[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)
Christmas TreeV
Starring Choi Woo-shik and Kim Da-mi, this romance drama, Our Beloved Summer, about former lovers who never wanted to meet again, features this song in Part 5.
Sung by V of BTS, known for his overwhelming charisma and beauty, the track expresses how love deepens as each small moment accumulates.
Listening to it makes you want to convey your honest feelings.
With its sparse, graceful arrangement and V’s sultry vocals, it envelops you in both poignancy and powerful emotion.
Don’t run awayMotte
A track that stands out for singer-songwriter Motteu’s delicate guitar melodies.
Released in September 2018 as part of the web drama A-TEEN’s OST, this piece was written and composed by Motte, gently singing of both the anxieties and hopes of love.
With a clear, transparent vocal tone and a simple yet resonant melodic line, it gradually conveys sincere feelings toward the other person.
The acoustic guitar–centered arrangement is pleasant and naturally captures emotional nuances.
It’s a perfect song for contemplative nights or moments when you want to spend time in calm.
Just StayHyolyn
Shin Hye-sun and younger-actor type Yang Se-jong starred in it.
It’s a love story between a heroine who lost consciousness at 17 and woke up at 30, and a young man who has closed himself off from the world.
“Just Stay” sings about the romance between two people who are 30 years old yet as pure as teenagers.
You can’t help but feel your heart flutter as these two, each bearing their own wounds, sometimes clash yet grow closer.
It would be wonderful to experience a straightforward, school-days kind of love even at an adult age.
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.”
MemoriesBabylon
A legal drama starring Lee Joon-gi.
A free-spirited lawyer who refuses to be boxed in teams up with a passionate heroine attorney to fight for justice.
There’s a romance element, but it also blends suspense, action, and even comedy, making it incredibly engaging.
“Memories” conveys how the two leads truly connect and sing about being the best partners.