8 Most Popular OSTs from Korean Dramas that Make You Fail to Move On, Including OSTs from 'REPLY 1988' and 'DESCENDANTS OF SUN'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anastasia Ginting

Aside from a unique and interesting storyline, it turns out that the OST (original soundtrack) also has a big element for KLovers to make the audience understand and enjoy the storyline more. Therefore, it is not uncommon for fans to immediately have a flashback to the drama's story when listening to an OST.

Now, below are 8 K-Drama OSTs that are very popular and legendary KLovers! Let's check them out.

1. EVERYTIME - CHEN & PUNCH (DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN)

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The first OST is from the drama 'DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN', which is the song 'Everytime' by Chen EXO and Punch. This song with a cheerful vibe certainly reminds fans of the DOTS romance story of Dr. Kang Moo Yeon and Yoon Shi Jin.

This song tells the story of someone who is falling in love. When falling in love, someone will feel very nervous when passing by and seeing the person they love. In addition, the song also says that they hope the person they love can wait for them for a while and make a future together.

2. WILL BE BACK - IM SUN HAE (MOON LOVERS SCARLET HEART RYEO)

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Next, there's the OST from a drama filled with handsome actors, namely 'MOON LOVERS SCARLET HEART RYEO' which is 'Will Be back' by Im Sun He. Somehow, the initial arrangement of this song automatically makes the audience and listeners shiver.

This OST is very famous among Korean drama fans because it seems to bring back flashbacks of tragic scenes from this drama. The song tells the story of someone who is very lonely because they cannot meet their lover. They also ask for the help of the wind to convey their longing that becomes increasingly suffocating in their chest. So sad, isn't it KLovers?

3. HYEHWANDONG - PARK BO RAM (REPLY 1988)

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Next, there's the OST as well as the opening song from the drama 'REPLY 1988' which is 'Hyehwandong' by Park Bo Ram. The drama 'REPLY 1988' is very closely associated with the distinctive arrangement of this Hyehwandong song. By listening to the initial arrangement of this song, fans will surely flashback to the random lives of the families in Ssangmundong.

This song has lyrics that perfectly match the plot of Reply 1988, which is about the life of friendship. The singer in this song expresses that finally, after a long time, they will meet their childhood friend again. Although many things have changed, they will enjoy it again with their old friend, all the memories they experienced when they were young.

4. DAY & NIGHT - JUNG SEUNG HWAN (START UP)

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Next, there's a very popular drama from 2020, namely 'START UP'. This drama actually has many popular OSTs, but among them, the OST 'Day and Night' by Jung Seung Hwan became the first favorite of fans of this drama.

Not different from other dramas, this OST also gives a flashback impression and stirs the emotions of 'START UP' viewers because it has a very sad melody and lyrics. It tells the story of someone who is very lonely and deeply misses their ex-lover. Every day (day and night) they feel an unending longing because they can only see their ex from afar. They also really want to hug and rest in their ex's embrace, but they can't do any of it.

5. I KNEW I LOVE - JEON MI DO (HOSPITAL PLAYLIST)

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Next, there is 'I Knew I Love' by Jeon Mido, the most popular medical drama OST, 'HOSPITAL PLAYLIST'. It tells the story of the lives of doctors and patients at Yulje Hospital. This drama is very popular because it has a unique and interesting storyline. One thing that makes this drama unique is that only a few of its OSTs are sung by original singers, while the rest are sung by the main cast such as Jeon Mido, Cho Jeong Seok, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jo Kyoung Ho, Kim Dae Myung.

The song 'I Knew I Love' by Jeon Mido tells the story of someone who just realized that they have loved their partner since they first met. The words 'I Love You' from their partner may seem ordinary over time, but they realize that it is what they need, the love from their partner. Because of the very romantic lyrics, this OST is usually played during a confession scene from one character to another.

6. PARADISE - T MAX (BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS)

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Next is the legendary drama, the first drama that all veteran Korean drama fans in Indonesia love, 'BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS'. Because this drama is very popular, the OST from this drama is also very popular and has its own impression when listening to it. One of the most popular OSTs and the hallmark of this drama is 'Paradise' by the boy band T-Max.

This song tells the story of someone who is in the midst of infatuation. They feel like paradise when they remember moments together with their loved one. This OST will bring back BBF drama lovers to the romance story of Geum Jandi and Gu Jun Pyo.

7. BEAUTIFUL - CRUSH (GOBLIN)

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Next is the OST from another popular drama, 'GOBLIN', starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun. Because this drama is very popular, it's no wonder that many equally good OSTs adorn this drama.

The OST 'Beautiful' is a backing soundtrack where Kim Jeun Tak meets Kim Shin for the first time on a rainy street. Because of this very popular scene, many fans make parodies with the same scene using the same OST. Therefore, among all the OSTs of the Goblin drama, the OST 'Beautiful' by Crush is the most popular.

8. MY DESTINY - LYN (MY LOVE FROM THE STAR)

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Finally, there is the OST from the legendary drama Jun Ji Hyun titled 'MY LOVE FROM THE STAR' which is called 'My Destiny' by Lyn. This song is the first OST used in this drama, so it's no wonder that when fans hear this OST, they immediately flashback to the love-hate relationship between Do Min Joon and Cheon Song Yi.

This song tells the story of someone who calls their lover and considers them to be their destiny. It also tells that tears and sadness still flow from their eyes, so they really need their lover to come back to them. It's really sad, KLovers!

(kpl/nas)