"Love Me": A gentle and sentimental piece that expresses the feelings of love. It was used as the background music for the Korean drama Winter Sonata.
"River Flows in You": A flowing and melodic piece that has become one of Yiruma's signature songs. It was originally titled "The River Flows in You", but was later changed to "River Flows in You". It was rumored to be part of the soundtrack for the Twilight saga, but this was never confirmed.
"Kiss the Rain": A melancholic and emotional piece that depicts the longing for a lost love. It was used as the theme song for the Korean drama A Moment to Remember.
2002: Oasis & Yiruma
In 2002, Yiruma collaborated with the Korean guitar duo Oasis to release a joint album titled Oasis & Yiruma. The album featured 11 tracks that combined the acoustic guitar sounds of Oasis with the piano melodies of Yiruma. Some of the notable tracks from this album are:
"Small Steps": A cheerful and upbeat piece that showcases the harmony between the guitar and piano.
"Dream": A dreamy and relaxing piece that creates a soothing atmosphere.
"Tears on Love": A sad and touching piece that conveys the pain of love.
2003: From the Yellow Room
In 2003, Yiruma released his third solo album titled From the Yellow Room. The album contained 13 tracks that were inspired by his personal experiences and memories. Some of the notable tracks from this album are:
"May Be": A hopeful and optimistic piece that reflects Yiruma's positive outlook on life.
"Indigo": A mysterious and enchanting piece that evokes a sense of wonder.
"Chaconne": A classical and elegant piece that is based on a musical form called chaconne, which consists of variations over a repeated harmonic progression.
2004: Nocturnal Lights... They Scatter
In 2004, Yiruma released his fourth solo album titled Nocturnal Lights... They Scatter. The album contained 10 tracks that were influenced by the night sky and the stars. Some of the notable tracks from this album are:
"Nocturnal Rainbow": A bright and sparkling piece that captures the beauty of a rainbow at night.
"Because I Love You": A romantic and tender piece that expresses the love for someone special.
"Elegy": A solemn and mournful piece that reflects the sorrow of losing someone.
2005: Destiny of Love and Poemusic
In 2005, Yiruma released two albums: Destiny of Love and Poemusic. Destiny of Love was his fifth solo album, while Poemusic was his first album under the label Sony Music Korea. Both albums contained 12 tracks that were inspired by poetry and literature. Some of the notable tracks from these albums are:
"Destiny of Love": A passionate and dramatic piece that depicts the fate of love.
"Reminiscent": A nostalgic and sentimental piece that recalls the memories of the past.
"Poemusician": A playful and whimsical piece that celebrates the joy of music and poetry.
2006: H.I.S. Monologue
In 2006, Yiruma released his sixth solo album titled H.I.S. Monologue. The album contained 14 tracks that were based on the concept of a monologue, or a speech delivered by a single person. Some of the notable tracks from this album are:
"One Day I Will": A hopeful and inspiring piece that expresses the desire to achieve one's dreams.
"Lord... Hold My Hand": A spiritual and uplifting piece that seeks the guidance and protection of God.
"The Sunbeams... They Scatter": A cheerful and lively piece that captures the warmth and joy of the sunbeams.
2008: P.N.O.N.I.
In 2008, Yiruma released his seventh solo album titled P.N.O.N.I. The album contained 10 tracks that were composed using a piano synthesizer, giving them a different sound and style from his previous albums. Some of the notable tracks from this album are:
"P.N.O.N.I.": A catchy and rhythmic piece that showcases the versatility of the piano synthesizer.
"Fairy Tale": A magical and enchanting piece that creates a fairy tale-like atmosphere.
"He Knows My Name": A personal and intimate piece that reveals Yiruma's identity and faith.
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