Dramas and Movies with Unforgettable Soundtracks
Long after you finish watching a drama or a movie, the best soundtracks stick in your head. Sometimes you hum along to them, other times, you're not even aware how integral they really are, but they're always there, viscerally drawing out your emotions. Music hits us like no other human language can. In no particular order, here is a list of dramas and movies I've watched where the music gave me the most unforgettable experience — whether it be original soundtracks or scores that pull the story along while somehow effortlessly blending into the background.
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Last updated 25-03-19
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1. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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2. Behind Your Smile
Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 19 episodes
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3. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Family of the Year – Hero
Although not an original soundtrack, I think this song by American indie rock band Family of the Year fit exceptionally well with the themes of the drama. All the soundtracks for this drama were seamlessly perfect. -
4. Cambrian Period
Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
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5. Secret Love Affair
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Classical music has a remarkable capacity to inspire, and this drama was filled with it.
Judge for yourself click. This was one of the most memorable scenes in the drama for me. I still get goosebumps when I watch it. Yoo Ah In is asked to play "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman?" (Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) and to show that he is capable he takes on the challenge. The mood in the room—as well as the piece itself—swiftly goes from joyous and playful to dark, almost violent to sombre and sorrowful, reflecting his inner turmoil.
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6. Always
Korean Movie - 2011
방준석 Bang Joon Seok – Don’t Go
Dug up this song from my old playlist. The feels...
I loved this movie and all the OSTs in it, but this one particular song went straight to my heart. -
7. Love in the Moonlight
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
베이지 Beige – 그리워 그리워서 Because I Miss You
황치열 Hwang Chi Yeol – 그리워 그리워서 Because I Miss YouThis song haunted me for a very long time, even weeks after finishing the drama. I still find myself in love with it and can't decide which version I like best.
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8. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
장재인 Jang Jae In – 환청 Auditory Hallucination (Feat. 나쑈 NaShow)
No list would be complete without a mention of this perfect blend of powerful rap and emotional ballad. The OST we all fell in love with at 10 o'clock on the dot! ;)
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9. Shopping King Louie
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
몬스타엑스 MONSTA X – 부나비 The Tiger Moth
I'm not a big fan of K-Pop, but this song by MONSTA X ...
To say I was obsessed with this song for weeks would be an understatement.
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10. Kobold
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
찬열 Chanyeol (EXO) & 펀치 Punch – Stay With Me
Great OSTs overload. I didn't particularly like the drama, but the music was something out of this world—very befitting of a goblin, a grim reaper and a girl who sees dead people.
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11. Love in Sadness
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
"이대로 놓아줄 바엔 그냥 차라리 너의 악몽이 될래"
"I'd rather be your nightmare than I'd let you go."