[Drama Soundtrack Collection] Timeless soundtrack masterpieces that revive the emotion: BGM and main theme

Known by the abbreviation “soundtrack,” or “OST,” these albums are famous for main themes and background music that play an essential role in TV dramas.

They evoke a show’s image—whether it’s music that heightens tense scenes or pieces that deliver powerful emotion.

Wonderful music that stands beside countless classic dramas.

This is a curated list introducing such drama soundtracks!

Focusing on staple drama soundtracks, we’ve also included a few talked-about Korean drama OSTs.

We hope it helps you revisit memories or find tracks you’ve been curious about—and we’re sure it will bring those drama scenes vividly back to life.

Please use this as your companion in searching for soundtracks.

Playlist

[Drama Soundtrack Collection] Timeless soundtrack masterpieces that revive the emotion: BGM and main theme
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Naoki HanzawaTakayuki Hattori		Naoki Hanzawa, a thrilling drama where villains get their comeuppance.
2	UnnaturalTokuda Masahiro		The music in Unnatural is memorable.
3	Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko DaimonSawada Kan		A classic medical drama starring Michiko Daimon
4	Emergency Interrogation RoomHayashi Yuuki		A psychological mind-game suspense drama starring Yuki Amami
5	Code BlueSatō Naoki		A moving work about doctor helicopters and medical dramas
6	My FamilyŌmama Kō		A suspense drama depicting a kidnapping case
7	Little Miss Ama (nickname for an apprentice female diver from northern Japan); also the title of a popular Japanese TV drama, “Amachan.”Ōtomo Yoshihide		From Iwate schoolgirl to ama diver turned idol
8	CRISIS: Public Security Mobile Investigation Unit Special Investigation TeamSawanohiroyuki, KOHTA YAMAMOTO		The drama Terror Special Investigation Unit has excellent music.
9	Running away is shameful but useful.Suehiro Kenichirō, MAYUKO		The music from contract marriage dramas is upbeat and popular.
10	Promise Cinderellayamada yutaka		Fumi Nikaido Stars in “Promise Cinderella”
11	Kirin ComesJon Guramu		Main theme song of the Taiga drama depicting the life of Akechi Mitsuhide
12	SPEC: Keishicho Public Security Bureau, Public Security Division 5 — Unidentified Cases Special Measures Unit Case FilesShibuya Keiichiro, Gabriel Roberto		A suspense drama depicting battles of special abilities (SPEC)
13	Ryōma-denSatō Naoki		The music of Ryomaden and Masaharu Fukuyama’s passionate performance
14	Ossan’s LoveKōno Shin		A comedy drama depicting a romantic relationship between men
15	Crash Landing on You10cm, Yun Mire, Davichi hoka		The Appeal of Netflix’s Hit Series “Crash Landing on You”
16	花郎<ファラン>o junson		The charm of Korean dramas lies in their music and the beauty of the actors.
17	Blue DragonSawano Hiroyuki		A moving piece with tension and power
18	From the North Countrysadamasashi		From the Northern Country: Furano and an improvised melody
19	Love Will Continue On ForeverKōno Shin		A heartwarming medical romantic comedy from the drama Koi Tsuzuku
20	Dr. Coto’s ClinicYoshimata Ryō		The Moving (Emotional) Theme from “Dr. Coto’s Clinic”
21	DCUKimura Hideaki		Waterside Special Investigation Unit, a drama starring Hiroshi Abe
22	To new loversback number		A heartwarming song by back number that depicts a parent's growth and love