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Korea can pull out all the stops and make some of the most catchiest music imaginable. While I do love me some Kpop acid-trips, there’s a side of me that is all for the slower songs. This one goes out to all the ballad fans out there.

It’s safe to say that slower songs (of various genres) make up a huge portion of my iTunes library. I’ve always loved them and Korea has managed to introduce me to a bunch of good ones. Here’s a handful of ballads which I think are absolutely amazing.

Monday Kiz - ‘Don’t Go’
This group is off the chain. All three singers have powerhouse vocals. I particularly like how this song begins on a really high note, then it trickles down a little, but explodes by the end. It’s dramatic, just how I like my ballads.

Min Kyung Hoon - ‘Have Been Removed’
Kyung Hoon is one of my favorite solo vocalists. He used to be lead vocals to a Korean band called Buzz. The band eventually disbanded when some of the members entered the military, so what other choice but go solo, right? This is one of my favorite songs of his. He did quite a number with the orchestration.

CN Blue - ‘I Will Forget You’
This song probably holds the title as my favorite CN Blue song of all time (…maybe). I really like it for 2 reasons: 1.) My favorite member, Jonghyun sings it, and 2.) it’s just simply beautiful. I can listen to it anytime, no lie.

FT Island - ‘After Love’
If you’ve paid close attention to the previous songs I’ve mentioned, you’ll notice that I have a thing (and I mean A BIG THING) for well thought out orchestrations and instrumentals. It’s no surprise that I’m a fanatic of FT Island’s rock ballads. They drive me crazy, especially this one.

DBSK - ‘Bolero’
Dont even get me started on this one. Oh god, those harmonies…just watch. And listen. And spazz.

I haven’t even made a dent in the pile of ballads I love. This list could go on forever, but I really wanna hear the slow songs you like. Feel free to share your personal faves below!


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These are all amazing songs! I’m not surprised, though, to see TVXQ made the list. Everyone in the world loves them! LOL
I do, however, love that FT Island made it into his top 5. WOO! XD


Love ballads~! Bolero <3 keke thxx for sharing smile


TucTo - 06/26/10 12:37 am
ArnoldArteaga - 06/25/10 11:43 pm
TucTo - 06/25/10 9:24 pm

Ballads are definitely my preferred listening genre. I see you’re lacking some female ballads… Here’s come to add to your list if you haven’t already heard them:

1. IU - Missing Child
2. Beige - Mia
3. Kim Hyo Youn - Sarange Sokda
4. Kim Ji Eun - Eojewa Dareun Oneul
5. Zhang Li Yin - Why

Really nice list! I have no idea why I didn’t include some of my favorite female ballads. *facepalm* I admit though, my ballad archives is overpowered by male vocalists. One of my favorites of 2010 is ‘Going Home’ by Kim Yoon Ah. It’s got a classic Korean feel to it that I love. I’m also a fan of the female vocalist in 8eight.

Hmmm… Maybe I shall compile my own list in a future post… I’ll balance your sausage-fest out. xD

ahahaha go for it!


ArnoldArteaga - 06/25/10 11:43 pm
TucTo - 06/25/10 9:24 pm

Ballads are definitely my preferred listening genre. I see you’re lacking some female ballads… Here’s come to add to your list if you haven’t already heard them:

1. IU - Missing Child
2. Beige - Mia
3. Kim Hyo Youn - Sarange Sokda
4. Kim Ji Eun - Eojewa Dareun Oneul
5. Zhang Li Yin - Why

Really nice list! I have no idea why I didn’t include some of my favorite female ballads. *facepalm* I admit though, my ballad archives is overpowered by male vocalists. One of my favorites of 2010 is ‘Going Home’ by Kim Yoon Ah. It’s got a classic Korean feel to it that I love. I’m also a fan of the female vocalist in 8eight.

Hmmm… Maybe I shall compile my own list in a future post… I’ll balance your sausage-fest out. xD


TucTo - 06/25/10 9:24 pm

Ballads are definitely my preferred listening genre. I see you’re lacking some female ballads… Here’s come to add to your list if you haven’t already heard them:

1. IU - Missing Child
2. Beige - Mia
3. Kim Hyo Youn - Sarange Sokda
4. Kim Ji Eun - Eojewa Dareun Oneul
5. Zhang Li Yin - Why

Really nice list! I have no idea why I didn’t include some of my favorite female ballads. *facepalm* I admit though, my ballad archives is overpowered by male vocalists. One of my favorites of 2010 is ‘Going Home’ by Kim Yoon Ah. It’s got a classic Korean feel to it that I love. I’m also a fan of the female vocalist in 8eight.


omg ballads <3
i especially like cn blue ones :D


i love ballads XDD.
bolero is also my fave >.<b. you make me want to listen bolero. lol
thanks for sharing!


omg i miss f.t.island i love that song xD
and thanks for all of the songs love ballads


Ballads are definitely my preferred listening genre. I see you’re lacking some female ballads… Here’s come to add to your list if you haven’t already heard them:

1. IU - Missing Child
2. Beige - Mia
3. Kim Hyo Youn - Sarange Sokda
4. Kim Ji Eun - Eojewa Dareun Oneul
5. Zhang Li Yin - Why


bolero!!
Thanks! I’m going to add these all to my library. smile


Thanks for sharing these.  I love FT Island.  I am so a ballad person.  I prefer more slow music than I do fast.


Once I saw Monday Kiz’s song (one of my favorite songs of the year thus far), I was like OKAY THIS POST WILL ROCK, and it totally did. These are great examples of the (power) ballads that I love so much. Thanks for sharing.


I love ballads.. especially those by DBSK :D


I love all of those! Thanks for sharing.
I love ballads, and I would have to say that Bolero is my all time favorite! ^^


Bolero is really soooo good ^^ Love it !!!! Everything was just so perfect >__<


CN Blue and FT Island are the love :3
man - this puts me in such a ballad mood now ^^


After Love?? wow.. it’s on the list!! yea!! but still, the best ballad for me is FT Island Please Don’t Love.. no MV (only fanmade) but the song is really a great one!!


I’m not that familiar with slow ballads, but these are amazing!
Thanks for the list up!


AMAZING!


BOLEEEEEEEERO!!! The best one is bolero <3 OMG!! I love it!! High notes ~~ soo perfect Ç_______________Ç DBSK!!!! AHHHHH


Bolero is amazing. Simple as that.


the first song’s set reminds me of ss501’s love ya
but i guess since this one’s first, it’s the other way around, haha
yay CNBLUE, i love that song!

thanks for the list, but i think 2am should also be in there raspberry


awwww I don’t know any of these song except BOLERO!!!! such a good song~
I will listen to the other four! Thanks for the suggestions!



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