As popular as K-dramas themselves are their Original Soundtracks (OSTs). Excellent OSTs double the emotional impact of a drama and allow us to understand the characters’ feelings more deeply. This first half of the year, let’s take a look at the drama OSTs that have captivated viewers’ eyes and ears simultaneously.
‘Queen of Tears’: A Harmony of Emotional Melodies and Heartfelt Lyrics
The recently concluded tvN drama ‘Queen of Tears,’ starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, received immense love for its OST as well. In particular, IU’s ‘Love wins all,’ which can be called the drama’s main theme song, swept the music charts immediately after its release, driving the drama’s popularity. Its delicate melody and hopeful lyrics, ‘May all hatred pass and only love remain,’ further heightened the drama’s poignant atmosphere. Additionally, talented vocalists like Crush with ‘Sorry, Hate You, Love You’ and Heize with ‘Don’t Come Back’ participated, enriching the drama’s emotional depth. The ‘Queen of Tears’ OST acted as a crucial element that completed the drama’s narrative, going beyond mere background music.
‘Lovely Runner’: OST Capturing the Flutter and Nostalgia of Youth
The time-slip romance drama ‘Lovely Runner’ is garnering attention not only for the chemistry between Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon but also for its drama OST. ‘Sudden Shower,’ which appears as a song by the in-drama band ECLIPSE, captivated viewers in their teens and twenties with its refreshing melody and fresh lyrics. Furthermore, Minseo’s ‘Run With You’ created a heart-fluttering atmosphere, while Baekho (from NU’EST)’s ‘Maybe’ delicately expressed poignant emotions, enhancing immersion in the drama. The ‘Lovely Runner’ OST maximizes the drama’s youthful sensibility, providing viewers with unforgettable memories.
OST, Another Protagonist of the Drama
Drama OSTs play a crucial role that goes beyond mere background music, deepening the drama’s emotional impact and lingering impression. The OSTs that received much love alongside excellent dramas in the first half of this year will remain in many people’s memories for a long time to come. We look forward to seeing which dramas will delight our ears with wonderful OSTs next.
