![[Korean Drama OSTs] Classic Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/DpKI0zDPqRQ/maxresdefault.webp)
[Korean Drama OSTs] Classic Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces
A considerable amount of time has passed since Korean dramas first made their way to Japan.
Starting with the spread sparked by Winter Sonata in 2003, and further propelled by the K-POP boom, people have grown more familiar with K-Culture!
Nowadays, it seems to be loved by many people regardless of gender or generation.
Korean dramas, whose popularity keeps rising, produce countless masterpieces every year!
In this article, we’ve researched a wide range of OSTs—from relatively new tracks to popular classics and timeless favorites—covering theme songs and insert songs from Korean dramas.
We hope you’ll look back on fond memories and discover some wonderful OSTs.
[Korean Drama OST] Classic Popular Songs that Color the Story: Best Masterpieces (1–10)
Sudden ShowerEclipse
An OST that became a massive hit in Korea alongside the drama.
Released in April 2024, it’s a track by Eclipse, the in-story band created for “Lovely Runner.” A bittersweet ballad that portrays love arriving like a sudden rain, it climbed to high positions on the Melon chart.
The delicate piano and vocals resonate deeply, conveying profound love and gratitude toward a partner.
As the drama’s popularity surged, the song’s reputation grew and its streaming numbers skyrocketed.
It beautifully expresses the emotions of the main characters played by Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok.
A must-listen for anyone in love who wishes to make a fleeting moment with someone precious last forever.
Stay With MeCHANYEOL, PUNCH
A drama that has been airing since 2016 and is still loved as a masterpiece, Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God).
From its OST, we present Stay with Me.
This track is sung by Park Chanyeol—also known as a member of the boy group EXO—and the singer Punch.
It gently portrays the moment of meeting one’s destined partner and falling in love, as well as the aching sorrow that makes the heart hurt.
If you know the drama, you’ll be able to sense the underlying messages behind the song as well.
Way HomeKim Soo Hyun
This is a gem of a ballad sung by actor Kim Soo-hyun.
Its April 2024 release sparked major buzz.
Produced as part of the OST for the drama “Queen of Tears,” it also stars Kim Soo-hyun himself.
His emotionally rich vocals are striking, and the melody—where heartache and warmth coexist—gently seeps into your heart.
While it looks back on beautiful memories of the past, it’s filled with hope to reclaim a lost love.
It’s a track that leaves a deep afterglow, perfectly suited to color the drama’s moving climax.
Heart Flutter(떨림)dori
This is a captivating track by DORI, wrapped in the sweet melodies of R&B.
Produced by him, the song was released in April 2024 as OST Part 10 for the drama “Queen of Tears.” The lyrics—singing of a sparkle like the night sky and a love as precious as a gem—leave a strong impression, beautifully capturing the flutter of a heart at the very moment of falling in love.
In harmony with the story woven throughout the drama, it delicately portrays subtle emotional shifts, which is one of its charms.
It’s a heartwarming number that makes you want to listen while thinking of someone special.
BeautifulCrush
Featuring Crush’s beautiful vocals, “Beautiful” was an insert song in Goblin.
Its elegant atmosphere heightened the story with the Goblin’s suddenly appearing girlfriend.
This masterpiece, which pleads “I want you by my side forever,” has continued to be loved even after the show ended, inspiring covers by many different artists.
Spring Snow10cm
A song by the popular Korean artist 10CM.
Released in May 2024, it was featured as part of the OST for the drama “Lovely Runner.” Kwon Jung-yeol’s gentle vocals and delicate arrangement are striking, and the lyrics—layering the arrival of spring with a fleeting love—resonate deeply.
The enchanting concept likens the story of lovers reunited after a long time to spring snow.
It’s a warm yet bittersweet track that leaves a lingering echo, as if rekindling memories with someone dear.
I Think I DidYoo Hwe Seung
This song captures the ache of unrequited love, with the memorable vocals of Yoo Hwe Seung, the lead singer of the popular Korean band N.Flying.
Released in May 2024, it was featured on the soundtrack of the drama “Lovely Runner.” Yoo Hwe Seung is also active as a solo artist and musical actor.
The song begins with a scene of spending the night with friends and unfolds into heartfelt lyrics about a special someone that truly resonate.
Its charm lies in the skillful portrayal of the frustration and inner conflict that come with love.
The moment of mustering the courage to confess draws you in with a melody that seems to sync with the stirrings of the heart.
It’s a song I’d recommend to anyone wrestling with love.