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Posted by MaiaD Thursday, October 20, 2022

On Spotlight: Korea's Queen of Soundtracks, Gummy and her magical OSTs

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There are several factors to consider to make a flawless K-Drama that viewers will like watching. Aside from the obvious aspects that make a drama compelling to watch, such as a compelling plot, excellent acting and casting, and effective cinematography and direction, soundtracks are crucial because they help the drama stand out even more. In climax scenes, the background music is emphasized and adds much more emotional depth. These soundtracks also indicate the numerous feelings that will be experienced during a scene, like despair, joy, admiration, hope, and more complicated feelings that can be evoked by music. The same goes for movies as well, which need to provide an effective impression despite a short period of time. 

One of the most famous and best soundtrack singers in Korea is Park Ji Yeon, better known by her stage name, Gummy. Gummy debuted in 2003 with the album "Like Them." She won the Bonsang at the 19th Golden Disc Awards thanks to the success and acclaim her title tune, "Memory Loss," earned her. At the 2004 Mnet Km Music Festival, Gummy also won the Mobile Popularity Award for Memory Loss.

During the duration of her career, she has won all her nominations from the Golden Disc Awards, such as the 2004 Main Prize (Bonsang), and two Best Soundtrack Awards for "You Are My Everything" in 2017 and "Remember Me" in 2020. She also won various awards from the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), such as the 2004 Mobile Popularity Award for "Amnesia," 2010 Best Vocal Performance for "Because You're A Man," and 2019 Best OST for "Remember Me." She also won awards such as 2005 Best R&B & Soul Album for "It's Different" from the Korean Music Awards, 2010 Best R&B Song for "Because You're A Man" from the Melon Music Awards, 2011 Billboard Japan Music Awards Best New K-Pop Artist, 2016 Soundtrack Award from the Asia Artist Awards and Seoul Music Awards, and 2016 Outstanding Korean Drama OST from the Seoul International Drama Awards all for "You Are My Everything" and the 2019 Melon Music Awards Best OST for "Remember Me."  The success of her soundtrack releases drew the media to call her "OST Queen."

A lot of Korean music enjoyers and K-Drama viewers as well really know Gummy for her works, especially as she gave voice to many soundtracks that became the music that shaped countless scenes in K-Dramas and films. Aside from her undeniable popularity, her songs and works have been renowned among critics and professionals as well, with her golden voice. 

Here are some of Gummy's beautiful songs that you will definitely enjoy listening to and reminiscing about that are full of emotions!

"Please Forget Me"

'A Moment to Remember' OST

"Fairy Tale"
'A Moment to Remember' OST

"Break-up Follows Love"

'Triangle' OST

"Because It's You"

'Will It Snow for Christmas?' OST

"I Love You Even If I Die"

'Big Thing' OST

"Snowflake"

 'That Winter, the Wind Blows' OST

"Day and Night"

'Master's Sun' OST

"You Are My Everything"
'Descendants of the Sun' OST

"Moonlight Drawn by Clouds"
'Love in the Moonlight' OST

"Because I Love You"
'My Sassy Girl' OST

"Fade Away"

'100 Days My Prince' OST

"Remember Me"
'Hotel Del Luna' OST

"The Most Perfect Days"

'The Tale of Nokdu' OST

"Your Day"

'Dr. Romantic 2' OST

"My Love"

'The King: Eternal Monarch' OST

"Love Song"

'Do You Like Brahms?' OST

"I Wanna Be With You"

'Doom at Your Service' OST

"Raindrops"

'Alchemy of Souls' OST

Here are some of the beautiful soundtracks performed by Gummy! She is indeed one of Korea's treasures and one of the most outstanding singers in the industry. Which of these songs is your absolute favorite, and which among these OSTs suited their corresponding drama or film the most?

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beatrizl
beatrizl5,943 pts Thursday, October 20, 2022 0
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"You are my everything" become the sound of DOTS by excelence. I personally like "Fade away" very much, i find it delicate and ethereal.

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