Korean dramas are incomplete if not accompanied by an original soundtrack (OST) that matches the theme. Usually, Korean drama OSTsare sung by idols or professional singers. But sometimes, the lead actor will also contribute his voice to the OST of Korean dramas.
There are several Korean drama actors who started their careers as K-Pop singers or idols, so their voices are perfect for filling the OST. There are also actors who started their careers on the musical theater stage, so they have been trained vocally.
Curious who are the actors who have contributed their voices to fill the soundtrack of their Korean dramas? Check out the list below.
Jung Hae In
Actor Jung Hae In also contributed his voice to the OST of his latest Korean drama, Love Next Door. Jung Hae In sang a song called ‘Word I Couldn’t Say’ which was released on October 5, 2024. This song has been played in the ending scene of episode 14 of Love Next Door.
Before this, Jung Hae In had also filled the OST of Korean drama Connect with a song titled ‘My Noise’. With his soft voice, Jung Hae In is very suitable to bring ballad genre OSTs such as ‘My Noise’ and ‘Word I Couldn’t Say’.
Kim Soo Hyun
Not only does Kim Soo Hyun have amazing acting skills, he also has amazing vocals. Therefore, this multitalented actor often contributes his voice to the OST of various Korean dramas he stars in.
In the Korean drama Dream High, Kim Soo Hyun sang the songs ‘Dream High’ and ‘Dreaming’. In addition, Kim Soo Hyun also performed a song titled ‘The One and Only You’ as the OST of the Korean drama Moon Embracing the Sun, as well as the song ‘If I’ as the OST of the Korean drama My Love from the Star.
Most recently, Kim Soo Hyun contributed his golden voice to the OST of the Korean drama Queen of Tears through the song ‘Way Home’.
Ji Chang Wook
Ji Chang Wook started his career in musical theater. So it is not surprising that Ji Chang Wook has been trained vocally and often fills the OST for the Korean dramas he stars in. Among them are Warrior Baek Dong Soo, Bachelor’s Vegetable Store, Five Fingers, to Empress Ki.
Not only that, Ji Chang Wook also sang the song ‘I Will Protect You’ for OST Healer, ‘101 Reasons Why I Like You’ for OST Suspicious Partner, and ‘When Love Passes By’ for OST Melting Me Softly.
Ji Chang Wook’s golden vocals are also highlighted in songs in the musical Korean drama The Sound of Magic, where he plays a mysterious magician named Lee Eul.
Lee Jong Suk
Although now famous as a charismatic actor, Lee Jong Suk was actually a K-Pop trainee for 3 months. After stopping being a trainee and deciding to focus on acting, Lee Jong Suk found success as an actor.
When starring in the hit Korean drama When You Were Sleeping, Lee Jong Suk also contributed his voice to fill the OST. He contributed two songs to When You Were Sleeping OST, namely ‘Come to Me’ and ‘Would You Know’.
Park Hyung Sik
Before being active as an actor, Park Hyung Sik was more widely known as a member of boy group ZE:A. Therefore, Park Hyung Sik’s vocals are unquestionable. The 1991-born actor also did not hesitate to contribute his voice as the OST of the Korean drama he starred in.
Park Hyung Sik had filled the OST of a number of Korean dramas, such as High Society, Hwarang, to Strong Girl Bong Soon. He also performed songs for OST Korean dramas Our Blooming Youth and Doctor Slump.
Not only that, Park Hyung Sik also had a duet with actress Lee Sung Kyung to sing the OST of the Korean version of the animated film Trolls.
Park Bo Gum
Before his career as an actor, Park Bo Gum initially aspired to be a singer and even attended several auditions. He admits that he really loves music. So even though he has successfully become an actor, Park Bo Gum does not hesitate to sing the OST of the Korean drama he stars in.
Beauties can enjoy Park Bo Gum’s melodious voice through the song ‘My Person’ which is the OST of the Korean drama Love in the Moonlight. In addition to singing the OST of Korean dramas, Park Bo Gum has also released several single songs.
Song Joong Ki
Song Joong Ki had contributed his voice to fill the OST of Korean dramas to the films he starred in. For the Korean drama The Innocent Man, Song Joong Ki performed a song called ‘Really’.
As for the OST of the movie Penny Pinchers, Song Joong Ki sang a song called ‘The Water is Wide’.
Well, that’s a row of Korean actors who also sang the OST of the Korean drama they starred in. Who is your favorite?
