OST is an abbreviation for the original soundtrack as in the background songs from movies, televisions shows, or video games. In Korean dramas, OST is a must thing. Almost every Korean drama has a beautiful OST that compliments the storyline of the show. It gives the audience all types of emotions from being happy to sad, from feeling lonely to being in a mood for a dance. It takes its audience on a roller coaster ride. Most of these songs are sung by their main lead, which makes it even more interesting.
South Korea’s film industry is brimming with talent. Celebrities can act, sing, dance, do modelling, they are almost good at everything. It makes them all-rounders. There are many actors who have incredibly good voices who are now showing their talents by singing their OST. Apart from blessing our eyes, now, they are blessing our ears as well. Here is a list of the top ten actors who sang their OSTs, spanning from Park Seo-joon to Seo In-guk.
1. Park Seo-Joon
The brilliant actor who has always been famous for his charming personality is blessed with a good voice too. He has sung many OST for his dramas, including She Was Pretty, Kill Me Heal Me, Hwarang, A Witch’s Love, Dream High 2. His voice is a treat for the ears.
2. Song Joong-Ki
The actor from the immensely successful television series 'Descendants of the Sun’ demonstrated his vocal abilities on OST for his film Penny Pitcher and his drama The Innocent Man. With his singing skills, he broke his way into more fame and thus was able to steal even more hearts with his melodious voice.
3. Park Hyung-Sik
Singer from the boy band ZE: A who is also an actor who appeared in many dramas have sung OST for his dramas in his beautiful voice, it includes High Society and Strong Woman Do Bong Soon.
4. Lee Min-Ho
Everyone’s favourite actor rose to fame after starring in the drama ‘Boys Over Flower’, and for the same drama, he sang his first OST which grabbed all the attention, and “Painful Love” for his television series The Heirs.
5. Ji Chang-Wook
Notable for playing the lead role in the drama ‘Smile Again’ actor has become popular with all his hit dramas and he singing his OST sounds perfect to the fans worldwide. His OSTs for the drama include Warrior Baek Dong-soo, Five Fingers, Healer, Suspicious Partner, Melting Me Softly.
6. Kim Soo-Hyun
This heartthrob actor from ‘My Love from the Star’ not only sang his OST for few dramas, but for nearly every drama he starred in, including My Love from the Star, Dream High, and Moon Embracing the Sun.
7. Lee Jong-Suk
The actor currently filming for his movie ‘Decibel’ made his singing debut with OST for his drama While you were Sleeping. His song showcased his ability to carry a perfect tune.
8. Park Bo-Gum
In 2016 the versatile actor sang his OST for the television series Love in the Moonlight.He surprised his fans with his melodious voice and proved how well he could sing besides acting.
9. Joo Won
Best known for his roles in ‘King of Baking’ ‘Good Doctor’ 33 years old actor has sung many OSTs for his dramas, including King of the Baking, Bridal Mask, Good Doctor.
10. Seo In-Guk
As the actor started his journey in the entertainment industry as a singer, it comes as no surprise that he can sing wonderfully. He starred in the drama ‘Mater’s Sun’ and sang his OST for the same drama which is still remembered today.
