K-Drama OST, Completing the Drama You Listen To: Mastering the Hottest OST Masterpieces
The popularity of K-dramas has recently brought significant attention to drama OSTs. Beyond simple background music, they play a crucial role in heightening the drama’s emotions and increasing immersion, creating a new trend of ‘dramas you listen to.’ Today, we introduce a selection of the hottest drama OST masterpieces.
Part 1: ‘Queen of Tears’ โ Capturing the Emotions of Ardent Love
‘Queen of Tears’ is a drama depicting the thrilling crisis and rekindled love story between Hong Hae-in (Kim Ji-won), the third-generation chaebol of Queens Group, and Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun), the son of a rural Yongdu-ri village chief. The OSTs that deepen the drama’s poignant atmosphere are as follows:
- ‘Sorry, Hate You, Love You’ โ 10CM: This song delicately expresses Baek Hyun-woo’s complex emotions towards Hong Hae-in. 10CM’s unique sweet voice resonates with listeners.
- ‘Back To Me’ โ Heize: This song captures Hong Hae-in’s tender feelings for Baek Hyun-woo after her terminal diagnosis. Heize’s powerful vocals maximize the sad emotions.
- ‘Last Chance’ โ Kim Na-young: The lyrics, which seem to hint at the two protagonists’ intertwined fate, are impressive. Kim Na-young’s poignant voice adds to the drama’s tension.
Part 2: ‘Lovely Runner’ โ Singing the Flutter of Fresh First Love
‘Lovely Runner’ is a drama about the struggles of Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon), a devoted fan who travels back in time to save Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok), a famous artist who gave her the will to live when she had lost it. The OSTs that capture the flutter of fresh first love are as follows:
- ‘Sudden Shower’ โ Soyeon: This is a self-composed song by Ryu Sun-jae, expressing his tender feelings for Sol. The lyrics and melody, which seem to perfectly embody Ryu Sun-jae’s emotions, are impressive.
- ‘Star’ โ Byeon Woo-seok: This song is sung by Byeon Woo-seok, who plays Ryu Sun-jae, the vocalist of the band Eclipse in the drama. The refreshing melody and Byeon Woo-seok’s sweet voice further elevate the drama’s atmosphere.
- ‘Run Run’ โ Minseo: This song captures the flutter of fresh first love, expressing Im Sol’s overwhelming emotions for Ryu Sun-jae. Minseo’s clear voice adds to the drama’s bright and positive atmosphere.
Part 3: OST, Beyond Drama, Into a Work of Art
Drama OSTs have now become more than just background music; they are crucial elements that allow us to cherish the drama’s emotion and lingering resonance for a long time. We look forward to seeing what other dramas and OSTs will make us laugh and cry in the future.
A less common opinion, but: Recent drama OSTs are focusing not just on enhancing the drama’s atmosphere, but also on increasing their completeness as independent musical works. In particular, the participation of famous singers and lyrics that reflect the drama’s story captivate the hearts of not only drama fans but also music fans.
Which OST was your favorite? Let’s discuss in the comments โ please be mindful of spoilers!
