Incredible soundtracks add to the amazingness of a drama. They not only help convey emotions or set the mood, but they also introduce you to phenomenally talented artists and add fantastic new music to your playlist. It's time for you to get to know the talented singers behind some of the best K-drama OSTs.
Originally a duo that debuted in 2010, Kwon Jung Yeol is currently a one-man OST-God. He kept gifting his beautiful and soothing voice to some of the most popular dramas yet; Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Hotel del Luna, Crash Landing on You, Start-Up, Our Beloved Summer, and Our Blues.
This multi-talented singer, rapper, and songwriter, there's nothing she can't do. And that includes giving some of the best soundtracks ever. She has a very unique voice that would turn any song dreamy and soothing. She has done soundtracks for famous dramas such as; Dr. Romantic 2, Our Blues, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Hotel Del Luna, When Camellia Blooms, and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.
Punch
Another talented artist with a voice that stands out, Punch, is mainly known for her notable works with K-drama soundtracks. You can expect to hear her voice in many popular dramas, such as Descendants of the Sun, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and Hotel Del Luna.
Formed in 2008, Davichi is a duo consisting of power ballad vocalists Lee Hae Ri and Kang Min Kyung. The two have very expressive voices, setting the mood of the drama just right. They have done 14 OSTs so far, including notable ones such as Descendants of the Sun, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, While You Were Sleeping, and The King: Eternal Monarch.
The singer behind the successful "I Will Go to You Like the First Snow" song from the recorded OST of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, which became 2016's most digitally successful song, is this Korean-American singer, Ailee. She never stopped showing off her talent in many other dramas. Some include Memories of the Alhambra, Arthdal Chronicles, and Sisyphus: The Myth.
Known for his insanely smooth and sweet vocals, Sam Kim has also shared his talents in a few popular K-dramas. He has a unique voice; you won't miss him whenever he comes on. Some of the OSTs he's done for are; Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Search: WWW, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Nevertheless, and Our Beloved Summer.
He may be an R&B and hip-hop singer-songwriter and producer, but he has no problem mellowing it down for the occasion. He is the singer behind the popular "Beautiful," for the Guardian: The Lonely and Great God OST. He has also appeared on the OST for Crash Landing on You and Itaewon Class.
Her unique and soft yet high-toned voice makes her a favorite to work with for OSTs. She has done many OSTs, such as Strong Girl Bong-soon, Abyss, Find Me in Your Memory, and High Class.
And there's LYN, who sung several great tracks, like Back In Time (The Moon That Embraces The Sun).