For Korean songs on a rainy day, play these ten in order: they open quiet, lift the rhythm in the middle, and close on a lingering calm.
If you want Korean songs for a rainy day, play these ten from the top, in order. Most rain playlists are lined up by popularity or release date, so the mood jumps around and one track's feeling clashes with the next. This list is arranged by emotional height instead, to cut down on that whiplash.
It starts quiet, picks up the rhythm around rank 4, freshens the air at rank 6, then sinks back down to close on the last song. On a light-rain afternoon, start at ranks 1 to 3. On a heavy-rain evening, starting from rank 5 onward feels natural too.
Selection criteria
- Rain appears directly in the title or lyrics
- Generations and genres don't lean one way
- Feelings flow naturally from track to track
- The vocals aren't drowned out by real rain
01
This one sits first because it treats a feeling as something that passes like a sudden shower, which makes it a gentle way to open the list. It rewards close listening, so put on earphones and play it by a window while you follow the lyrics. Plenty of other songs share this title, so include I.O.I in your search. Availability can differ from one streaming service to another, so check the official channels.
02
Taeyeon's vocal turns the quiet of a rainy day into music. Her voice sits up front without sounding heavy, so it doesn't clash when it overlaps with real rain. It works well at a cafe or at home at a moderate volume. If you're driving, keep the song in the background and focus on your surroundings and the road. The title is short and easy to confuse with other tracks, so search with the artist's name.
03
Heize's low, dry voice fits the old memories that surface on a rainy day, and the title basically describes the moment. Many listeners reach for it first when the forecast calls for rain. The lyrics matter here, so listen somewhere quiet. On the subway or in a library, keep the volume down out of respect for the people around you. If the lyrics hit too close on a low day, feel free to skip ahead in the order.
04
This track lifts the tempo a notch around the middle of the list. Rap and vocals trade off, so it feels different from the quiet songs before it and keeps the flow from sagging. Rain and heartbreak are still the subject, but the song moves, which makes it a fit for walking. The rap passes quickly, so read along with the lyrics once. On an umbrella walk, don't turn your earphones up too high.
05
Built around layered group harmonies, this ballad suits an evening when the rain keeps going. Unlike the songs that spotlight a single voice, the sound spreads wide, so it also works through speakers. The feeling builds slowly, so don't rush it, and let it run together with the tracks on either side. It comes from a period when the group was known under a different name than today, so searching by song title is faster. Check release details on your streaming service.
06
IU's clear voice sketches the image of falling raindrops. We placed it here to freshen the mood between heavier songs. The melody is bright, which makes it good for a gloomy rainy morning or a commute. Several songs use this same title, so add IU to your search, and check the artist credit on the track page so it doesn't get mixed up with a similar title. Do the same when you add it to your own playlist.
07
Paul Kim's calm voice links the sound of rain with longing. After the lift in the songs before it, this one settles the list back into a quiet ballad. The title is a single syllable, so searching it alone may bring up unrelated results first. Enter the artist's name too. It suits a slow walk under an umbrella or a bus ride home. The voice is soft and can get lost in a noisy place, so a quiet setting suits it better.
08
Younha's delicate expression shines here, with the sound of rain as the thread that pulls memories back. Many passages are quiet, so when you listen alongside real rain you need to raise the volume a little to hear the lyrics. Younha also appears on the Epik High song at rank 4, so you hear the same singer twice, but these are entirely different tracks. Search for each separately. Play it at night with the lights low for the best effect. Check availability on official channels.
09
A familiar melody means even first-time listeners find themselves humming along, and it shows how this list reaches across generations. On a rainy day when you need comfort, a song you already know can feel easier than a new one, which is why it sits near the end. Other artists have sung the same song, so look for the recording uploaded under Rumble Fish. Details such as which version is the original are best confirmed on the official music page.
10
An old song about a rain-soaked street and longing, placed last so the list closes on a calm afterglow. It has stayed in circulation because of its simple melody and plain lyrics. Played right after the nine before it, it lets the mood settle down slowly. Several songs and remakes share this title, so confirm Lee Seung-hoon's name before you press play. It's worth rechecking the song details on your streaming service.
How to choose
If this is your first listen, run the full list once from rank 1 to 10. On a low day, stick to the calm tracks such as ranks 1, 3 and 7. To lift your energy, begin at ranks 4 and 6. When you want the comfort of an older song, ranks 9 and 10 fit best.
Many titles here resemble other songs, so checking the artist name before you play is the key step. Song details and streaming availability reflect the time of research and may change, so confirm on the official music channels before listening.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I play these Korean rainy day songs in?
We suggest playing them from rank 1 to 10. The list opens quietly, rises near rank 4 and settles back down at the end. If the order doesn't match your mood, feel free to rearrange.
Is it okay to listen while driving in the rain?
It's possible, but keep the music at background level. Wet roads and reduced visibility mean you should focus on your surroundings. Songs that pull you into the lyrics are better saved for when you're parked or at home.
How do I avoid mixing up songs with similar titles?
When searching on a streaming service, enter the artist's name along with the song title. This matters most for short or common titles such as Rain Drop at rank 6 or Rain at rank 7. Checking the artist credit before playing helps too.
Ranks 4 and 8 both feature the same singer. Are they the same song?
No. Rank 4 is an Epik High song with Younha as a guest, and rank 8 is a separate Younha song. Search for each one on its own.
Can I listen to this list when it isn't raining?
Of course. The feelings in these songs come through whatever the weather. Hearing them with real rain tends to deepen the effect, so try them when it's raining outside.
How should I listen in public places like the subway or a library?
Use earphones and keep the volume low so sound doesn't leak out. Songs that draw you into the lyrics, like rank 3, are better in a quiet setting.
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