The Most Majestic Korean Drama OST
Many of the songs I’ve been listening to lately have been Korean Drama original soundtrack. A lot of them are really good and listening to them evokes the emotions I feel when watching the dramas. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order:
- Main Theme from “The King: Eternal Monarch”
The drama itself was about 7.5 out of 10 for me. I think Lee Min-ho had better chemistry with the Prime Minister (Jung Eun-chae). They were equally matched in their positions, even their conversations had a certain quality that made you want for more.
2. Start-Up OST — I Know (by Seunghee, Jiho, and Yubin)
If you want to listen to the song with subtitles, head directly here. However, I really like the clip above. The title is fitting: Nam Joo-hyuk really did walk his way into Suzy’s heart in this scene. It is beautiful: the scene, lighting, camera angles. Nam Joo-hyuk’s look transformation from nerd to CEO was delightful to watch. This is one of my favorite KDramas, because it scored A+ in several areas: character development, backstory, and how Suzy chose the right person to be by her side. I also liked that the writers really put time and effort into developing work storyline and the tech/entrepreneurship world. It was high-tech and exciting to watch.
3. The Red Sleeve Main Theme
Can you hear the many musicians playing different musical instruments to create this wonderful OST? It’s so soft and wonderful to listen to. This is the Red Sleeve trailer that used a part of this OST, that was beautifully made. Pay attention that chorus started right when the Crown Prince came into the frame. It was perfection to me.
4. Mr. Sunshine OST: Glory
Mr. Sunshine’s OST is glorious, but this one is the icing on the cake. Could you feel the rush, energy, desperation, and desire in this OST?
5. 100 Days My Prince OST
100 Days My Prince is one of the must-watch sageuk for me. DO’s acting was so wonderful to watch, and the chemistry between Nam Ji-hyun and DO was so cute and endearing. Their relationship and feelings toward each other progressed so well in this drama that you can’t help but root for them. On a side note: Han So-hee was great as the cool and beautiful Crown Princess with a dark secret. She reminded me of the Prime Minister in The King: Eternal Monarch. However in 100 Days My Prince, DO and Nam Ji-hyun was great as a couple, so there was no question on which woman the Crown Prince should be with in the end.
