The skies are heavy, the streets are shiny, the smell of rain is everywhere and the monsoon has its own rhythm. While South Korea’s rainy season, 장마 (jang-ma), usually wraps up by the end of July, India’s monsoon stretches well into August. So why not match the mood with music and learn a little Korean along the way?
In our Summer Playlist Edition, we matched sunny vibes with fun K-pop tracks and vocabulary. This time, we’re slowing down for the rain—sometimes cozy, sometimes dramatic, sometimes just perfect for staring out the window with a cup of chai (or coffee!).
1. Heize – ‘You, Clouds, Rain’
A soulful ballad, perfect for those rainy days when memories come rushing back. Heize’s emotional delivery captures the bittersweet feeling of missing someone.
Lyric: 비도 오고 그래서 네 생각이 났어
Romanization: bi-do o-go geu-rae-seo ne saeng-gag-i nass-eo
Meaning: “It’s raining, so I thought of you.”
Useful Expressions:
- 비 (bi) – rain
- 오다 (o-da) – to come (used for weather: 비 오다 = to rain)
- 그래서 (geu-rae-seo) – so / therefore
- 생각이 나다 (saeng-gag-i na-da)- to come to mind / to think of
Example:
그 사람 생각이 났어요.
(geu sa-ram saeng-gag-i nass-eo-yo.)
→ I thought of that person.
2. RM – ‘forever rain’
A mellow hip-hop track feels like a conversation with the rain itself. RM’s introspective lyrics make you want to put on your headphones and take a slow walk under gray skies.
Lyric: 하루 종일 비가 왔음 좋겠어
Romanization: ha-ru jong-il bi-ga wass-eum joh-kess-eo
Meaning: “I wish it would rain all day.”
Useful Expressions:
- 하루 종일 (ha-ru jong-il) – all day long
- 비가 오다 (bi-ga o-da) – to rain
- 좋겠다 (jo-ket-da) – I wish / it’d be nice
Example:
주말에 쉬면 좋겠어요.
(ju-ma-re swi-myeon joh-kess-eo-yo.)
→ I wish I could rest on the weekend.
3. YUGYEOM – ‘Running Through The Rain’
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An R&B track with a steady beat, this song is about pushing forward through the storm—both literally and metaphorically.
Lyric: 비바람이 세게 몰아쳐도…
Romanization: bi-ba-ram-i se-ge mo-ra-chyeo-do
Meaning: “Even if the rainstorm rages violently…”
Useful Expressions:
- 비바람 (bi-ba-ram) – rainstorm / wind and rain
- 세게 (se-ge) – strongly / violently
- ~아/어도 (~a/eo-do) – even if / though
Example:
바람이 세게 불어요.
(ba-ram-i se-ge bu-reo-yo.)
→ The wind is blowing strongly.
4. JinSoul – ‘Singing in the Rain’
A bright and confident pop track that blends raindrops with romance, showing how love can feel even more magical in the rain.
Lyric: 빗소리에 섞여 퍼지는 love song
Romanization: bit-so-ri-e seok-kyeo peo-ji-neun love song
Meaning: “A love song that spreads, blended with the sound of rain.”
Useful Expressions:
- 빗소리 (bit-so-ri) – sound of rain
- 섞이다 (seokk-i-da) – to be mixed / blended
- 퍼지다 (peo-ji-da) – to spread / diffuse
Example:
웃음소리가 집 안에 퍼졌어요.
(u-seum-so-ri-ga jib an-e peo-jeoss-eo-yo.)
→ The sound of laughter spread inside the house.
5. GFriend – ‘Summer Rain’
A gentle track that compares love to a passing summer shower, short but unforgettable, just like fleeting romantic moments.
Lyric: 비가 갠 뒤에 무지개처럼
잠시 머무르진 마요
Romanization: bi-ga gaen dwi-e mu-ji-gae-cheo-reom / jam-si meo-mu-reu-jin ma-yo
Meaning: “After the rain clears, like a rainbow / Don’t stay for just a moment.”
Useful Expressions:
- 비가 개다 (bi-ga gae-da) – the rain clears up
- 무지개 (mu-ji-gae) – rainbow
- 잠시 (jam-si) – for a moment
Example:
잠시만 기다려 주세요.
(jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo.)
→ Please wait for a moment.
6. The Rose – ‘She’s In The Rain’
![Review] She's In The Rain – The Rose – KPOPREVIEWED](https://kpopreviewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/therose_shesintherain.jpg)
An alternative rock ballad that beautifully captures loneliness, connection, and comfort beneath the same rain.
Lyric: 쏟아지는 빗방울, in the rain rain rain
Romanization: sso-da-ji-neun bit-bang-ul, in the rain rain rain
Meaning: “Pouring raindrops, in the rain, rain, rain.”
Useful Expressions:
- 쏟아지다 (sso-da-ji-da) – to pour (like rain)
- 빗방울 (bit-bang-ul) – raindrop(s)
Example:
눈물이 쏟아졌어요.
(nun-mur-i sso-da-jeoss-eo-yo.)
→ Tears poured out.
7. TAEYEON – ‘Rain’
A smooth R&B pop song with jazz influences, perfect for listening to while watching raindrops slide down the window.
Lyric: 우산 아래 나직했던 속삭임
Romanization: u-san a-rae na-jik-haet-deon sok-sag-im
Meaning: “Soft whispers under the umbrella.”
Useful Expressions:
- 우산 (u-san) – umbrella
- 아래 (a-rae) – under
- 속삭임 (sok-sag-im) – whisper / soft speaking
Example:
친구와 속삭였어요.
(chin-gu-wa sok-sag-yeoss-eo-yo.)
→ I whispered with my friend.
These tracks are just the tip of the iceberg. K-pop is filled with songs perfect for rainy days and for picking up new Korean phrases. They’re perfect to listen to while you watch the rain falling, and they’re also a fun way to add more Korean expressions to your vocabulary. Consider this your starter pack for monsoon vibes—the rest is up to your playlist. Put on your headphones, pour yourself something warm, and let the music (and the rain) do the rest.
So next time it pours outside, let your playlist be your 선생님 (seon-saeng-nim), or teacher.
다음에 또 만나요! (da-eum-e tto man-na-yo!) – See you next time!
Written by- Surabhi
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