Feeling drained? UAE evening K-Pop playlist with BTS, Seventeen, and more comforting tracks

Some days weigh heavier than others — and on those days, it’s often music that offers the gentlest kind of comfort. This one’s for the lovers of Korean music, and even for the curious first-time listeners ready to explore something new. Between mellow instrumentals, wistful melodies, and soothing vocals, these songs have a quiet way of easing the noise in your mind.

Looking to unwind this evening? Let this calming Korean playlist guide you there.

BTS’s criminally underrated Butterfly, is oddly comforting. It seems melancholy and wistful, and yet, it knows how to sooth those frazzled nerves. Want to up the game a little more? Try the Butterfly Prologue mix, where the beginning instrumentals remind you of happier times and to hold on, a little longer. So, even if it was a tough day, you can remind yourself, to keep going.

Patient and profound, the band discuss the earnest longing of standing besides the one that they love. It weaves a quiet narrative of longing and eternal connection, the bond that endures even when life changes. With lyrics steeped in memory and hope, it speaks to the ache of separation and the belief that souls destined for each other will always find their way back. As they emphasise, it’s not just about holding on, it's about never letting go, no matter the world, the form, or the moment.

If you’re feeling particularly broken and battered after a tiring day, this song from the rollercoaster of Twenty Five Twenty One somehow, urges you to hope and believe again. It’s bittersweet, melancholy and reflective, and yet, gives you the strength to pick yourself up again. Sometimes, remembering our past helps us to think about our future.

Snooze is the standout gem of Suga’s album D-Day, released under his alter ego Agust D. With a quiet repetition of “It’s okay” in Korean, the song explores the ambiguity and shifting nature of dreams. It’s a message to his juniors and aspiring artists—those still holding onto hopes of making it big—reminding them to keep going, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

If you're looking to lift your spirits while honoring the memory of the late Jonghyun, Hello is a comforting choice. With its bright, cheerful melody, this song has an undeniable charm that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.

For those evenings, when you just want to take a walk by yourself, Umbrella by Epik High is a comforting choice. Younha's soft tones just somehow make everything better, too.