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Now let’s move onto more uplifting OSTs from 2016 Kdramas. You’ll find R&B, hip hop, rock, pop, folk alternatives, and everything in between. Enjoy the positive vibes from these 15 OSTs that’ll help you relive the lovely moments from your favorite dramas.
Beautiful Gong Shim
Minah – My First Kiss
Just like our heroine Gong Shim’s personality, his bubblegum pop ditty is like a happy virus that spreads every time you hear it, particularly when paired with our adorable couples’ collective on-screen silliness. The jumpy tempo, clapping rhythm, and lively vocals all work together to express our heroine’s jubilant feelings falling in love.
Choi Sang Yeob – 화끈화끈해 (My Face is Burning)
If My First Kiss shows Gong Shim’s inner thoughts, then this song is the voice of our hero’s. The bouncy beat and flirty acoustic guitar strokes put us an equally upbeat mood, only the little girl giddiness is replaced with a mischievous playfulness. With an occasional slowdown in pace that represents the hero’s sincerity, anyone can feel the joy hidden underneath his childish antics.
Cinderella and Four Knights
Jessi – My Romeo
Ssenunni Jessi brings her natural swagger to this swingy and energetic tune mixing a bit of everything from jazz and hip hop to alternative rock and ballad elements. Jessi’s powerful vocals faithful conveys the hero’s commitment and determination of wanting to be together forever with the love of his life.
Descendants of the Sun
Chen + Punch – Everytime
Everytime is another one of the chart-topping mega-hit OSTs of 2016, of course we couldn’t leave this endearing pop rock ballad tune off the list. Punch and Chen’s interweaving vocal harmonies against the symphonic yet lighthearted backtrack are like the lead couple’s cheerful confessions to each other.
Mad Clown + Kim Na Young – 다시 너를 (Once Again)
Compared to the rosy confessions of our lead couple, our supporting couple’s road to love is a bit more rough, which is fully reflected in this half ballad, half rap fusion number. Kim Na Young’s haunting voice wistfully asks if we can see each other again, while Mad Clown’s angst-filled rap signifies all the pent up emotions against this forbidden love.
Doctors
Younha – Sunflower
Pop rock queen Younha lends her crystal clear voice to this interesting track with a blend of folksy intro and soft rock elements. The verse is rather dreamy against the soft plucking of acoustic guitar chords, yet the chorus amps up the intensity with heavier drum beats and electric guitar as Younha articulates the heroine’s self-assuring soliloquy.
Entertainer
Ailee + Truedy – 니가 있어야 살아 (I Can’t Live Without You)
Upbeat tempo, snare drums, and Ailee’s powerful voice immediately pumps up the energy since the start of this hip hop R&B number. Truedy’s tough and flowing rap is the counterweight to Ailee’s high-pitched belting vocals. With this song playing in the background, it’s easy to remember the band member’s persistence to conquer the world.
Jackpot
Park Wan Kyu – 시간이 멈추면 (Time Stops)
Park Wan Kyu’s husky and flavorful voice is the perfect match for this adrenaline pumping rock ballad with a melody that’s equally magnificent sounding. It’s got the kind of moment-defining tune with a powerful climax that encapsulates all the challenges, struggles, angst, and determination that the hero goes through to mature.
Jealousy Incarnate
Suran – Step Step
Next up is a jazzy and bluesy alternative tune reminiscent of Norah Jones. Sura a super unique vocal timber shines against the playful piano riffs, light trumpet sounds, and bouncy drum beats. It’s a sweet and heartwarming proclamation of the heroine’s affections for the hero, even while he’s completely oblivious to it.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
EXO – 너를 위해 (For You)
For You is a pop ballad with a hip hop based rhythm like the kind you’d hear from the 90s. The catchy melody is memorable and easy to follow along even upon first listen. In true boyband fashion, the boys’ layered vocals add more emotion and depth to the otherwise simple composition consisted of synthesized piano and acoustic guitar sounds.
Signal
Kim Yoon Ah – 길 (The Road)
This unusual number is infused with traditional Eastern elements and instantly memorable thanks to the nostalgic folksy vibe it gives off. Like its title suggests, the road to solving the seemingly dead-end crime cases is not an easy one, but the steady beat gives us a sense of determination to keep marching forward, much like our detective and profiler heroes did.
Sweet Stranger and Me
Kim Jong Kook – 바보야 (Fool)
Adorably playful keyboard notes and jumpy beats join hands to make this lighthearted pop ballad sound extremely sweet and delightful. Add on top Kim Jong Kook’s honey vocals, it’s one sugary confession of our hero’s fondness towards the heroine and an aegyo protest to the heroine’s obliviousness to his feelings.
The K2
Kim Bo Hyung – 오늘도 (Today)
Kim Bo Hyung of Spica brings us an upbeat and adrenaline pumping R&B tune with a bumpin’ hip hop beat and a catchy melody that you can instantly hum along to. It’s the perfect accompaniment to the splashy action scenes and the intense emotional scenes in The K2, keeping you on the edge of your seat.
Uncontrollably Fond
Lim Seul Ong + Kisum – 틀린그림찾기 (Find the Differences)
This charming pop duet number is an instant mood lifter and flows with happiness. It contains an excellent blend of Kisum’s cheerful rap and Seul Ong’s heartwarming vocals. Find the Differences is a cute conversation between the leading couple of how their lives have brightened after meeting each other and how similar to each other they are.
W
INKII + Basick – 환상 속의 그대 (In The Illusion)
Here is an angst-filled hip hop ballad fusion track featuring the raspy and soulful voice of INKII to counterbalance the edgy rap from Basick. The back and forth dialog between INKII and Basick articulate the confusions and frustrations of not being able to separate the illusional world from the reality, precisely what our heroes in W had to cope with.
What’s your favorite Kdrama OSTs from last year? Let us know in the comments section below. For classic sentimental ballad OSTs, check out part 1.
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