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
| K-pop that touches the heart: masterful ballads by Korean male artists | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | eternally(영원히)Son Shigyon (seong sigyeong) |  play_arrow | A tear-jerking song—moved by Sung Si-kyung’s singing. |
| 2east | HUGSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | SEVENTEEN’s gentle ballad heals the heart. |
| 3east | 한 남자Kimu Jongukku |  play_arrow | Kim Jong-kook’s heartbreaking love song |
| 4east | Sudden ShowerEclipse |  play_arrow | Drama OST, a poignant and moving love song |
| 5east | Heavenly fateLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | Lee Chang-sub’s webtoon theme song |
| 6east | If You Ask Me What Love IsRoy Kim |  play_arrow | A lyrical ballad by Roy Kim that sings of the essence of love. |
| 7east | 보고싶다Kimu Bomusu (gimbeomsu) |  play_arrow | The pain of parting, yet still the longing to see you |
| 8east | emptyPaul Kim |  play_arrow | Paul Kim's songs that heal loneliness |
| 9east | Don`t love me(사랑하지 말아요) (Prod. ROCOBERRY(로코베리))I Sokuhun (I Seokhun) |  play_arrow | The moving charm of Professor Lee Seok-hun |
| 10east | Even for a momentSon Shigyon, Naul |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad that sings of the pain of love. |
| 11east | Spring Snow10cm |  play_arrow | A poignant love story like the snows of spring. |
| 12east | StarOnestar |  play_arrow | Moving, heart-stirring songs from drama OSTs by EXO and others |
| 13east | Way HomeKim Soo Hyun |  play_arrow | Drama OST: Melodies of Heartbreaking Love and Hope |
| 14east | 사랑은 늘 도망가Imu Yon’un |  play_arrow | Lim Young-woong’s OST song gently expresses the emotions of love. |
| 15east | Rhapsody of SadnessLim Jae Hyun |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the growth that follows |
| 16east | 365 DaysLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by BTOB’s Lee Changsub |
| 17east | I Miss You So MuchHwang Karam (황가람) |  play_arrow | Singing of the pain of heartbreak and the wish to meet again |
| 18east | Go for a Walk(산책)Sung Si Kyung(성시경) |  play_arrow | A singer who enjoys even more overwhelming support with ballads… |
| 19east | 좋니yun jonshin |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad that sings of heartbreak's pain and lingering feelings |
| 20east | 헤어지자 말해요(Let’s Say Goodbye)박재정 |  play_arrow | Park Jae-jung’s breakup song captivates with his vocal prowess. |
| 21east | Flower in the DesertWoody |  play_arrow | N-Trainy singer, the charm of pop ballads |
| 22east | If It Were MeNa Yoon Kwon & D.O. |  play_arrow | Moved by the collaboration on the famous ballad “Addiction.” |
| 23east | No Words Can SayRoy Kim |  play_arrow | A grown-up love song that resonates on a quiet night |
| 24east | Destiny (2025)Monday Kiz, Lee Yi Kyung |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by Monday Kiz and Lee Yi-kyung |
| 25east | GoodbyePaku Hyoshin (Pak Hyoshin) |  play_arrow | Park Hyo-shin’s soul-stirring vocals |
| 26east | ButterflyBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s romantic song that captivates with beautiful vocals |
| 27east | The Way To Say GoodbyeOnestar |  play_arrow | The sad feelings and anguish of a man who chooses to part ways |
| 28east | Still With You정국 (Jung Kook) |  play_arrow | BTS Jungkook’s nostalgic vocals |
| 29east | Farewell Once AgainLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the pain of lost love |
| 30east | It‘s Still BeautifulBEAST (HIGHLIGHT) |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad that portrays farewell and a new beginning |
| 31east | Every Moment Of YouSon Shigyon(SUNG SI KYUNG) |  | In the OST of the Korean drama “My Love from the Star”… |
| 32east | From the beginning until nowRyu |  play_arrow | A poignant classic from Winter Sonata, a song of heartbreak |
| 33north_east | Expiration dateSEVENTEEN |  play_arrow | SEVENTEEN’s 4th Japanese single, J-POP theme song |
| 34north_east | 편지 (The Letter)Kimu Gwanjin |  play_arrow | A Song That Resonates in Kim Kwang-jin’s Heart |
| 35south_east | FOREVERD.O |  play_arrow | Express emotion through a heartwarming ballad |
| 36east | GOGAEWONWOO |  play_arrow | WONWOO’s first solo song, a song of gratitude and encouragement |
| 37east | Endless EndingBEAST (HIGHLIGHT) |  play_arrow | A moving BEAST ballad after nine years, resonating in the heart |
| 38east | 응급실IZI |  play_arrow | A classic of youth, a famous ballad that portrays romantic feelings |
| 39east | I WillHa Dong Qn |  play_arrow | A moving remake song that sings of lost love |
| 40east | 심DK (디셈버) |  play_arrow | The Korean ballad song “Heart” is hugely popular. |
| 41east | Thorn Tree (가시나무)Cho Sonmo (josengumo) |  play_arrow | A love song from a nostalgic singer that resonates with the heart |
| 42east | CirclesASTRO |  play_arrow | ASTRO: A story of love and cycles for their 8th anniversary song |
| 43east | Goodbye NowTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | Singing of a bittersweet farewell and the hope of reunion |
| 44east | If you change your mind2AM |  play_arrow | A poignant love ballad, a moving 2AM masterpiece |
| 45east | The WinterHYB(허용별) (허각, 신용재, 임한별) |  play_arrow | A heartwarming HYB song depicting a winter scene |
| 46east | HelloBAEKHYUN |  play_arrow | Baekhyun’s medical drama OST, a wistfully sweet melody |
| 47east | 모든 날, 모든 순간 (Every Day, Every Moment)폴킴 |  play_arrow | “All Days, Every Moment” Love Song |
| 48east | WindFTISLAND |  play_arrow | A moving ballad about heartbreak and moving forward |
| 49east | ReturnI Sun-gi (I Seunggi) |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Lee Seung-gi that sings of the pain of parting |
| 50east | Let you go(이별은 늘 그렇게) (Duet. Jeong Eun Ji(정은지))Ho Gaku (heogak) |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking breakup song by Huh Gak and Jung Eun-ji |
| 51east | La Mar임현식 |  play_arrow | A hopeful rock ballad depicting the deep sea and inner conflict |
| 52east | Don’t Forget(잊어버리지마) (Feat. Taeyeon(태연))Crush |  play_arrow | Crush’s R&B and a moving song with Taeyeon |
| 53east | My DestinySEUNGMIN |  play_arrow | Seungmin’s gem-like love song |
| 54east | Don`t you know(PROD.ROCOBERRY)ZO ZAZZ |  play_arrow | An outlier that suddenly appeared in the Korean music scene… |
| 55east | PhotographCHEN |  play_arrow | Chen’s heartwarming autumn ballad “Photograph” |
| 56east | In My DreamSUPER JUNIOR |  play_arrow | A classic hit by SUPER JUNIOR that sings of the heartache of lost love |
| 57east | PleasePark won |  play_arrow | A song by Park Won that sings of love’s pain and seeps into the heart |
| 58east | LingeringRYEOWOOK |  play_arrow | Ryeowook’s wistful winter ballad |
| 59east | all of my lifePARK WON(박원) |  play_arrow | A sad song about the pain of breaking up with a lover |
| 60east | 물론Huh Gak |  play_arrow | Korean singer Huh Gak remakes KCM’s classic song |
| 61east | Get Ready To Leave (feat. Onestar(임한별))Huh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | Ho Gak and Lim Han-byul’s heartrending breakup song |
| 62east | I Can’t ForgetKIM JAE JOONG |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad song by Kim Jaejoong |
| 63east | For your futureCHANSUNG(2PM) |  play_arrow | Chansung's drama theme song sings of the sorrow of a broken heart. |
| 64east | If I Love AgainHan Dong Geun |  play_arrow | A popular ballad singer from an audition show |
| 65east | Miss You방예담(BANG YEDAM) |  play_arrow | Yedam’s heartbreak ballad resonates with the heart. |
| 66east | 향기이석훈(LEESEOKHOON) |  play_arrow | Singing of the scent of heartbreak and feelings that can’t be cut off |
| 67east | I will come to youJIN |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings heartfelt thoughts during military service |
| 68east | Somewhere in This UniverseSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan’s emotionally rich ballad |
| 69east | Whenever, WhereverRoy Kim |  play_arrow | A moving love ballad sung by Roy Kim… |
| 70east | Take It SlowTIOT |  play_arrow | TIOT’s soothing ballad, gently resonating with the heart |
| 71east | DEARESTTōhōshinki |  play_arrow | TVXQ's heartwarming ballad, a song of love |
| 72east | The Wind Is BlowingKim Sung Kyu |  play_arrow | Kim Sung-kyu’s heartbreaking love ballad |
| 73east | The Little PrinceSEO EUNKWANG |  play_arrow | A song of hope that faces adversity: Eunkwang’s heartwarming performance |
| 74east | Dear.THE BOYZ |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude, nestled together on a winter night |
| 75east | farewellD.K. |  play_arrow | A poignant Korean ballad, a song of parting and departure |
| 76east | You Are My SpringHWANG CHI YEUL(황치열) |  play_arrow | Hwan Chi-yeol’s soothing piano ballad |
| 77east | PLAYLucy |  play_arrow | A song to reclaim a sense of playfulness on weary days |
| 78east | About all loveLee MinHyuk |  play_arrow | Singer Lee Min-hyuk’s gentle ballad filled with love and gratitude |
| 79east | 어디에도M.C The Max |  play_arrow | A famous song by the Korean band M.C THE MAX involving YOSHIKI |
| 80east | HERO (From the Film ″Firefighters″)Park Hyo Shin |  play_arrow | Park Hyo-shin’s moving movie theme song |
| 81east | 소주 한 잔imu chanjon |  play_arrow | Im Chang-jung’s classic song “A Glass of Soju” |
| 82east | 다시 사랑한다면 (니글니글 버터플라이)김필 |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad about a sad love |
| 83east | Sing the spring(봄을 노래하다)40 |  play_arrow | A 40s song depicting the breath of spring and feelings of love |
| 84east | EternityDK(DECEMBER) |  play_arrow | A poignant breakup ballad by the Korean singer DK |
| 85east | Smile Good ByeJUNGWOO |  play_arrow | NCT’s Jungwoo, the moving song from the panda movie |
| 86east | Lonely Stars (Korean Ver.)SEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan’s wistful song expresses the bond of a long-distance relationship. |
| 87east | Don’t be the love that goes byMonday Kiz |  play_arrow | A heartrending ballad, a masterpiece by Monday Kiz |
| 88east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki |  play_arrow | A heartrending love ballad, a timeless song that resonates with the heart. |
| 89east | Pray임한별, 에스페로 |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of heartfelt feelings |
| 90east | Snowfall at NightD.O |  play_arrow | A song that sings of love and memories on a winter night |
| 91east | I Remember (yours)Paul Kim |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece by Paul Kim from South Korea |
| 92east | It’s Love(사랑인걸)Huh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 93east | Bashfulness(부끄럼)MeloMance |  play_arrow | A mellow romance song that portrays the innocence of first love. |
| 94east | It Was LoveOnestar(임한별) |  play_arrow | Onestar's heartbreak ballad, a voice that resonates with the heart |
| 95east | DandelionSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan’s ballad: a message of hope and strength |
| 96east | Our SeasonXIA |  play_arrow | XIA’s new song: a track of hope that overcomes hardship |
| 97east | HARU HARU(하루하루)BIGBANG |  play_arrow | A moving, classic ballad that portrays the pain of parting and personal growth |
| 98east | BLOSSOMENHYPEN |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad that sings of bonds and love |
| 99east | Still YoursParc Jae Jung |  play_arrow | In 2023, “Let’s Say Goo… |
| 100east | To HeavenHuh Gak(허각) |  play_arrow | A classic ballad masterpiece of sensuous hogaku |
| 101east | More than EverythingYANG YOSEOP (Yan Yosopu) |  play_arrow | Yang Yoseop’s ballad that sings of deep affection |
| 102east | I Think I DidYoo Hwe Seung |  play_arrow | Drama OST, a heartrending ballad released |
| 103east | 괜찮아 (It’s okay)Jejun (KIM JAE JOONG) |  play_arrow | Jaejoong’s encouraging song resonates with the heart. |
| 104east | 너만 괜찮다면남우현(Nam Woo Hyun) |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and yearns for the one you love. |
| 105east | LongingJung Seung Hwan |  play_arrow | Jung Seung-hwan’s heart-touching love song |
| 106east | Bad HabitsSHAUN |  play_arrow | Bad habits of a man who can’t get over a broken heart |
| 107east | 기다리다열혈남아(타지혁) |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of a man's heartbreak at parting |