[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.
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[Korean Drama OST] Classic Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces (91–100)
EverytimeChen & Punch
EXO’s vocalist Chen harmonizing with the female voice is so beautiful that I can’t help but smile as I listen.
This drama has quite a few heavy scenes, and there are many moments that make you feel sad, but Chen’s voice in this song gives me a sense of comfort.
Not OverGaho
A romantic suspense set in a royal family that doesn’t exist in modern-day Korea.
An actress who suddenly becomes a royal bride finds herself drawn to a bodyguard driven by revenge.
Alongside the romance, the mysterious incidents within the royal household are a major highlight.
“Not Over” poignantly portrays the protagonist’s unwavering determination to exact revenge and the heroine’s inner turmoil as she’s pulled into the royal family’s conspiracies.
Be the OneJeff Bernat
Jeff Bernat is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter and producer.
Based in Los Angeles, he enjoys great popularity in South Korea.
This track was released in 2014 and was used in the Korean TV drama “Fated to Love You.”
Who’ll Stop The RainCreedence Clearwater Revival
A track released in 1970 by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Although it is often interpreted as a protest against the Vietnam War, it was actually inspired by their live performance at Woodstock, which took place in the rain.
It was used in the Korean TV drama “Love Rain.”
Ship and The GlobeKae Sun
Kwaku Darko-Mensah Jnr., who performs under the name Kae Sun, is a Canadian singer-songwriter.
This track was released as a single in 2012.
It was used in the Korean television drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” which aired in 2014.
You Are My DestinyPaul Anka
A track produced by Canadian-American singer-songwriter and actor Paul Anka, released in 1957.
It became a hit in the United Kingdom and other countries, reaching No.
7 on the U.S.
charts.
It was used in the Korean TV drama “My Love From Another Star.”
ForeverStratovarius
Stratovarius is a power metal band formed in Finland in 1984.
This track, included on the album Episode, was released in 1996 and reached No.
21 on the Finnish charts.
It was used in the South Korean TV drama First Love.
(They Long To Be) Close To YouCarpenters
A track written by the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
It has been recorded by many artists, including Dusty Springfield.
This version by The Carpenters, released in 1970, was used in the 1989 film Parenthood and the Korean drama She Was Pretty.
One DayKim Min Seung
An action romantic comedy starring So Ji-sub, the master of the smoldering side glance.
While it has suspense elements, half of the story focuses on childcare.
So Ji-sub plays a top-notch spy who, by a twist of fate, ends up taking care of his neighbor’s twins.
“One day” plays during scenes where the spy is doing his best at parenting.
The song warmly portrays how a man who had nothing to do with childcare gradually has a change of heart.
Wake UpThe Arcade Fire
A catchy yet deeply meaningful track released in 2004 by Arcade Fire.
It’s also known for being used as the opening for U2’s 2005–2006 world tour.
It was featured in the Korean TV drama White Christmas, and sampled in Kids and Explosions’ 2010 track Hand of Action.