January 23, 2022

[2021] FanFanX's Top OSTs for Your Listening Pleasure

Feeling the pressure from those resolutions? Worry no more. Just select one of these for listening - and then binge a series or two. xD
Picture Detail: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo | Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung

FanFanX: Here’s my list of OSTs from Cdramas & Kdramas (enjoyed in 2021), plus a bonus - sorted by year and title only - not ranked. It was supposed to be short but here we are...xD

What's on your list of favorite OSTs?


2021
Catchy. "I feel familiar every time I see you."
Li Ge Yang: Luo Yan

A girl remembers a boy from high school days and wants to forget him, but he can't seem to forget her and doesn't know how/why.


Everyone’s waiting for someone. (For comparison: The original by Jeremy Chang.)
Cao Xuan Bin | Dear Journey (亲爱的远行) Life is a bittersweet journey.

Wang Rui Chang: Lu Shi Yi
Hu Yi Xuan: Xia Xiao Ju
A boy loves a girl who loves another boy.


"And from now, I will don this badge of metamorphosis"
"Who wants to fall, give up the initiative
Sacrificing the time only to exchange a word of sorry"
Wan Peng: Sang Wu Yan Lin Yan Jun (Evan Lin): Su Nian Qin/Yi Jin
A man who is visually impaired and a girl who is tone-deaf begin a romance.


"Traveling through time to prove the existence of this love"
Li Xi Rui (Sierra Li): Lin Yang
He Yu: Lu Zheng An
A younger guy's dream is her - an older woman he's loved for all of his life.


"I like you so much, but I can't tell why"
"It turns out that the happy ending is in the palm of my hand"
The entire OST is worth a listen.
Wang Yu Wen: Gu Xi Xi Wang Zi Qi: Yin Si Chen
A fun CEO romance where the plot doesn’t matter. And his hair is an added bonus. xD


Chen Zhe Yuan: Zhou Si Yue
Xu Meng Jie (Rainbow Xu): Ding Xian
A shy girl and the smartest boy in class are deskmates.


Hauntingly beautiful and mysterious like our female lead.
Is this fate or destiny?
Jing Tian: Si Teng

Zhang Bin Bin: Qin Fang
A vine seeks revenge.


Always there for each other.
“Be the star and shine the best”

Bi Wen Jun: Ai Jing Chu
Wu Xuan Yi (Betty Wu): Zeng Li
A quirky librarian falls for an icy dentist.


You Are My Glory
Liu Yu Ning | Fireworks and Stars (煙火星辰) 
A heart rising from the dust. The king of Cdrama OSTs.
Yang Yang: Yu Tu
Dilraba Dilmurat: Qiao Jing Jing 
A shining star crosses paths with a brilliant man jaded by life. 


Harmonious and balanced like our leads.
Ma Si Chun: Mi Ka

Bai Jing Ting: Xing Ke Lei 
A SWAT officer falls in love with a surgeon. 


Your Sensibility My Destiny

Chinese instruments mixed with modern sounds. Reminds me of their contract and dates. Chen Xiao Man | Your Alluring Smile (你倾城一笑)
Such a pretty song. "A simple smile from you sends my heart into a dizzy mess."* The entire OST is quite beautiful and enjoyable, but I've selected my two favorites above.
Bu Guan Jin: Lin Chi
Wang Xing Yue: Mo Qing Cheng/Ji Dang Lan 
A prince without sensory perception keeps a girl by his side so he can feel.  *Thanks for the translation help from Cyn Lynn & flash2351!


2020
Oh! My Sweet Liar!
Taylor Bebby | I’m a Daughter At Home (我是女儿家)
Very unique blend of traditional and modern sounds. Earworm-worthy.
Benyu Zhang & Tang Fei | Stealing Heart (偷心)
A sweet duet just like this couple.
Xia Ning Jun: Li Hong Bin
Xi Zi: Xiong Xi Ruo
A female painter captivates the heart of a nobleman.


2019
Their first meeting in the snow.
Their love stays.
Fang Yi Lun (Alen Fang): Li Qian
Ling Mei Shi: Li Ming Yue
A princess marries a prince from a neighboring state.


"You’re a strange person...Who has made my heart flutter once again."
Motte & Yong Zoo | You Are My Vitamin (너는 내게 비타민 같아)
Reminded of his sweet smile, and his endless faith in her.
Kang Ha Neul: Hwang Yong Shik
Gong Hyo Jin: Oh Dong Baek
A bumbling policeman quickly falls in love with a single mother much to her chagrin.


Touch Your Heart 
So poignant. This song is forever associated with the ML.
 "I want the time to stop. I want to whisper in your heart." Chen is the king of Korean OSTs.
Lee Dong Wook: Kwon Jung Rok
Yoo In Na: Oh Yoon Seo/Oh Jin Shim
A popular actress going through a slump ends up working for a fastidious lawyer.


2016
So beautiful! Her voice is as enchanting as the lyrics are. Melts everything away. "I'm dreaming, I hope there will be more smiling days, than days wet with tears"
"I'll pick you up, wherever you are"
Lee Sung Kyung: Kim Bok Joo
Nam Joo Hyuk: Jung Joon Hyuk
A college weightlifter meets an annoying but endearing swimmer. 


Bonus
Move to Heaven (2021)
Geu Ru’s playlist (Classical music. Unable to locate the OST for this series.)
Lee Je Hoon: Cho Sang Gu
Tang Jun Sang: Han Geu Ru
A unique and deeply moving series about an uncle and nephew who are trauma cleaners.


Please share any of your favorite OSTs! ^___^

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