Kim Taerae Returns with a Touching OST
Kim Taerae, the main vocalist of K-pop group Zerobaseone, has once again made waves in the soundtrack scene with his latest release, ‘If you’. The emotional ballad is the third OST for the TVING original K-drama ‘One Week Before I Die’, capturing the intricate emotions between the story’s lead characters.
A Drama Between Life and Love
‘One Week Before I Die’ follows Heewan (played by Kim Minha), a young woman who has turned her back on life, until her first love, Ramwoo (played by Gong Myung), returns as a grim reaper. ‘If you’ delicately reflects the emotional turmoil experienced by these characters as they reconnect under eerie, yet poignant circumstances.
A Warm Voice to Match a Chilling Story
The track begins with a gentle guitar melody and gradually builds to an emotional climax. Kim Taerae’s warm, comforting voice deepens the song’s sentimental tone, perfectly aligning with the K-drama’s bittersweet narrative. Fans have praised the OST’s ability to amplify the drama’s most touching moments.
Proven Talent in OST Hits
Kim Taerae has consistently demonstrated his vocal strength through performances and variety content, but it was his previous OST, ‘There’s Nothing More I Wish For’, for ‘Queen of Tears’ that truly set him apart. The track even earned him the Best OST award at the Korea Drama Awards. Now, with ‘If you’, he continues building on his reputation for heart-stirring soundtracks as the song climbs Korea’s major music charts.
OST King in the Making?
With his string of successful releases and growing recognition, fans are already calling Kim Taerae the next ‘OST King’. As his unique voice continues to enhance K-drama storytelling, audiences worldwide are looking forward to more moving tracks from this rising artist.
