[K-POP] Korean 'yami' songs that fit a blue mood
K-pop captivates us with its powerful dance and outstanding vocal prowess.
At the same time, I feel that K-pop uniquely shines through songs with dark concepts or a melancholic atmosphere.
There’s also a subtle elegance that invites multiple, indirect interpretations.
So I’ve decided to spotlight some Korean “yami” songs—tracks that dwell in darker emotions.
When you’re going through sadness, hardship, or a streak of bad days, it’s natural to feel low.
There’s something called the “matching effect,” which suggests that listening to music with a similar mood can cleanse the heart.
Sometimes, it might be nice to relax and spend time with masterpieces that fit your blue feelings.
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[K-POP] Korean “Yami” Songs That Fit a Blue Mood (11–20)
BlueV
An R&B-flavored slow number by V, a BTS member who also enjoys charismatic popularity as a solo artist.
It’s included on his first solo album, Layover, released in September 2023.
The album as a whole exudes an emotional vibe, and this track carries that same impression.
V’s low register is truly soothing to listen to.
It captures those sudden waves of feeling blue, gently staying close to that sense of helplessness while also conveying a comforting warmth that seems to wrap around you.
FAKE LOVEBTS
A song that portrays the aching feelings you have when you realize a love was a lie.
The chorus line, sung in high tones by the BTS members—“I’m so sick of this fake love”—really hits home.
You can feel the pain of pretending to be someone else just to match another person, and it almost brings you to tears.
It’s included on the May 2018 album LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’, which became a huge hit on global charts.
When you’re feeling blue, listening to it can make you feel like the seven members of BTS are right there beside you.
It’s a song that quietly soaks into your heart on nights when you’re home alone.
Don’t ever say love me (feat. RM of BTS)Colde
A heartbreak song by Colde, who debuted as a member of Off On Off and is also popular as a solo artist.
RM—Namjoon, the leader of BTS—takes part in the track.
It’s included on the album Love Part 2, released on May 4, 2023.
The album is a sequel to 2019’s Love Part 1 and features collaborations with various artists.
In this song, the two artists’ expressions are exquisite.
It portrays an inescapably blue mood, dry emotions, and pain, pulling you steadily downward.
ZombieDAY6
It’s a song that captures the hearts of modern people who have lost both purpose and emotion, living each day like zombies.
Released in May 2020 by DAY6 under JYP Entertainment as the title track of their mini-album “The Book of Us: The Demon.” The lyrics crafted by Young K and others, paired with a vocal arrangement that deliberately restrains emotion, match exquisitely to create a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.
The song won “Best Band Performance” at the Mnet Asian Music Awards that same year.
When you’re worn out by daily life and feel numb, you’ll surely relate to its message.
It’s a track that gently wraps around a heart on the brink of turning mechanical.
AloneSister
A wistful mid-tempo number that matches the feeling of being dragged down by heartbreak.
It’s the title track of the 2012 debut mini-album “Alone,” produced by Brave Brothers, famous for work with AOA and Brave Girls.
Alongside SISTAR’s sultry allure, the melody is irresistibly catchy.
The slightly ennui-tinged mood seems to capture that state where you can’t get anything done, deepening the quietly blue feelings.
It’s perfect for those times when you just want to soak in your sadness alone.
Stop The RainTABLO X RM
A hip-hop track brimming with deep introspection and quiet, poetic sensibility.
This long-awaited collaboration brings together Epik High’s leader, Tablo, and BTS’s leader, RM.
Released on May 2, 2025, the piece blends a minimal guitar riff with a heavy beat in exquisite balance, painting a melancholic soundscape.
Their candid words about personal struggle and mental conflict evoke a resonant sense of empathy.
Coming roughly three years after their joint work on the album Indigo, this pairing is stirring up fresh winds in the Korean music scene.
It’s a song to listen to quietly when you want to look inward.
[K-POP] Korean “yami” songs that fit a blue mood (21–30)
WhatDreamcatcher
When it comes to a gothic or knightly aesthetic and metal, Dreamcatcher is the first group that comes to mind.
This is the lead track from their third mini-album, “Alone in The City,” released in 2018.
It features Dreamcatcher’s signature hard sound, but it also portrays the desire to escape from a nightmare—something that will resonate when you’re feeling stuck or down.
The lyrics featuring rapper Dami match perfectly with Dreamcatcher, a group that has built its concept around “nightmares,” and they’re sure to accompany you through a blue mood.