We all have some time or the other, have experienced nights where it seems impossible to fall asleep and have something troubling us. Lying on the bed awake, tossing, and turning to be aware of every tiny sound around you can be very frustrating, and it ruins the next day when you feel lacking the energy to do any work. Songs can sometimes help us calm down and give us a soothing effect that helps us sleep. Here is a list of the top ten Korean songs that, upon listening, would have you sleeping in no time.
1. IU- Through The Night
IU is the stage name of Lee Ji Eun, a South Korean singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. Through the night is a song from the album Palette, released in 2017, and it was written by IU while struggling with a sleepless night. Her calm and soothing vocals with a soulful guitar give a sense of comfort that helps us sleep on those restless nights.
2. NCT 127- Knock On
NCT 127 is a sub-unit of the South Korean boyband NCT, and they debuted in 2016 with the single Fire Truck. Knock On is a ballad from the 2018 album Regular-Irregular and a song with heavenly harmony between the members. The different vocal tones of the members bring a different feeling to the lyrics and give a more emotional touch. NCT 127's title tracks have always been energy-packed, and this song has proved the group is also skilled at singing softer music.
3. Jo Yuri- Express Moon
Jo Yuri is a South Korean singer, actress, and former member of the South Korean girl group Iz*One which disbanded in 2021. Express Moon is a song from the album Glassy released in 2021, and the song has a pure and enchanting feeling when you listen to her strong vocals. The song is about taking a trip at night to the starry skies and flying around the stars and moon when the whole world sleeps.
4. Taeyeon- Blue
Kim Taeyeon is a South Korean singer, solo artist, and member of the girl group Girls Generation. She is considered one of the best female K-pop vocalists of all time, with a strong voice that captures people's attention. Blue is a song from her album Purpose, released in 2019. The song is about how, during a beautiful night, someone is all alone and missing someone by calling out for them but does not get any replies.
5. Epik High- Lullaby For A Cat
Epik High is a South Korean hip-hop group with group members Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz. The song Lullaby for a Cat is from the album Sleepless in released in 2019. The song has a devastating and heartbreaking lyric that has become a tune that helps cats sleep. Many fans used the music on their cats and saw that it helped them sleep, which amazed them to see their pets sleep while listening to the music.
6. Crush- None
Crush is the stage name of Shin Hyo Seob, a South Korean R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. None is the 10th digital single released in 2018 and is a ballad that laments over not having a lover anymore. Crush’s heartfelt vocals in the song, accompanied by the gentle piano and an electric guitar, are like a chef’s kiss on the ears. The lyrics of None talk about the person feeling sorrowful over a lover and calling them back by their side.
7. EXO- She’s Dreaming
Exo is a South Korean boy band that is known for its vocals in the K-pop industry. The song is from the studio album Ex’Act, released in 2016. Chen, a member of the EXO, wrote the lyrics, and the arrangement perfectly captures the soothing vocals of the members. The voices fading in and out provoke a sense of intimacy with the voices fading in and out.
8. Red Velvet- One Of These Nights( Piano Version)
Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group with four members Irene, Wendy, Joy, Yeri, and Seulgi. The song One of These Nights is from the EP The Velvet, released in 2016, and it is theory of the fans that the song is a tribute to the Sewol tragedy. The lyrics capture the sorrow of parting and express the hope of meeting again. The piano version of the song is preferred more among fans as the member's voices seem more angelic and comforting.
9. Jong Hyun- Diphylleia Grayi
Kim Jong Hyun was a South Korean singer, songwriter, producer, radio host, and member of the boyband SHINee. The song Diphylleia Grayi is from the compilation album Story Op.1, released in 2017. The song compares a person’s life to the petals of a Diphylleia Grayi (Skeleton Flower), conveying that pain, sadness, and grief are not always visible.
10. Taemin- Back To You
Lee Tae Min is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and member of the boy band SHINee and the super boy group SuperM. The song Back to You is from the album Move, released in 2017. Taemin is more known for his powerful performances, and his vocals are a bit underrated compared to his dancing. This song perfectly shows off his flawless vocals accompanied by a guitar and proofs he is one of the all-rounder aces in the K-pop industry.
