[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 Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces (51–60)
I love you, I rememberI.O.I

I.O.I often sing up-tempo songs, but this track starts off at an unusually slow tempo.
You can hear a different side of I.O.I’s vocals.
It’s also a beautiful song with plenty of clear, feminine high notes.
You fell in love with me.Yonfa

It’s a song that the cold, arrogant version of Yonghwa—different from the real Yonghwa—sang in the drama.
The lyrics include the phrase “You like me, right?”—which is also the drama’s title—many times.
Since CNBLUE is a band, it features the cool, distinctive voice you’d expect from a band’s lead vocalist.
다시 난, 여기 (Here I Am Again)Yerin Baek

The hit drama Crash Landing on You, which became a social phenomenon.
In episode 6, the song playing during the romantic scene where the two leads see the first snowfall is Here I Am Again.
Sung by vocalist Baek Yerin, this ballad captures a romantic snowy setting and the emotions of the two characters.
With its theme of anxiety about possibly never meeting again, it’s a song you might want to listen to while thinking of someone special.
FOREVERD.O

A ballad that fuses a heartwarming melody with delicate vocals.
D.O., the main vocalist of EXO, released it in April 2025 as part of the OST for the drama “Someday, a Wise Resident Life.” The gentle tones of piano and strings leave a strong impression, and the song richly conveys the importance of supporting one another.
D.O.’s soft voice combined with the melodic lines delivers an even deeper emotional impact.
It harmonizes beautifully with the drama’s moving story and is sure to resonate with viewers.
It’s a wonderful track that makes you want to cherish the bonds you share with your loved ones.
[Korean Drama OST] Classic Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces (61–70)
For youChen, Bekuhyon, Shiumin

A famous song by three EXO members; these three recently formed the unit CBX and debuted.
This track was the ending theme of a drama in which one of them, Baekhyun, appeared, and you can hear the trio’s beautiful vocal harmonies.
in the nane of loveKEN

This song plays during the protagonist’s cool scenes in the drama.
The song itself is cool, and the singer’s voice is cool too, so everything works together in a great balance to enhance the drama.
The occasional English lyrics also add to its coolness.
All with youTeyon

In this song by Girls’ Generation’s vocalist Taeyeon, not only is Taeyeon an excellent singer, but her clear voice suits the drama perfectly and enhances it.
In the chorus, you can hear Taeyeon’s beautiful high notes, and you can enjoy a ballad that’s different from the usual Girls’ Generation songs.


