[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 (51–60)
Stay In That SeasonThe Stray
When something shocking happens, something you can’t fully process, it can feel like time stops and the days just pass you by.
That’s exactly what ‘Stay In That Season’ portrays.
Released in 2023 by The Stray, it captures the state of a heart that can’t catch up with the flow of time, lingering in that season.
Wrapped in an even more fragile atmosphere by his vocals, this song is one to listen to when you’re heartbroken or when nothing seems to go right.
Bye bye my blueYerin Baek
This work is marked by its poignant piano tone.
It’s a song released in June 2016 by Baek Yerin, known as a Korean singer-songwriter.
The lyrics, which portray complex romantic feelings, carry a blend of self-critical emotion and strong longing for the other person.
Baek Yerin’s delicate vocals resonate in perfect balance with the piano’s refrain.
Spring is a season when hearts are often delicate in matters of love—this is a track you’ll want to listen to carefully at such a time.
In the music video, scenes of her spending time with “Daddy-Long-Legs” are depicted, allowing you to feel the song’s world even more deeply.
Lonely NightYun Doojun (Yun Doojun from HIGHLIGHT)
This is the title track from DAYBREAK, the first solo album released in July 2020 by Yoon Doojoon, the leader of HIGHLIGHT.
Set to a mature, moody track, it sings of a melancholy state of mind, evoking a poignant sense of loneliness and mixed emotions that creep in late at night.
Doojoon’s vocals are wonderful, too.
At first it feels empty, but by the end, it’s a song that leaves you feeling wistful yet strangely positive.
Give it a listen with your favorite drink in hand.
Black OutCHANYEOL
A blue-tinted heartbreak song that resonates to the core with unrequited love.
It’s a track from Chanyeol’s first solo mini-album, “Black Out,” released in August 2024—Chanyeol being well-known as a member of the popular Korean group EXO.
The pop-rock flavored, heartrending melody gently sinks in, and the lyrics pierce like a confession of chaotic emotions after a breakup.
The music video, filmed in Hong Kong, is also a must-see.
The ache of feeling like you might lose yourself in a world where the other person no longer exists… it makes your chest tighten.
Is that how agonizing a heart on the verge of breaking can be? This song will surely stay by your side when you’re feeling blue and can’t believe in anything.
[K-POP] Korean “yami” songs (tracks 61–70) that fit a blue mood
You In MeKARD
KARD is a co-ed group with cool, stylish sounds.
Love can become scary when it veers just a little off course.
This is the title track from their second mini-album in 2017, which depicts that kind of mad love.
The “you are mine” vibe perfectly matches a state where you can’t see anything else, and I think it really resonates when you’re feeling unwell.
A dark worldview set to tropical EDM sounds…
it feels like it portrays time that has stopped, and you might find yourself completely absorbed.
NightmareOVAN
A hip-hop number by Korean singer-songwriter Ovan.
Released in August 2024, the track showcases his signature melancholic style.
It blends a heavy, weighty beat with a delicate melodic line, making it a perfect fit for feeling blue.
The lyrics, depicting inner conflict and anxiety through a nightmare-like experience, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s an ideal song for young people grappling with inner turmoil and for anyone facing everyday anxieties.
When you’re feeling down or want to reflect on yourself, why not listen to it at a relaxed pace?
Fake HappySeori
A song that gently wraps around a blue, melancholy mood.
Created by Sori, a Korea-born pop/R&B artist, and included on her March 2024 album “Fake Happy,” this track delicately portrays the gap between the glamorous selves we show on social media and reality, as well as the loneliness felt in a crowd.
The acoustic guitar accompaniment evokes a blend of nostalgia and sadness, while Sori’s emotive vocals resonate deeply.
With themes like anxiety about chasing dreams and the tendency to compare ourselves to others, it’s a work many living in the modern world will relate to.
Perfect for moments of solitary introspection or when you want to face your true feelings.