Over the past few years, K-dramas have been popular for their highly melodious OSTs and title tracks. Many successful and critically acclaimed K-dramas in the past and recent times have had good OSTs and plots that involve music.
These tug at the heartstrings of viewers as fans immerse themselves in the plotlines and the characters’ attachment to music itself. Be it a music band, a music artist playing an instrument, or a singer, K-dramas surrounding these tropes have a huge fan base.
Some popular K-dramas surrounding music include Twinkling Watermelon, Dream High, Castaway Diva, and more. These dramas portray interesting and much-loved characters as they pursue their passion for music while also navigating their personal lives.
Check out more details about the K-dramas involving music.
Twinkling Watermelon
Twinkling Watermelon is a highly popular K-drama premiered on September 25, 2023. The series follows the story of a CODA (child of a deaf adult) student named Eun-Gyeol (Ryeoun), who travels back in time, meets a few high schoolers, and becomes part of a band.
He gradually discovers his parents from the past, Yi Chan (Choi Hyun-Wook) and Cheong-Ah (Shin Eun-Soo), and gets to know more about their story. Meanwhile, he changes everyone’s fate while also crossing paths with Eun-Yu (Seol In-Ah).
The drama is available to stream on Viki.
Dream High
Dream High follows the story of six students of a performing arts school who hope to achieve their dreams of becoming rising music stars in the country. They work hard towards their passion while also navigating life’s ups and downs and friendships and relationships.
The drama boasts a star-studded cast, including Bae Suzy, Kim Soo-Hyun, IU, OK Taec-Yeon, Ham Eun-Jung, and several others. The drama premiered on January 3, 2011.
Meanwhile, it is also available to stream on Netflix, Viki, and Amazon Prime Video.
Castaway Diva
Castaway Diva tells the story of a woman named Seo Mok-Ha (Park Eun-Bin), who returns to society after being stranded on a remote island for 15 years. Rescued by two brothers, Kang Woo-Hak (Cha Hak-Yeon) and Kang Bo-Geol (Chae Jong-Hyeop), she forms a close relationship with them, discovering their age-old bond.
Meanwhile, she also dreams of reigniting her passion for singing and becoming a well-known singer. Mok-Ha meets her favorite idol, Yoon Ran-Joo (Kim Hyo-Jin), who guides her professionally.
The drama premiered on October 28, 2023, and is available on Netflix.
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol is a popular K-drama that follows the story of pianist Go Ra-Ra (Go Ara), whose life turns upside down after her father dies. With her guiding spirit gone, she goes bankrupt. With nothing left, she ends up in a small village outside the city and crosses paths with Sun Woo-Joon (Lee Jae-Wook). Eventually, he takes her under his car and lends her some money. The two gradually become close, with Woo-Joon igniting Ra-Ra’s love for piano and life as well.
The drama premiered on October 7, 2020, and is available on Netflix.
Maestra: Strings of Truth
Maestra: Strings of Truth premiered on December 9, 2023, and tells the story of violinist-turned-conductor Cha Se Eum (Lee Young-Ae). While she is successful and is popular among colleagues for her sincerity and hard work, Se-Eum also harbors a secret.
The secret gradually changes her life. Meanwhile, mysterious incidents take place within her orchestra, and Se-Eum takes it upon herself to find the truth. The drama also stars Lee Moo-Saeng, Kim Young-Jae, Hwang Bo-Reum, and others.
It is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu.
Several other K-dramas are based on music, including Heartstrings, Do You Like Brahms?, The Liar and His Lover, Page Turner, and more.
