OST- analysis of styles and songs

1# Shadow Of You -  Super Junior K.R.Y

A mix of piano, orchestra (classical and romantic vibes), and the singer's youthful style. 

My first K-drama OST  discovery...

Gummy's OST 

Gummy is undoubtedly the Celine Dion of K-Drama OSTs— a true powerhouse with emotion, strength, and technique. 

She sings beautifully, and her songs are very commercially successful. A popular series from 

the 2010-2020s doesn't seem to be complete without a song performed by Gummy.

All the OSTs are beautiful in this Drama and have a significant impact on the drama.

 A special mention goes to the song beautifully performed by Park Bo Gum "My Dearest" — it's wonderfully sung and incredibly romantic. A more traditional and nostalgic style that can tottuch an audience older than the younger generation. 

Hwang Chi Yeul - "Because I Miss You

1# You Are My Everithing by Gummy  - No need to introduce this hit that everyone knows... 

#2 There’s also the second very effective song by Davichi. It's worth mentioning that Davichi is the second powerhouse singer with a lot of success. Gummy and Davichi make a winning duo for K-Dramas from those years.

My Demon has OSTs with more trendy, fashionable vibes rather than romantic or glamorous 

ones... tailored for a younger generation. These are effective tracks with a more atmospheric 

and ambient feel. The collection of songs is beautiful, but there isn't a standout hit that can distinguish itself like in DOTS . There are also a few subtle influences from Dario Marianelli's 

style.

#1 Our Night is More Beautiful 

#2 Even if we disappear 

#3 The Way To Lose You

#4 Whenever, Wherever 

#5 Lasting Like The Last Day

Pachinko is really well-crafted and international by Nico Muhly

#1 . The opening theme is perfect with its retro-chic vibe, Let's Live For Today by Grass Roots, which also found favor with young American men serving overseas during the Vietnam War. The scene with the actors dancing to this music is also very well done.

#2 Viva La Vida by Rose is also very successful and emotional in this version. 

There are some powerful and hit tracks in this drama. They follow all the winning formulas of
this generation with a carefully crafted orchestration, even though overall, the compositions  
are not very original. 

It remains very cinematic and romantically appealing. Let’s also note the winning duo Gummy-Davichi for making us cry from the heart. Yongzoo’s Maze is very subtle with orchestral influences and arrangements reminiscent of Nino Rota's Romeo and Juliet and also Bear McCreary's work on Outlander.

It's impossible not to mention the success of the Lovely Runner album, especially the 

performances by ECLIPSE— Sudden Shower and I Think I Did, songs that undoubtedly 

contributed to the drama's success.

But also the other more dynamic tracks.

One of best tracks of 2022, Love, Maybe by MeloMance is a true hit. The songwriting is simple yet incredibly effective, and the singers perform effortlessly, which makes it very refreshing. 

The melody sticks in your head and perfectly matches the drama and its atmosphere.

Not trying to overly Westernize, except for the sections where the bridges and counter-melodies played by the melodica add a cool and nostalgic "western vibe" .

Sondia Vincent Blue - My Secret, My Everithing - 2022

A charming duo, with a well-executed polyrhythm and arrangement. A beautiful song with a lolot of softness.

1#See The Light - A very trendy track for 2024 with powerful mixing and effective production. Performed by

Lim Hyunsik, and Composed by  Suhyun Kim, and AllThou.

A carefully curated selection of songs featuring multiple artists, exclusively focused on the 

Hallyu vibe, representing Korea on a global scale. 

In the style of Coldplay for Jin ... or hip-hop R&B oriented like Big Naughty... Whether it's 

classical music excerpts (Mozart) or symbolic elements like Psy, the soundtrack showcases a 

diverse musical identity for Hallyu lovers

It's true that we can say the music of this drama feels a bit old-fashioned in its style, with the 

composition and interpretation of the songs being very characteristic of the 2010-2014 era, 

like Feith, Secret Garden, etc... However, the orchestral pieces by Lee Ji-yong provide a good 

dynamic rhythm, with an style that has a variety show vibe... A good rearrangement of these 

tracks could be very enjoyable to perform with an orchestra..