The 15 best K-drama OSTs of all time that you should add to your playlist, from Squid Game and Itaewon Class to Descendants of the Sun and Secret Garden
- Teen romance Boys Over Flowers is filled with the kind of bubbly K-pop songs we seldom hear on soundtracks these days, as is high-school romance Dream High
- Meanwhile, Secret Garden features many of the most famous K-drama tracks and Itaewon Class includes the powerful track Sweet Night by BTS member V
Korean dramas seduce us with their beautiful stars, captivating storylines and topical themes, but what seals the deal and makes them endure the test of time are the memorable songs in their multi-hued soundtracks.
From K-pop ballads and indie rock ditties to classical scores, these original soundtracks (OSTs) are just as varied as the shows they feature in.
For your listening pleasure, we have gone back through the audio vaults to rank our 15 favourite K-drama soundtracks.
15. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
The period drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, starring Lee Joon-gi and IU, has a particularly popular soundtrack. Among its highlights are “Say Yes”, a collaboration between singer Punch and rapper Loco.
This OST is dominated by tunes that heighten the show’s romance, such as female vocalist duo Davichi’s “Forgetting You”, vocalist Lee Hi’s “My Love”, and “Can You Hear My Heart”, which Lee Hi sings with hip-hop trio Epik High.
14. Squid Game (2021)
