K-pop Ballad

K-pop ballad is a subgenre of K-pop characterized by its emotive, sentimental melodies and poignant lyrics, often exploring themes of love, loss, and longing. Typically featuring powerful vocal performances, artists like LEEWOO, V.O.S, and Lee Yejoon emphasize vocal clarity and emotional depth, often accompanied by lush orchestral arrangements or minimalist instrumentation to highlight the singers' expressive delivery. The genre seamlessly blends contemporary production techniques with traditional Korean musical elements, creating a harmonious balance that resonates deeply with listeners. K-pop ballads often serve as poignant reflections of personal and collective experiences, aiming to evoke a deep emotional response from their audience.

Latest K-pop Ballad Release
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Healing
Single - Released August 3, 2025
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KyoungSeo
Kim MinSeok
Zia
Noel
Tophyun
Lim Jae Hyun
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  1. August 3, 2025
  2. July 13
  3. June 20
  4. June 3
  5. May 30
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  15. January 30
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    Beni Bul
    1 tracks
  16. January 19
  17. January 7
  18. December 29, 2024
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  21. December 20
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    To You
    2 tracks
  22. December 19
  23. December 10
  24. December 8
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  29. December 1
  30. November 29
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    Crybaby
    2 tracks
  31. November 29
  32. November 24
  33. November 18
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  35. November 14
  36. November 10
  37. November 6
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  39. October 31
  40. October 27
  1. July 14, 2024
  2. April 14
  3. February 1
  4. December 21, 2023
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    SHE
    6 tracks
  5. December 20
  6. September 10
  7. June 7
  8. May 26
  9. May 10
  10. October 27, 2022
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    Twenty
    6 tracks
  11. May 18
  12. February 10
  13. December 19, 2021
  14. December 12
  15. October 18
  16. September 9
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    Why
    4 tracks
  17. July 30
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    Unwind
    4 tracks
  18. December 27, 2020
  19. November 19
  20. June 16