[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 OSTs] Classic fan-favorite songs that color the story: Best Masterpieces (111–120)
HeartIU
Lee Ji-eun, who performs under the name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress active since 2008.
This track was released in 2015 and reached No.
1 on the Korean charts.
It was used in the 2015 South Korean television drama The Producers.
A Little BraverNew Empire
New Empire was an Australian rock band active from 2005 to 2015.
They were also known for supporting tours by acts like Good Charlotte and Owl City.
This track is featured on their 2014 album “In A Breath” and was used in the Korean TV drama “Uncontrollably Fond.”
Happy HappySong Bo-Ram
“Happy Happy,” sung by Son Boram.
This track was used in the TV drama “My Girl,” which aired from 2005 to 2006 and won an SBS Drama Award.
The show follows a romance between a cool chaebol heir and a cute swindler.
I want to see you so badly it drives me crazy.Teyon
It’s a song by Girls’ Generation’s vocalist Taeyeon, the theme song for King.
This track often plays toward the end of the drama, and in scenes where the tension rises so much you almost forget to breathe, Taeyeon’s voice comes in to heighten the atmosphere even further, making it all the more gripping.
쿵쿵쿵（Thumping）Kimu Minsun
A light, medium-tempo track from the 2015 drama She Was Pretty’s OST.
It mirrors the feelings of the protagonist, Ji Sung-joon, who wakes up thinking of his lover but feels insecure when he looks in the mirror and thinks he looks unattractive.
The title would be something like “Doki Doki Doki” in Japanese, charmingly likening a racing heartbeat to music.
Kim Min-seung’s sprightly vocals also give the song a warm, comforting feel.
The Look In Your EyesWONHEE
Wonhee skillfully navigates clear, bright highs and gentle lows.
She debuted in March 2024 as a member of the girl group ILLIT, and with this song she also makes her first attempt at a drama OST for “Spring of the Four Seasons: Our Season of Love.” Warm strings layer over a calm piano melody as her translucent voice weaves the story.
Carefully expressing the feeling of gazing at one’s love reflected in their eyes, this piece pairs beautifully with the drama’s moving scenes.
Wrapped in a spring-breeze softness, it’s a lovely ballad that tenderly embraces the ache of unrequited love.
GOLucy
This song was released as the first OST for the fantasy human drama “High School Return of a Gangster,” which is based on a web novel.
The vocalist is Choi Sang-yeop, frontman of the band LUCY, known for their distinctive violin-driven sound.
It exudes the radiant atmosphere characteristic of LUCY, with an upbeat band sound, refreshing melody, and soaring high-tone vocals that lift your spirits.