[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.
Playlist
| [K-POP] Korean 'yami' songs that fit a blue mood | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | 숨이 차 (Getting Closer)SEVENTEEN | play_arrow | SEVENTEEN has a lot of songs with a happy vibe, but... |
| 2east | JealousyMONSTAX | play_arrow | Explanation of MONSTA X’s popular song “Jealousy.” |
| 3east | FEVERENHYPEN | play_arrow | …so popular that it rivals even the title track, |
| 4east | Dis-ease (병)BTS | play_arrow | A track to whip my lazy self into shape. Ri… |
| 5east | Put It Straight (싫다고 말해) Nightmare Ver.(G)I-DLE | play_arrow | The 2019 mini-album 'I Made'… |
| 6east | MorningMAMAMOO | play_arrow | A high level of perfection achievable only because it’s Mamamoo with their vocal prowess, … |
| 7east | GashinaSUNMI | play_arrow | In former Wonder Girls member Sunmi’s solo song... |
| 8east | COLOR RINGWINNER | play_arrow | The first K-pop boy group to surpass 100 million str... |
| 9east | DaydreamMONSTAX | play_arrow | A boy group born from an audition program… |
| 10east | Sleepless Night9Muses | play_arrow | Debuting in 2010, 9MUSES’ members… |
| 11east | Night ReminiscinLUNA | play_arrow | Moved by f(x) Luna’s duet song |
| 12east | LONELY2NE1 | play_arrow | 2NE1’s classic song “LONELY” has profound musicality and emotion. |
| 13east | INTO THE VOIDVIXX | play_arrow | Shrouded in a dangerous allure: INTO THE … |
| 14east | LOVE YOU TO DEATHTAEYANG | play_arrow | The finest heartbreak that resonates so deeply with an unrequited love... |
| 15east | BlueV | play_arrow | As a member of BTS and as a solo artist… |
| 16east | FAKE LOVEBTS | play_arrow | A portrayal of the heartrending emotions when one realizes a love was a lie... |
| 17east | Don’t ever say love me (feat. RM of BTS)Colde | play_arrow | Debuted as a member of Off On Off... |
| 18east | ZombieDAY6 | play_arrow | Having lost both purpose and emotion, every day feels as if I'm a zombie... |
| 19east | AloneSister | play_arrow | It matches the feelings of being hung up after a heartbreak... |
| 20east | Stop The RainTABLO X RM | play_arrow | Hip-hop filled with deep introspection and a tranquil poetic spirit… |
| 21east | WhatDreamcatcher | play_arrow | When it comes to gothic or knightly aesthetics and metal... |
| 22east | 니가 하면GOT7 | play_arrow | ‘If You Do It’ overflowing with cool Gasse... |
| 23east | HeroineSUNMI | play_arrow | Carried by a slightly retro, wistful-toned melody... |
| 24east | 우울시계 (feat.종현 of SHINee)IU | play_arrow | A stylish song performed with a bossa nova–style guitar… |
| 25east | GoodbyeTAEMIN | play_arrow | It’s a song released in 2016. Originally, it was... |
| 26east | jellyfishHUH YUNJIN | play_arrow | A new song inspired by jellyfish |
| 27east | Peek-A-BooRed Velvet | play_arrow | The second album in 2017, “Perfe…” |
| 28east | HAPPEN ENDINGEpik High | play_arrow | For a moment, the song title was “Happy Ending…” |
| 29east | WHY, WHY, WHYSUMIN | play_arrow | A track where wistfulness intertwines with an R&B rhythm... |
| 30east | LOST!RM | play_arrow | A soul-stirring portrayal that skillfully depicts contrasting emotions... |
| 31east | To My YouthBOL4 | play_arrow | A delicate rose like a letter addressed to my past self… |
| 32east | tokkiCIKI | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter and music producer… |
| 33east | I’m Unhappyaespa | play_arrow | When I look at social media, everything around me oddly seems to shine... |
| 34east | Sick(아프다)ZICO, Sojin (GIRL’S DAY) | play_arrow | Jiko’s song “SICK,” an emotional track with Sojin |
| 35east | Take a NapAirman | play_arrow | A gentle singing voice that comforts a weary heart |
| 36east | INCEPTIONATEEZ | play_arrow | Pack the yearning, pining emotions full of vivid worldbuilding... |
| 37east | Empty HeadASH ISLAND | play_arrow | A lonely soul’s cry that escapes into alcohol |
| 38east | Save me, Kill meCIX | play_arrow | Debuted in 2019 with a dark concept... |
| 39east | Criminal (Feat. MC몽)BE’O | play_arrow | A song that portrays loneliness and inner conflict. A South Korean rap... |
| 40east | DiveYOON SAN-HA | play_arrow | The youngest member of the South Korean boy group ASTRO… |
| 41east | Ashes (feat. Ai Tomioka)Zior Park | play_arrow | An endlessly deep, heartrending feeling just keeps overflowing… |
| 42east | Who지민 (Jimin) | play_arrow | Jimin’s song that sings of a heartrending love. Korea… |
| 43east | Ferris wheel (feat. Heize)B.I | play_arrow | B.I’s masterpiece that sings of the beauty and fragility of life |
| 44east | Dis-easeBTS | play_arrow | Based on old-school hip-hop… |
| 45east | A Gloomy Clock (feat.Jong-hyun of SHINee)IU | play_arrow | The delicate feelings of IU, South Korea’s national singer, are... |
| 46east | BingBingONEUS | play_arrow | Imagine a magical time around dusk... |
| 47east | FearSEVENTEEN | play_arrow | A dark, lustrous worldview melts into the heavy sound... |
| 48east | FrostTOMORROW X TOGETHER | play_arrow | An experiment fusing trap and hyperpop… |
| 49east | Broken HeartMONSTAX | play_arrow | It poignantly portrays lingering attachment and a sense of loss toward a former lover... |
| 50east | HellLEEBADA | play_arrow | A new Korean song that blends poignancy with power has arrived... |
| 51east | LovedB.I | play_arrow | A moving song that captures the pain of heartbreak and the turmoil of the heart. |
| 52east | BlueBIGBANG | play_arrow | The Monster Group, BIGBANG’s lyricism… |
| 53east | BlueBOL4(볼빨간사춘기) | play_arrow | Captivating many people with a crystal-clear voice… |
| 54east | DIE 4 YOUDEAN | play_arrow | The heartrending breakup song “DIE 4 YOU” is performing well on the charts. |
| 55east | LOVEDRUNK ft. CRUSHEpik High | play_arrow | Collaborating with SEKAI NO OWARI as well… |
| 56east | Home Is Far AwayEpik High | play_arrow | Epik High’s emotional tracks reflect the changes of the times. |
| 57east | Stay In That SeasonThe Stray | play_arrow | Poignant music that makes time in your heart stand still |
| 58east | Bye bye my blueYerin Baek | play_arrow | This work is marked by a poignant piano timbre. In Korea... |
| 59east | Lonely NightYun Doojun (Yun Doojun from HIGHLIGHT) | play_arrow | Yoon, the leader of HIGHLIGHT, … |
| 60east | Black OutCHANYEOL | play_arrow | A blue, heartbroken love song that resonates deeply with the ache of an unrequited heart... |
| 61east | You In MeKARD | play_arrow | A cool mixed-gender group with a stylish, cool sound… |
| 62east | NightmareOVAN | play_arrow | Korean singer-songwriter, Mr. Ovan… |
| 63east | Fake HappySeori | play_arrow | A song that gently envelops a blue (melancholic) mood… |
| 64east | La Mar임현식 | play_arrow | Imu, which depicts a feeling like sinking to the depths of the deep sea... |
| 65east | Bluefrom20 X HELLO GLOOM | play_arrow | An inspiring electronic music duo from South Korea |
| 66east | Feel LostJU-NE | play_arrow | Released in July 2024, this work is Han… |
| 67east | BAD ft. YOUHABANG YONGGUK | play_arrow | In 2023, they embarked on a world tour that included performances in Japan… |


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