The popularity of Korean drama OSTs needs no introduction. The popularity and the demand for OSTs are growing and capturing viewers from all over the world. Each drama has its theme, and the OSTs help to convey these themes through beautiful lyrics and voices of singers, which evoke emotions in the audience. Another specialty of OSTs is their melody which immediately registers and is catchy for the audience to groove. Here are 10 OSTs that captured the hearts of international fans.
1. Christmas Tree By V Of BTS
The South Korean idol/actor Kim TaeHyung also known as V of BTS, sang the song Christmas Tree for the drama Our Beloved Summer starring Choi Woo Shik and Kim DaMi. The song gained a considerable fanbase making the song debut on the Billboard. The music was praised not only for its deep vocals but how well it suited the drama and the scenes. The lyrics written by Nam Hye Seung brought every stage with sentiments attached.
2. Every Time By Chen And Punch
The idol group member Chen and singer Punch created magic with their voices to create the OST of the drama Descendants of the Sun. The song still rules the music world as the singers continue to perform the song live even now. This song broke records on youtube. The perfect blend of their voices created magic not only in the drama but also in the hearts of the audience.
3. With You By Jimin And Ha Sung Woon
Another member of BTS, Jimin paired up with singer Ha Sung- Woon to create magic with the song With You for the drama Our Blues. The moment the news broke, the audience already anticipated a masterpiece that Ha Sung- Woon and Jimin delivered. The song has a blend of Korean and English languages which blended well with the singers voices and provided a natural act. The cast of the drama, the singers, and the lyrics contributed to capturing the hearts of millions worldwide.
4. Heartbeat By Suran
Heartbeat By Suran from the drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon starring Park Bo-Young and Park Hyung- Sik became an instant favorite of many. The voice of Suran and the visuals of the actors complimented so well that it was hard to miss the song. The lyrics which conveyed the cute relationship between the pair were too hard not to resonate.
5. Love Me Like That By Sam Kim
The drama gained the spotlight not only for its storyline but also for its soundtracks. The song Love Me Like That By Sam Kim starring Song Kang and Han So Hee. The most exciting part of the song is that the lyrics and the music are in English which connects both local and international fans. The song became an instant hit after its release, with tons of covers, views on youtube, and streams on music apps like Spotify.
6. Breaking Down By Ailee
Ailee lent her voice to the hit song Breaking Down for the drama Doom at your service starring Seo In-guk and Park Bo-young. The song is beautifully structured and with excellent cinematographic timing. Ailee is known for her themes of intense, provocative, and emotional songs, which matched the theme of the drama.
7. Adrenaline By Solar
Another K- Pop idol who lent her voice to a K- drama OST is MAMOOs leader Solar. Solar sang the song Adrenaline for the drama Vincenzo starring Song Joong-ki and Jeon Yeo-been. Solar sang the English version of the song, which matches the genre of the drama. Solar’s voice matched the dark Italian mafia theme, which makes it a seamless stream.
8. Yours By Jin
Joining the list of idols lending their voice to K- drama OST is the oldest member Jin of BTS. Jin. The drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji- Hyun and Ju Ji-hoon became the center of attention for the return of the actress Jun Ji- Hyun, and the song by Jin was a present for the fans. The song became an instant hit in various countries and on many streaming platforms.
9. Can’t Go By Ben
The drama Because this is my first life became an instant favorite among K- drama lovers, and the OST contributed to it. The drama starring Jung So-min and Lee Min-Ki has one of the most beautiful songs that connected with fans worldwide The song Can’t go by by Ben reflects the real, pure, and navigating emotions of life which instantly clicked with a lot of fans around the world.
10. Stay With Me By Chanyeol And Punch
The drama ‘Goblin’ starring Gong Yoo, Kim Go- Eun, Lee Dong- Wook and Yoo In- na received love for its storyline and its songs. All the songs from the drama are considered to be a masterpiece, and Stay with Me by Punch and Chan became a go-to song for many.
