[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.
Playlist
| [Korean Drama OSTs] Classic Popular Songs That Color the Story: Best Masterpieces | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Sudden ShowerEclipse |  play_arrow | Korean drama OST, a bittersweet love song |
| 2east | Stay With MeCHANYEOL, PUNCH |  play_arrow | The OST of Goblin: an emotional love song |
| 3east | Way HomeKim Soo Hyun |  play_arrow | Kim Soo-hyun’s moving love song |
| 4east | Heart Flutter(떨림)dori |  play_arrow | Sweet R&B that delicately expresses the feelings of love |
| 5east | BeautifulCrush |  play_arrow | The beautiful insert song from Goblin, “Beautiful.” |
| 6east | Spring Snow10cm |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song like spring snow |
| 7east | I Think I DidYoo Hwe Seung |  play_arrow | An impressive N.Flying song that portrays feelings of love |
| 8east | PromiseChoi Yu Ree |  play_arrow | A love song that resonates in the heart with a clear, transparent singing voice |
| 9east | Reaching for youZEROBASEONE |  play_arrow | ZEROBASEONE delivers moving emotions through a drama OST. |
| 10east | Every Moment Of YouSon Shigyon(SUNG SI KYUNG) |  | In the OST of the Korean drama “My Love from the Star”… |
| 11east | 괜찮아 (It’s okay)Jejun (KIM JAE JOONG) |  play_arrow | Jaejoong’s OST, an encouraging song that resonates with the heart |
| 12east | MeltingCHEEZE |  play_arrow | Office romance, drama OST, expressing sweet emotions |
| 13east | BeautifulPunch |  play_arrow | An inspiring courtroom drama OST presented by Punch |
| 14east | With YouWINTER |  play_arrow | Aespa’s Winter’s bittersweet love song warms the heart. |
| 15east | All I do(그대만 떠올라)Roy Kim |  play_arrow | OST of the romance drama starring Lee Jong-suk |
| 16east | ButterflyJ.UNA |  play_arrow | The OST of the drama “Nevertheless,” |
| 17east | Every Day, Every Moment)Paul Kim |  play_arrow | A love song filled with heartfelt feelings |
| 18east | Lean On MePark Hyung Sik |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys the importance of supporting one another |
| 19east | What are weHA SUNG WOON |  play_arrow | The poignant OST of the drama “Love Next Door” |
| 20east | It’s youHenry |  play_arrow | An emotive singing voice and piano that stir the heart |
| 21east | from now onKim Min-seon |  play_arrow | A lively, high-pitched voice makes this song appealing |
| 22east | Moonlight Drawn by CloudsGUMMY |  play_arrow | A bittersweet ballad with female vocals |
| 23east | When the Day ComesTOMORROW X TOGETHER |  play_arrow | A song that weaves together the bittersweetness and hope of youth |
| 24east | A little bit moreJINHO (PENTAGON), Rothy |  play_arrow | Drama OST: melodies for piano and strings |
| 25east | Remember meGUMMY(거미) |  play_arrow | Hotel Del Luna: IU and the OST are trending |
| 26east | Even if I die, it’s you.JIN,V |  play_arrow | Hit songs by members of a popular band from South Korea |
| 27east | 영화 같던 날 (The Day We Met)CHEEZE(치즈) |  play_arrow | Enigmatic music captivates those who listen. |
| 28east | Love, MaybeMeloMance |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Business Proposal' is popular. |
| 29east | Say YesLoco, Punch |  play_arrow | An exquisite track with female vocals and male rap |
| 30east | My DestinySEUNGMIN |  play_arrow | Seungmin’s gem-like love song |
| 31east | 우연인 듯 운명 (But it’s Destiny)10cm |  play_arrow | The iconic theme song of ‘Crash Landing on You’ resonates with the heart. |
| 32east | On Such a DayWINTER |  play_arrow | Winter's ballad heals the heart. |
| 33east | Like A DreamMINNIE |  play_arrow | A song that gently expresses feelings for a lost love |
| 34east | Heavenly Ever After (천국보다 아름다운)Lim Young Woong |  play_arrow | Ballad by trot singer Lim Young-woong |
| 35east | I’ll come pick you up.Standing Egg |  play_arrow | The poignant voice of the drama’s theme song resonates in my heart. |
| 36east | Because I only see youKim Na Young |  play_arrow | A romantic drama starring Park Min-young and Park Seo-joon |
| 37east | Shape of My HeartSting |  play_arrow | Sampling of music tracks and use in audiovisual works |
| 38east | 별, 우리 (Star)서인국 (Seo Inguk), 정소민 (Jung So Min) |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring melody of the classical guitar |
| 39east | D-DayJunggigo |  play_arrow | Theme song of a drama based on a manga, emotions on a first date |
| 40east | BoyfriendYEONJUN |  play_arrow | Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s OST song |
| 41east | Last ChanceSo Soo Bin |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of the pain of parting |
| 42east | You&IKim Jong Wan (NELL) |  play_arrow | Kim Bok Joo OST, soothing gentle vocals that heal |
| 43east | Start OverGaho |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of Itaewon Class |
| 44east | 아로하 (Aloha)조정석 (CHO JUNG SEOK) |  play_arrow | Hit drama OST, a beautiful love song |
| 45east | She IsLEE MU JIN, SOLE |  play_arrow | Remake songs by Korean singers, moving music |
| 46east | DreamBolbbalgan4 |  play_arrow | The main theme song of Hwarang, featuring an impressive female vocal |
| 47east | Let us just loveA Pink |  play_arrow | Cute Apink with a cool song included |
| 48east | Brave김종완(of NELL) |  play_arrow | A heart-touching theme song from a smash-hit drama |
| 49east | Midnight Walk (밤 산책)IU |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that depicts the quiet of the night |
| 50east | StarlightTAEIL |  play_arrow | An inspiring cheer song that captures the brilliance of youth |
| 51east | Marry YouBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s smash hit song and international popularity |
| 52east | We’re AlreadyKIMMUSEUM |  play_arrow | A heartrending love drama about a woman bearing emotional scars |
| 53east | Sunny DayANYUJIN (IVE) |  play_arrow | Ahn Yujin, who is active as the leader of IVE… |
| 54east | 고백 (ft. 시진)신비 SinB (여자친구 GFRIEND) |  play_arrow | A song with a cute singing voice and heartwarming lyrics |
| 55east | Spring days passJO YURI |  play_arrow | Cho Yuri’s drama OST, Spring Journey |
| 56east | Something In The RainRachael Yamagata |  play_arrow | A romantic drama about a younger man and an older woman |
| 57east | I love you, I rememberI.O.I |  play_arrow | I.O.I’s slow-tempo, beautiful vocals |
| 58east | You fell in love with me.Yonfa |  play_arrow | Yonghwa’s irresistible, bossy charm in his songs and dramas |
| 59east | 다시 난, 여기 (Here I Am Again)Yerin Baek |  play_arrow | The moving insert song from “Crash Landing on You” |
| 60east | FOREVERD.O |  play_arrow | Express emotion through a heartwarming ballad |
| 61east | For youChen, Bekuhyon, Shiumin |  play_arrow | CBX songs by EXO's Baekhyun and others |
| 62east | in the nane of loveKEN |  play_arrow | Iconic songs that color the protagonist’s scenes in dramas |
| 63east | All with youTeyon |  play_arrow | Taeyeon’s singing voice colors the drama. |
| 64east | 안녕Paul Kim |  play_arrow | A captivating song with a gentle singing voice and quiet piano |
| 65east | Surfing in the MoonlightTXT(TOMORROW X TOGETHER) |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of youth, coloring the stillness of the night |
| 66east | 그 밤 (The Night)Eric Nam |  play_arrow | Boyfriend OST, a gentle singing voice that sinks in |
| 67east | Beautiful SundayDaniel Boone |  play_arrow | The classic song “Beautiful Sunday” became an international hit. |
| 68east | Heavenly fateLEE CHANGSUB |  play_arrow | BTOB Changsub’s heartbreaking love song |
| 69east | It Has To Be YouABOUT |  play_arrow | The Fierce College Entrance Exam Battle in South Korea and a Family’s Story |
| 70east | Changmin (2AM)Moment |  play_arrow | The essence of a drama where poignant songs resonate with the heart |
| 71east | i’m sayingI Hongi |  play_arrow | Hongki's singing voice enhances the drama. |
| 72east | Because it’s you.Tifanii |  play_arrow | Tiffany’s heartrending vocals on the Love Rain OST |
| 73east | Signs of LoveINFINITE F |  play_arrow | This song is by the younger-line members of INFINITE… |
| 74east | Someday, Somehow (Feat.Hodge)U-mb5 |  play_arrow | A Moving Tale of a Judge’s Love and Justice |
| 75east | 사는게 다 (Life goes like that)YOYOMI |  play_arrow | Drama OST, a soothing song that resonates with the heart |
| 76north_east | 21CHAERYEONG (ITZY) |  play_arrow | Chae-ryeong from ITZY sings the drama “Monst… |
| 77north_east | You, upon whom the stars pour downDICKPUNKS |  play_arrow | Fun tempo, song with an androgynous voice |
| 78north_east | smoothlyI he in |  play_arrow | A song of a cute voice and a heart that’s being dyed/colored (falling under its spell) |
| 79south_east | Because of youBEAST |  play_arrow | The poignant ballad from the drama “My Princess” |
| 80east | The WayOmuji |  play_arrow | The cute GFriend theme song from Shopping King Louie |
| 81east | HeroFamily of The Year |  play_arrow | Songs by a US rock band popular in the media |
| 82east | EverytimeChen & Punch |  play_arrow | Healed by EXO’s singing voices, my heart feels warm. |
| 83east | Yes, try smiling.M Signal |  play_arrow | A bittersweet ballad of a man and a woman, sung in place of a voice. |
| 84east | ForeverStratovarius |  play_arrow | Signature song(s) of the power metal band Stratovarius |
| 85east | (They Long To Be) Close To YouCarpenters |  play_arrow | Classic hit from the ’60s, a masterpiece by The Carpenters |
| 86east | God’s move (a divine move)Yan Yosopu |  play_arrow | The Hwarang drama—Yoseob’s inserted song is good. |
| 87east | promiseA.N.JELL |  play_arrow | Songs by ANJELL including Jang Keun-suk |
| 88east | Cherry Blossom Love SongCHEN |  play_arrow | A tale of reunion and love in the Joseon era |
| 89east | Beautiful MomentK.will |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love story about a man and a woman who can’t remember faces |
| 90east | Love is like rainchangun soku |  play_arrow | A lead singer’s love song interwoven with rain and heartbeats |
| 91east | CLAIRGilbert O’Sullivan |  play_arrow | A sad love song becomes a hit |
| 92east | Christmas TreeV |  play_arrow | Theme song for a reunited-ex-lovers drama: V’s heartrending track |
| 93east | Don’t run awayMotte |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of love |
| 94east | Just StayHyolyn |  play_arrow | A timeless, pure coming-of-age love story |
| 95east | Who’ll Stop The RainCreedence Clearwater Revival |  play_arrow | The background of the famous song that evokes the Vietnam War |
| 96east | Ship and The GlobeKae Sun |  play_arrow | A song by the Canadian singer Kae Sun |
| 97east | You Are My DestinyPaul Anka |  play_arrow | Paul Anka’s classic becomes a big hit overseas |
| 98east | MemoriesBabylon |  play_arrow | A tale of free-spirited lawyers and justice |
| 99east | One DayKim Min Seung |  play_arrow | A story about a spy struggling to raise twin children |
| 100east | Wake UpThe Arcade Fire |  play_arrow | A classic hit by a Canadian band is making waves worldwide. |
| 101east | Fire GazingKyoung Seo |  play_arrow | A sentimental ballad from the OST of a Korean drama by Kyoungseo |
| 102east | FutureRed Velvet |  play_arrow | The masterpiece 'Future' moves the heart with its impressive music. |
| 103east | The Look In Your EyesWONHEE |  play_arrow | WONHEE moved by ILLIT's debut song |
| 104east | Don’t you know (모르시나요)Davichi |  play_arrow | A wistful ballad from the IRIS II OST |
| 105east | Not OverGaho |  play_arrow | A Secret Romance Suspense Tale Set in the Imperial Court |
| 106east | Be the OneJeff Bernat |  play_arrow | A Filipino-American musician popular in South Korea |
| 107east | A Little GirlOH HYUK |  play_arrow | A classic song performed by a Korean band |
| 108east | Somewhere in This UniverseSEUNGKWAN |  play_arrow | Seungkwan’s emotionally rich ballad |
| 109east | Crazy In LoveBeyonce ft. Jay Z |  play_arrow | Beyoncé and Jay-Z's award-winning collaborative song |
| 110east | A RaceGo Younjung, Shin Sia, Kang Youseok, Han Yeji |  play_arrow | An emotional rock ballad performed by four actors |
| 111east | I want to see you so badly it drives me crazy.Teyon |  play_arrow | Taeyeon's song that elevates the drama scene |
| 112east | Dream HighIU, Kim Soo Hyun,Taecyeon, Eunjung, Suzy, Wooyoung |  play_arrow | Dream High OST, a famous song by a star-studded lineup |
| 113east | What IfPLAVE |  play_arrow | Drama OST: a sensibility that weaves a heartrending love |
| 114east | SummerLIZ (IVE) |  play_arrow | IVE’s Liz sings her first solo OST… |
| 115east | HeartIU |  play_arrow | A popular song sung by IU used in a drama |
| 116east | A Little BraverNew Empire |  play_arrow | Australian rock band active overseas |
| 117east | stand by meSHINee |  play_arrow | Onew and Jonghyun's song by SHINee |
| 118east | Happy HappySong Bo-Ram |  play_arrow | The theme song of “My Girl,” a cute tune |
| 119east | Ode To My FamilyThe Cranberries |  play_arrow | Rock spirit and love for Ireland |
| 120east | Passionate to meYounha |  play_arrow | Younha, a popular South Korean singer and songwriter |
| 121east | LOVELyn, HanHae |  play_arrow | A love story between an AI and a human, starring and sung by SO and HANE |
| 122east | 첫눈이 온다구요이정석 |  play_arrow | Drama “Reply 1988: A Sketch of Love”… |
| 123east | Don’t ForgetBaek Ji Young, Jang Ji Eun |  play_arrow | Love between a soldier and a student, betrayal and inner conflict |
| 124east | AlienArco |  play_arrow | A song from the album was used in a Korean drama. |
| 125east | From the beginning until now (from the beginning to the present)Ryu |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'Winter Sonata,' a sorrowful love song |
| 126east | StarOnestar |  play_arrow | Iconic OST songs from dramas featuring EXO |
| 127east | San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)Scott McKenzie |  play_arrow | Pop festival song of San Francisco |
| 128east | April Come She WillSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Simon & Garfunkel |
| 129east | LET IT BE METhe Everly Brothers |  play_arrow | The famous song from the film “Love Rain” |
| 130east | Cross My MindTwin Forks |  play_arrow | Florida folk-rock band’s EP is a big hit |
| 131east | When You Hold Me TightYael Meyer |  play_arrow | Yael Meyer, a Los Angeles-based musician |
| 132east | DON’T TRUST ME3OH!3 |  play_arrow | A smash hit by an electronic duo |
| 133east | Waikiki WonderlandUlala Session |  play_arrow | Love and Dreams of Young People at a Guesthouse |
| 134east | 쿵쿵쿵（Thumping）Kimu Minsun |  play_arrow | Feelings of a lovelorn protagonist in a romance drama OST |
| 135east | GOLucy |  play_arrow | A fantasy hu—based on a web novel |
| 136east | Careless WhisperGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | A massive hit from the ’80s, popular worldwide |
| 137east | Annie’s SongJohn Denver |  play_arrow | The American singer’s smash hit song “Take Me H” |
| 138east | Eternal LoveMichael Learns to Rock |  play_arrow | Globally popular Danish pop band |
| 139east | Bang BangNancy Sinatra |  play_arrow | A cover of Cher’s song, famous from the movie |
| 140east | Leave it all behindWonstein |  play_arrow | A ballad song that resonates with the heart of a Korean rapper |
| 141east | Ring My BellSuzy |  play_arrow | Kim Woo-bin-starring drama OST, soothing |
| 142east | When Night falls (긴 밤이 오면)Eddy Kim (에디킴) |  play_arrow | “When the Long Night Comes” is a moving love song. |