Top 10 Best Korean Drama OST Songs
Korean drama OSTs (Original Soundtracks) are more than just background music. They're the heart and soul of many K-dramas, adding layers of emotion and intensity to every scene. Whether you're watching a touching love confession, an action-packed showdown, or a bittersweet farewell, the right song can make those moments unforgettable.
For K-drama fans, OSTs often become inseparable from the shows they come from, evoking memories of favorite characters and storylines long after the final episode airs.
This list is all about celebrating the best of the best when it comes to K-drama soundtracks. You'll find a mix of iconic ballads, upbeat anthems, and haunting melodies, each one bringing something special to the dramas we love. These songs aren't just well-produced. They carry the emotion of the story, enhancing everything you see on screen.
Here, you can vote for the OST songs that you think stand out the most. Maybe there's a song that still gives you chills every time you hear it, or one that instantly transports you back to a pivotal scene. It's time to have your say. Let's see which songs truly define the magic of K-dramas.
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Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE) - Because I Miss You (Heartstrings)
Touching words and music composed and sung by a multi-talented and emotional singer. Jung Yong Hwa not only has a distinctive voice, but he also has great range, power, and sensitivity when he sings. CNBLUE members are not only successful as a contemporary pop-rock group but individually, they are also talented actors and models. Where many groups will come and go, CNBLUE will have longevity in the music and drama industry. Why? Because their members are humble, focused, and grounded. Although Yong Hwa will always be my favorite, they all shine!
Even now, I am listening to this song. Attracting people who don't even know the language is very difficult, but Yonghwa knows the technique to attract people. He is a really, really good singer. This is a very emotional song. Just listen once. Then you will comment without knowing it. I have a lot of Korean songs, but I listen to this song daily at least five times.
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Yesung (Super Junior) - It Has to Be You (Cinderella's Sister)
Yesung's voice is full of emotion, and you can feel the emotion that the drama is trying to portray even though you haven't seen it yet. It is a song that will capture everyone's heart. Yesung really sings it well, even in live performances. Thumbs up for him and for the composer, Park Junsu.
The best Korean drama OST has to be, who? Yep, it has to be you, Yesung. The title of this song is the answer.
Your charming voice makes this song feel even more charming. Keep it up, Yesung oppa! Hwaiting! You are the king of OST!
His husky voice can make my heart melt. Really. His voice makes the lyrics and his emotion balance. Oh, God, am I already crazy because of his voice?
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Hyun Bin - That Man (Secret Garden)
That song was amazing, and adding Hyun Bin's charm into it places it on the top list of all time. It really brought out the soft and warm voice of Hyun Bin while expressing all the emotions of the person singing it (Hyun Bin in this case). Hyun Bin's voice always expresses the whole feeling. Recently, when he was reading the poem for Korean Memorial Day, I couldn't understand anything since it's in Korean, but I started tearing up. This explains why this song is so expressive of emotions.
I loved him in The Fatal Encounter (2014) and Hyde, Jekyll, Me (2015). There is no word from his comeback project yet, but I hope we will all hear it soon!
This song is so amazing. I could listen to it over and over again. Hyun Bin's voice is perfect for this song, full of emotion. I know all the words, and I don't even speak Korean!
Every time I listen to it, it makes me happy, sad, calm. It's just so amazing. By far my favorite!
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Jang Keun-suk - Love Rain (Love Rain)
This is the sweetest song. It's so heartfelt, you can feel the story behind the song. And I appreciate that it was in the drama itself, written by the characters, and it felt like the viewer was a part of the song-writing process, lived the song, and lived the memories with them. This song will forever move me. Also, his voice is beautiful.
I love their voices when the three of them sang together during the stage performance (competition?) in episodes 4 or 5. Wow, that was wonderful.
Jang Keun Suk is so well-developed in all performance aspects.
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Kim Hyun-joong (SS501) - One More Time (Playful Kiss)
I love this song! The lyrics are so beautiful! Hyun Joong's voice is so amazing.
There is something about his voice that makes it so perfect. The best! He makes the best OSTs. This one, Because I'm Stupid, and If You're Like Me are absolutely the best.
It's the best movie soundtrack I've ever heard. How he brought his feelings he had in the movie into this song. Everything's perfect!
I like this drama. I like this drama's character. I like that the two characters love each other very much forever and they stay together forever.
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Yesung (Super Junior) - Gray Paper (That Winter, the Wind Blows)
Yesung's voice is deep and husky. It's very nice for ballad songs. He also always delivers every song with great emotion.
I almost always cry when I listen to his songs, although I don't really understand the meaning of the lyrics.
Fell for the song the first time I listened to it. Never even watched the drama. It just has a unique soothing melody. Outstanding!
His beautiful deep husky voice can express the emotion of the song well. I always cry when I listen to this song.
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SHINee - Stand By Me (Boys Over Flowers)
SHINee's songs are the best. Their songs bring you cheerfulness and happiness that cannot be explained in words. They have the best ballad collection in K-pop. This song is just another gem in their crown. It is special because it introduced SHINee to many people around the world, leading them into SHINee World eventually. Sometimes I wonder if SHINee is a vocal group or a dance group. They are just too perfect.
Very catchy beat and sung by SHINee. What can you expect from them? The best! Stand By Me. It's so good they sing it at their concert every time, as well as during performances!
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Taeyeon (SNSD) - Missing You Like Crazy (The King 2 Hearts)
Taeyeon's voice is both perfect and unique. She can hit high notes easily and is one of the best singers in Korea. Although Ailee is known as the queen of high notes, Taeyeon's high notes can also compete with Ailee's. She has something that a true singer has to have: the emotion to touch anyone's heart who is listening to her songs.
Even with Ailee, many people say that Ailee's voice might be powerful as she can hit high notes, but her voice lacks the emotion that a true singer is supposed to have. Many seniors praise Taeyeon for her perfect voice. She sings beautifully, emotionally, and perfectly. Taeyeon and her voice are both perfection.
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Wax - Tears Are Falling (I Miss You)
This song... every episode of the drama relates to this song. It's really perfect for I Miss You/Missing You/Bogosipda. This drama is really addictive, sad, romantic, slightly violent, funny, and happy. This song is really heartbreaking and evaluates the feelings of every main character at different times, especially HJW.
I really like this song. I almost cry whenever I listen to this song. This reminds me of the tragic love story in I Miss You.
This song brings such a deep feeling to me. I could feel the pain and the sorrow. It really fits the drama.
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Kim Jaejoong (JYJ) - I'll Protect You (Protect the Boss)
This is a very funny and cute drama. It has some weak points. However, it will make you laugh like crazy.
Kim Jaejoong, who stars as Cha Moo Won, is my favorite member of the Korean boy band JYJ, former member of DBSK, also known as Tohoshinki in Japan and TVXQ in China.
He wrote this song. It's so touching. Can't let it go until the end. Always keep the faith, oppa.
Always been my favorite, this song. I'll never forget. I fell in love with the song. His voice is soft and amazing. Oppa, fighting and wish you happiness.
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Every Single Day - Echo (I Can Hear Your Voice)
First Korean ost I had attracted, from this song only I'm started to listen Korean songs. First and Best!
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ALi - The Two of Us (The Producers)
Love this song! It always remind me of the scenes in the drama!
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Xia Junsu (JYJ) - Love Is Like a Snowflake (Nice Guy)
It sounds sad, which suits the storyline of the movie, and I always sing along to it.
I really like this song because of the drama. It's so meaningful!
The best voice of all. He's the best for OST.
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Baek Ji-young - After a Long Time (Rooftop Prince)
Rooftop Prince was the first Kdrama that made me cry because of this song. Especially that scene in the rooftop wedding!
I have memorized this song by heart and still get so emotional whenever I listen to it.
It's very unique. Her voice sounds a bit traditional and very strong. We can feel the passion.
I just love it, and the lyrics perfectly portray what the character feels. Just awesome... daebak!
Baek Ji Young, the queen of OST! She sure has a unique voice that's different from the rest, truly commendable.
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Sunny (SNSD) & Luna (f(x)) - It's Me (To the Beautiful You)
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IU - Someday (Dream High)
The songs are so good, all of them. I loved Maybe, Dream High, Winter Child, and of course Someday. Hope this can make it to the top ten, please.
I love this song! When I first heard it, it motivated me to keep on dreaming!
I love IU. She is so beautiful! IU is the best!
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Taeyeon (SNSD) - And One (That Winter, the Wind Blows)
Taeyeon sings this song perfectly with her heart and emotions. The song flows like the wind, and it is so good in the blue film-like That Winter, The Wind Blows. I'm so into the song.
Yeah, I added this song to the list because I always use this song to finish up my homework and concentrate on my studies. Miraculously, this beautiful piece of music always works for me. Regards, Jessy Sone. Byuntae, fighting!
Taeyeon's voice is always the best! It really matches the drama itself and it kind of reminds me of myself.
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Kim Bum Soo - I Miss You (Stairway to Heaven)
This song is a MASTERPIECE. It's a heart-tearing-inducing song. It portrays true love caught in longing and sadness. It's been years since the song was released, but my heart still stops beating for a moment whenever I hear Kim Bum Soo's voice. It's as if it flies me away up to the bed of clouds in the sky. Love it so much!
This song is so sad. I fell in love when I first heard it sung by MBLAQ's G.O on Hello Baby. I'm so glad I found it!
This is a very beautiful song. It's very touching for everybody to hear.
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J-Min - Stand Up (To the Beautiful You)
Oh my God. Yes. This song is so amazing. It's one of those songs that you'll always remember when watching a K-drama. J-min has an amazing, strong voice. Love it.
I really like this song. Oppa is very good.
My favorite. Just my cup of coffee.
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Lyn - Back in Time (The Moon That Embraces the Sun)
This song is truly amazing and touching! Every time I listen to it, I tear up because it reminds me of scenes in the drama.
Not to mention, the drama itself is just as perfect as this song! The lyrics of this song are really meaningful too.
This song always gives me chills because the lyrics are so saddening.
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Kim Bo-kyung - Suddenly (City Hunter)
Superb song. It's really amazing. I really loved her feel while singing. Honestly, there are no words to express my love towards this song.
Remember the part when Yun-seong was hovering over sleeping Nana? Yup, that's it!
I love City Hunter. This is also a good song.
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Taeyeon (SNSD) - Closer (To the Beautiful You)
This song made me want to hear more songs by Taeyeon and made me want to learn K-pop songs. I loved this song, and I started learning it. I practiced singing this song, and now I'm able to sing it pretty well. Every time I listen to this song, it makes me want to learn it more and more. What more can a song offer you? My favorite OST! Awesome song and beautiful singer.
Unique melodies combined with Taeyeon's sweet voice. It's an awesome and perfect OST.
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Lee Chang-min (2AM) - Moment (The Heirs)
A really beautiful song and an amazing voice.
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Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE) - You've Fallen for Me (Heartstrings)
It's Yong-hwa who sang the song! Yong-hwa is really a great vocalist!
My all-time favourite Korean song! I can never get bored of this!
It's so upbeat, I just can't stop singing along!
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Taemin (SHINee) - U (To the Beautiful You)
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T-Max - Paradise (Boys Over Flowers)
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Taeyeon (SNSD) - I Love You (Athena: Goddess of War)
I can see Taeyeon's real heart when she sings this song. I also can see her will to always give the best in every song that she sings.
Her voice is so adorable and emotional! Taeyeon, fighting! Jessy Sone will always support you too.
Taeyeon's voice is so emotional. It makes me fall in love with her. This song is the best.