)Sung Si Kyung(성시경) |  play_arrow | Ballad remake song by a singer |
| 19 | 헤어지자 말해요(Let’s Say Goodbye)박재정 |  play_arrow | Park Jae-jung sings of the sorrow of a broken heart |
| 20 | 좋니yun jonshin |  play_arrow | Yoon Jong-shin’s signature heartbreak ballad |
| 21 | Flower in the DesertWoody |  play_arrow | Woody has a huge breakout as a solo act. |
| 22 | No Words Can SayRoy Kim |  play_arrow | A grown-up love song that resonates on a quiet night |
| 23 | 365 DaysLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by BTOB’s Lee Changsub |
| 24 | The Way To Say GoodbyeOnestar |  play_arrow | The anguish and apologetic feelings of a man who chose to part ways |
| 25 | GoodbyePaku Hyoshin (Pak Hyoshin) |  play_arrow | Park Hyo-shin sings about the pain of breakup |
| 26 | If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O. |  play_arrow | Moved by the collaboration on the famous ballad “Addiction.” |
| 27 | Still With You정국 (Jung Kook) |  play_arrow | Jungkook’s wistful ballad |
| 28 | ButterflyBTS |  play_arrow | Introduction to BTS's romantic ballad songs |
| 29 | Every Moment Of YouSon Shigyon(SUNG SI KYUNG) |  | Sung Si-kyung’s representative romantic ballad |
| 30 | Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Monday Kiz and Lee Yi-kyung |
| 31 | Don’t Forget(잊어버리지마) (Feat. Taeyeon(태연))Crush |  play_arrow | A song about the anxiety of a crash breakup |
| 32 | From the beginning until nowRyu |  play_arrow | A breakup song that was the theme of Winter Sonata |
| 33 | Expiration dateSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | SEVENTEEN’s Japanese single is a TV drama theme song |
| 34 | 심DK (디셈버) |  play_arrow | DK remakes Yan’s song |
| 35 | Thorn Tree (가시나무)Cho Sonmo (josengumo) |  play_arrow | A song where a lover becomes an emotional support |
| 36 | 편지 (The Letter)Kimu Gwanjin |  play_arrow | Introduction to Kim Kwang-jin’s ballad songs |
| 37 | 응급실IZI |  play_arrow | Rom-com drama OST with a classic novel motif |
| 38 | FOREVERD.O |  play_arrow | D.O.’s ballad song, drama OST |
| 39 | The WinterHYB(허용별) (허각, 신용재, 임한별) |  play_arrow | HYB's warm winter melody |
| 40 | I WillHa Dong Qn |  play_arrow | Ha Dong Kyun to remake a nostalgic song |
| 41 | Let you go(이별은 늘 그렇게) (Duet. Jeong Eun Ji(정은지))Ho Gaku (heogak) |  play_arrow | Huh Gak and Jung Eun-ji’s heartbreak collaboration song |
| 42 | In My DreamSUPER JUNIOR |  play_arrow | SUPER JUNIOR’s heartbreak ballad song |
| 43 | PleasePark won |  play_arrow | Park Won Ai: Songs of Love and Parting |
| 44 | Endless EndingBEAST (HIGHLIGHT) |  play_arrow | HIGHLIGHT releases an emotional ballad |
| 45 | My DestinySEUNGMIN |  play_arrow | Seungmin’s drama OST love song |
| 46 | Goodbye NowTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | Korean ballad. Expressing the hope of parting and reunion. |
| 47 | Don`t you know(PROD.ROCOBERRY)ZO ZAZZ |  play_arrow | Korean rookie draws attention with new ballad song |
| 48 | If you change your mind2AM |  play_arrow | A wistful love ballad at 2 a.m. |
| 49 | CirclesASTRO |  play_arrow | ASTRO Theme Song of Love and the Cycle of Time |
| 50 | HelloBAEKHYUN |  play_arrow | Baekhyun’s heartbreaking love song from a drama OST |
| 51 | PhotographCHEN |  play_arrow | Chen’s autumn ballad song “Photograph” |
| 52 | 모든 날, 모든 순간 (Every Day, Every Moment)폴킴 |  play_arrow | Paul Kim's signature song Love Song |
| 53 | WindFTISLAND |  play_arrow | FTISLAND’s ballad: the heartache of parting and the resolve to move forward |
| 54 | LingeringRYEOWOOK |  play_arrow | Ryeowook’s winter ballad, a love colored by piano |
| 55 | ReturnI Sun-gi (I Seunggi) |  play_arrow | Lee Seung-gi’s heartrending breakup song |
| 56 | La Mar임현식 |  play_arrow | Im Hyunsik's deep-sea-themed rock ballad |
| 57 | 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 |
| 58 | GOGAEWONWOO |  play_arrow | WONWOO’s first solo song, a song of gratitude and encouragement |
| 59 | 물론Huh Gak |  play_arrow | Hogaku remakes a classic song, a gentle ballad |
| 60 | Farewell Once AgainLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the pain of lost love |
| 61 | It‘s Still BeautifulBEAST (HIGHLIGHT) |  play_arrow | A piano ballad that quietly affirms memories with a former lover |
| 62 | If I Love AgainHan Dong Geun |  play_arrow | Han Dong Geun new song release |
| 63 | Snowfall at NightD.O |  play_arrow | Dio’s Winter Ballad: Nostalgic Memories and the Joy of Reunion |
| 64 | PLAYLucy |  play_arrow | A band song for people tired of the commute between work and home |
| 65 | About all loveLee MinHyuk |  play_arrow | Minhyuk Lee’s Ballad of Love |
| 66 | 어디에도M.C The Max |  play_arrow | M.C THE MAX's heartbreak ballad |
| 67 | Somewhere in This UniverseSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan's new song, a drama OST, Searching for Love |
| 68 | Take It SlowTIOT |  play_arrow | TIOT’s healing ballad song |
| 69 | 소주 한 잔imu chanjon |  play_arrow | Im Chang-jung’s classic love ballad |
| 70 | 다시 사랑한다면 (니글니글 버터플라이)김필 |  play_arrow | A poignant love song sung by Kim Feel |
| 71 | It’s Love(사랑인걸)Huh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking K-pop breakup song that seeps into the soul |
| 72 | Smile Good ByeJUNGWOO |  play_arrow | Jungwoo provides a touching ballad for the panda movie |
| 73 | You Are My SpringHWANG CHI YEUL(황치열) |  play_arrow | A soothing piano ballad |
| 74 | Get Ready To Leave (feat. Onestar(임한별))Huh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | A breakup collaboration song by a Korean ballad singer |
| 75 | I will come to youJIN |  play_arrow | Jin’s first solo, a ballad about parting and reunion |
| 76 | I Can’t ForgetKIM JAE JOONG |  play_arrow | Expressing feelings of love in Kim Jaejoong’s new song |
| 77 | HERO (From the Film ″Firefighters″)Park Hyo Shin |  play_arrow | Park Hyo-shin new movie theme song |
| 78 | Whenever, WhereverRoy Kim |  play_arrow | Roy Kim's love ballad song |
| 79 | Miss You방예담(BANG YEDAM) |  play_arrow | Bang Yedam’s piano ballad breakup song |
| 80 | 향기이석훈(LEESEOKHOON) |  play_arrow | SG WANNABE’s Lee Seok Hoon’s heartbreak ballad |
| 81 | Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)40 |  play_arrow | A gentle song by a Korean singer that portrays the feelings of springtime love |
| 82 | EternityDK(DECEMBER) |  play_arrow | Decay’s March 2024 release, a ballad that consoles the pain of heartbreak |
| 83 | The Wind Is BlowingKim Sung Kyu |  play_arrow | Kim Sung-kyu's love ballad |
| 84 | 괜찮아 (It’s okay)Jejun (KIM JAE JOONG) |  play_arrow | Jaejoong lifts spirits with the OST from his starring drama |
| 85 | Pray임한별, 에스페로 |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Im Han-byul and Espero |
| 86 | LongingJung Seung Hwan |  play_arrow | Chung Seung-hwan’s love song released in July 2023 |
| 87 | For your futureCHANSUNG(2PM) |  play_arrow | Chansung’s new song expresses a desire to restore a lost relationship. |
| 88 | I Remember (yours)Paul Kim |  play_arrow | Paul Kim’s poignant new song strikes a chord |
| 89 | DEARESTTōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by Tohoshinki |
| 90 | Bashfulness(부끄럼)MeloMance |  play_arrow | A sweet and heartrending song that portrays MeloMance’s innocent first love |
| 91 | It Was LoveOnestar(임한별) |  play_arrow | Onestar’s heartbreak ballad |
| 92 | The Little PrinceSEO EUNKWANG |  play_arrow | Seungkwan’s “The Little Prince” cover song |
| 93 | DandelionSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan 2024 Solo Single |
| 94 | Lonely Stars (Korean Ver.)SEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan’s song of loneliness and bonds |
| 95 | Dear.THE BOYZ |  play_arrow | THE BOYZ winter ballad song |
| 96 | Our SeasonXIA |  play_arrow | XIA's new song: a ballad of hope and a new beginning |
| 97 | farewellD.K. |  play_arrow | New Korean ballad: breakup and new beginnings |
| 98 | BLOSSOMENHYPEN |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of a bond with the engine |
| 99 | Don’t be the love that goes byMonday Kiz |  play_arrow | Monday Kiz's new ballad song |
| 100 | Still YoursParc Jae Jung |  play_arrow | Park Jae-jung’s pre-military-service love ballad |
| 101 | To HeavenHuh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | Release of Huh Gak’s classic hit remake |
| 102 | More than EverythingYANG YOSEOP (Yan Yosopu) |  play_arrow | A ballad singing of Yang Yoseop’s love |
| 103 | I Think I DidYoo Hwe Seung |  play_arrow | Yoo Hwe-seung’s heart-wrenching ballad |
| 104 | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A poignant love ballad by Tohoshinki |
| 105 | 너만 괜찮다면남우현(Nam Woo Hyun) |  play_arrow | Nam Woohyun’s heartbreak song |
| 106 | HARU HARU(하루하루)BIGBANG |  play_arrow | A famous ballad themed around Big Bang’s farewell |
| 107 | Bad HabitsSHAUN |  play_arrow | Shawn’s solo track, a bad habit of not moving on from a breakup |
| 108 | 기다리다열혈남아(타지혁) |  play_arrow | A ballad song by a member of Yoryolnama |