Music provides solace to many a person’s soul in their hard times. But in South Korea, like much of the world, there is immense stigma for seeking psychiatric help for mental health-related issues and pop music in the country rarely frankly addresses the inner turmoil of the artists creating it.

“Blue and Grey” (BTS)
“Through the Night” (IU)
“Out of Breath” (Babylon ft. Suzy)
“Star 1117” (Ateez)
“Lullaby for a Cat” (Epik High)
“She's Dreaming” (EXO)
“Puzzle Piece” (NCT Dream)
“Sailing (0805)” (Girls' Generation)