[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)
We’re AlreadyKIMMUSEUM
The drama Nevertheless, starring Han So-hee, tells a heartrending story of a woman scarred by love, which drew a strong response.
From its OST, we’re featuring “We’re Already.” This track is by the singer Kim Museum and gently portrays the inner feelings of a man and woman who are more than friends but not yet lovers, as well as the way their feelings grow.
Even if you haven’t seen the drama, you’ll likely relate.
However, since the lyrics are linked to the story, watching it will draw you even deeper into its world.
안녕Paul Kim
It’s a track that captivates with a lean, acoustic sound.
The song opens with a gentle, flowing piano.
As the simple piano accompaniment continues, the lyrics are delivered with a soft, whisper-like voice.
In the chorus, the addition of warm acoustic guitar broadens the sound and leads you into an even wider sonic world.
Marry YouBruno Mars
A track released by Bruno Mars in 2011.
It has been certified Platinum in four countries.
It was used in the Korean TV drama “My Love from Another Star.” In the TV drama “Glee,” which aired in November 2010, a version performed by the Glee cast was featured.
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.
[Korean Drama OST] Classic Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces (61–70)
그 밤 (The Night)Eric Nam
This is the OST for Boyfriend.
The melody is really beautiful and has a warm atmosphere.
Eric Nam’s gentle voice sinks in.
It matches the drama’s worldview and makes you feel even kinder.
I’m sure those who watched the drama feel especially attached to it.
Cherry Blossom Love SongCHEN
D.O.
from the boy group EXO plays the lead role.
It’s a love story set in the Joseon era.
A man and woman who were separated in childhood meet again after each has changed their identity.
While hiding the truth from each other, they become husband and wife…
Even as a historical drama, it portrays the bond between the couple with depth.
This is a song where you can feel the strength of their love.
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.