These 5 Korean Male Solo Singers are Known for their Expertise in Sad Songs

Kapanlagi.com - This article was written by Aricha Safira Rachma

Everyone has those really sad and broken days where they want to destroy everything and cry themselves to sleep. Sometimes we do that when the problem we face is so bad.

The trigger is what makes you feel like you're empty and nothing is right with what you want and you can't do anything. Listening to music can help you feel comforted.

Actually, the songs we listen to don't really make us happy but they help us deal with the sadness we go through more easily. Maybe it's the lyrics that relate to our lives and problems or the calm melody that can make our hearts even calmer. Here are some Korean solo singers who have sad songs that you can listen to when you need them.

1. Roy Kim

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Roy Kim is known as an extraordinary singer and songwriter. He studied in America since elementary school and before starting college education, he went to South Korea to compete in Superstar K Season four which he won. Since then he has won several awards including the rookie award, sold millions of digital albums, and has made his name known as an artist for popular drama OSTs.

One of his songs that immediately makes us melancholy is Only Then. The lyrics describe the emotions experienced by everyone who has experienced a sad breakup at least once in their life and how the pain stops making you look back and grow as a person.

2. Sam Kim

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Sam Kim is a Korean-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He signed a contract with Antenna Music. This singer born in 1998 was once ranked second in the talent search show K-pop Star 3. Then he made his official debut on April 10, 2016, on K-pop Star 5.

Sam Kim is known as a singer who often fills the soundtrack of famous Korean dramas. Some time ago he filled the OST of the drama Nevertheless titled Love Me Like That. The emotions he conveys through songs like this are always very touching, and the secret of his mastery of a song lies in the hard work he puts into learning these songs.

3. Eric Nam

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Eric Nam is also known for often performing mellow songs that can make listeners feel sad. Eric Nam is a Korean-American singer and television host who currently resides in South Korea.

He first appeared on Birth of a Great Star 2 in 2012 after being discovered from one of his cover songs on YouTube. He made his official debut with the mini album Cloud 9 on January 23, 2013.

Eric Nam has just released his latest album titled There And Back Again. Through his album, he tells the story of a life journey that is not always smooth, there are ups and downs like riding a Roller Coaster.

4. Dean

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Kwon Hyuk or better known by his stage name Dean, is a South Korean alternative R&B singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He has released one solo mini album, 130 Mood: TRBL, as well as several collaborations with American and South Korean artists.

Half Moon is one of Dean's songs that you must listen to. Dean's calm voice is very clear. The rap he sings calmly makes it sound very good and does not make the listener tired.

5. Zion.T

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Kim Hae Sol, or better known by his stage name Zion.T, is a South Korean record producer and hip hop singer under YG Entertainment. He started his career by collaborating and releasing solo records.

One of his songs that has a deep meaning is a song titled Eat. The song, released in 2015, was created to make its listeners feel calm after going through a tough day.

(kpl/mag)