Trilha Sonora #1 (2022)

Romance para sentir borboletas no estômago

Acho que estava precisando de uma dose de romancezinho e este drama foi perfeito. Drama curto de apenas 4 episódio e uma ótima química entre os protagonistas. Park Hyung Sik e a Han So Hee conseguiram transmitir toda a sensação da amizade e do enamoramento.

O plot dos amigos que se apaixonam. Nada mais clichê, mas ao mesmo tempo foi tão bonito de acompanhar que qualquer clichê é perdoado. E sem contar que esse plot dos amigos que se apaixonam está entre meus clichês favoritos.

Confesso que o motivo principal que me levou a dar uma chance para esse drama foi o Park Hyung Sik. Estava assistindo "Our Blooming Youth" e estou encantada com ele no momento, mas a Han So Hee também não fica atrás, uma excelente atriz e os dois juntos fizeram um casal adorável. Se você está procurando um drama romance para sentir borboletas no estômago este pode ser uma boa escolha. Por ser curtinho ainda deixa gostinho de quero mais. E parece que vai ter, embora não com os mesmo atores. Mas a sinopse parece interessante e mantém como pano de fundo o universo da música.

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Soundtrack #1 um drama leve e caloroso

Soundtrack #1 é a prova de que um mini drama pode ser tão atraente quanto um drama de 16 episódios, acredito que o maior ponto dessa obra seja justamente sua simplicidade e atuações carismáticas. Nessa perspectiva, quando assistia aos episódios me sentia como se estivesse em meu primeiro drama e os sentimentos eram de conforto e boas energias, dessa forma, a história que nos é apresentada é uma premissa que sempre veio a tona: um homem e uma mulher podem ser amigos? E a resposta é claro que sim, dado todas as pautas sociais que temos no século 21, no entanto, este não é o ponto de discussão aqui mas sim o sentimento de companheirismo, afeto e amor que se desenvolve entre duas pessoas.
A atuação de Park Hyung Sik e Han So Hee é carismática e a química é apaixonante, minha experiência foi ótima com esse drama minha única tristeza é o fato de ser muito curto, porém, nada que atrapalhe o desenvolvimento da história. Portanto, em minha concepção o valor de reassistir é 1000! Se você está em um daqueles dias que a vida é muito amarga a doçura dessa obra vai aliviar seu dia.

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Ótimo para relaxar, fofo!

Falando sobre o drama num todo, eu adorei, ele me tirou de uma ressaca dorameira que é como eu estou chamando agora esse meu tempo sem conseguir mas querer ver um drama (obrigada ressacas literárias), curto de apenas quatro episódios, com duração curta também, não teve tempo pra muita enrolação do casal não ficar junto apenas o ser cego quanto aos seus próprios sentimentos e o time pra mim foi perfeito porque a Eunsoo não sabia o quanto gostava dele até se dar conta de fato. Infelizmente pra mim eu não senti química no casal, mas eu adorei eles juntos, são fofos e tiveram uma conexão que eu achei muito bonita. Mas a So hee teve muita química com o Bo hyun por exemplo e o song Kang também diga-se de passagem e o hyung sik maravilhoso com a Hyo Joo (talvez por ter me apaixonado tanto por ele em happiness não tenha conseguido ver ele com química em outro papel). Mas gostei do trabalho dos personagens, os dois artistas, a profunda conexão com a música que eu amo, sobre mergulhar naquilo que viveu e escrever, expor sentimentos. Confesso que queria mais do sunwoo e suas fotografias mais tudo bem. A mãe dela que aparece com as cartas de tarô amei, gostei bastante dos personagens secundários. É um drama leve e gostoso de ver, com uma OST muito boa de se escutar. Eu adorei mesmo, de verdade.

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Dos mini-dramas ele realmente é o #1!

Quando assisti o primeiro episódio, confesso que não me empolguei tanto. Achei o ritmo do drama bem lento. Depois entendi que era a dinâmica do enredo mesmo. Quiseram nos mostrar o "passo a passo", a transição dessa relação tão sólida de amizade para amor. São apenas poucos episódios, mas super bem desenvolvidos e construídos, tão bem feitos, que parece que assistimos a um drama com oito episódios e não quatro. Atuação, química, fotografia, desenvolvimento e OST, foram requisitos onde o drama arrasou!

E o final? Contém spoilers! ⚠️

Gostei muito que trouxeram o episódio final focado apenas na perspectiva dela, assim pudemos acompanhar todo o processo de descoberta da protagonista, seus medos, percepções, dúvidas, até chegar no ponto alto que foi a coragem dela em se abrir para ele, mesmo sem ter certeza de que ele ainda tinha sentimentos por ela e se ainda estaria aberto à essa relação. E falando em relação... Que linda a forma como ela começa. A cena em que ele dá uma resposta à declaração dela completando a música que ela compôs com: "Por favor, fique ao meu lado, eu te amo". É uma das mais lindas e delicadas declarações
que eu vi nos últimos doramas. A forma como foi feita, trazendo a temática da composição musical, os sentimentos, cenografia (com a neve caindo lá fora), tudo foi muito lindo!

? Eu recomendo?

Sim! Tenha em mente que este é um dorama mais "maduro", mais focado nos sentimentos, percepções e como essa transição de amizade para amor, podem acontecer, com todas as suas nuances. Ele funciona bem para quem quer dar um tempo de comédias românticas, quem busca algo com qualidade, mas que seja rápido de assistir, ressacas doramescas, e assim por diante. Dos minis-dramas que já assisti, ele com certeza reina absoluto, no #1 lugar.

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Encantador

Foi etremamente agradável de assistir este show, me encontrei conectada desde os primeiros minutos deste mini drama, ele consegue entregar muita coisa em pouco tempo , eu achei que não iria gostar pois Nosso Eteno Verão foi bem cansativo para mim na realidade foi uma decepção e esse drama foi ao contrario,aqui tive uma alegre surpresa, fiquei presa dentro deste drama, achei tudo tão equilibrado, tudo fluiu muito bem a história foi bem feita e sem enrolação, a fotografia era boa e a ost mais ainda.

Um drama leve, suave de processar , parecia que estava lendo um bom livro, o progresso do romance entres os protagonistas foi o melhor de assistir, adorei eles por sinal eram maduros, sensiveis gostei bastante dos dois.

Em fim eu apreciei muito assistir esse drama e com certeza eu recomendo que você assista para tirar suas própias conclusões.

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Short, Sweet and Decent.

This drama reminded me of a excerpt from "Me Before You", a romance novel by Jojo Moyes with a successful movie adaptation, which goes like: "...I told him a story of two people. Two people who shouldn't have met, and who didn't like each other much when they did, but who found they were the only two people in the world who could possibly have understood each other."

Created by NHN Bugs and Produced by Red Nine Pictures plus Xanadu Ent., "Soundtrack # 1 (사운드트랙 #1) [2022]" is one of the initial Disney+ Original Korean Drama ventures. Written by Ahm Sae Won and directed by Kim Hee Won, the drama got only 4 short episodes with approx. 45 mins runtime, and stars Park Hyung Sik & Han So Hee as leads.

Soundtrack #1 is a story of two best friends of two decades at their early 30s, who have stayed together through thick and thins, but the fine edges of friendship & love becomes hazy as they are attracted towards each other while staying with each other for two weeks. Will they end up together?

Even so it is this short, given the title, characters living through words, lyrics and music was expected (at least it was me who did), however, this wasn't true for most of the part; not disappointed, still.

I think the synopsis and the concept of "friends to lovers" trope tell it all and provided a total of around 170 minutes short runtime, it's pretty much guessable what's gonna happen; but what we should be looking forward to are: the execution and the ending, while peeking through the messages. In my opinion, the show was able to revive and relieve the hidden thoughts within us, while attempting to achieve a decent score. Although the show feels short and felt lil off at few instances, the development was squeaky clean and satisfactory.

Han So Hee plays Lee Eun Soo, a struggling lyricist who strives to do better with her own accord and is honest & outspoken in nature. Han Sun Woo played by Park Hyung Sik is a budding photographer with aweing skills who has a shy yet warm personality. We have Kim Joo Heon, Park Min Jung, Park Hoon and Yoon Byung Hee as supporting cast, while Lee Jung Eun and Seo In Guk play guest roles.

Wishing Ahn Sae Bom jakkanim a goodluck for his future endeavours for he was able to make an up to snuff delivery through this, and,also, congratulations on his debut. Kim Hee Won PDnim surely is one of the leading lady directors who has created qualitative up&down shows through years. And, for a short show like this, she has indeed carried out the overall execution well. The cinematography along with light hue and warm pallettes, made it an easy watch though I am a bit unsatisfied about the sound editing.

There are a total of 12 OSTs which is actually a lottttt for a show of apprpx. 3hours, but would you say you didn't want it? No, bcs the quality is so majestic to just not ask for. Not gonna write a lot but surely wanna mention all of them, for I have come to love all of them...

# "Want to be happy" by Park Boram
# "Love beyond words" by KYUHYUN
# "Your tender heart hurts me" by DAVICHI
# "My Love" by Kim Jong Kook
# "Talk to me" by KIM JAE HWAN
# "Prettiest One" by Standing Egg
# "A little more" by DOYOUNG
# "Wanna be your lover" by Monday Kiz
# "We'll shine brighter than any other" by Lee Hi
# "Love Love Love" by SEOBIN
# "miss you more, I'm sorry by" Lee Yejoon
# "Love beyond words" by DOKO

What I didn't like...

# Han So Hee seemed to struggle a little; which wasn't really visible but for someone who has watched almost everything she has acted in, she appeared to be having a difficult time to fit into a role which is radically opposite from others played by her.

#Even though I am fond of all the OSTs, I believe the show needed to be longer particularly to utilize them well in the story.

# Given the title, characters living through words, lyrics and music was expected (at least it was me who did), however, this wasn't true for most of the part; not disappointed, still.

Final Remarks... "Soundtrack #1" is indeed a satisfactory delivery about love & friendship and the essence they offer you in life, even for a short period. Screenwriting, direction, performance and execution are overally good and up to par. Won't say it's a must watch, but definitely a short and sweet journey, that will entice you to core. Please go ahead :)

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Soundtrack #1; A Discordant Love Story…

The recent venture of juggernaut industry company Disney into the world of K-dramas has marked an onslaught of mixed reception from viewers and critics alike. Nevertheless with a recent investment by the international streaming service Disney+ into copartnership and copyright deals with South-Korean producers and companies, it is hard to ingore the recent presence of Disney within the world of K-dramas. Indeed, the latest series to come out in selected countries from the streaming service, ‘ Soundtrack #1’, is no exception. A stipulated love story between two friends, ‘ Soundtrack #1’ is a short and benign romance drama which while bittersweet in parts, could often feel contrived by its setup and characters.

The narrative of ‘ Soundtrack#1’ focuses upon two close friends. Lee Eun Soo ( Han So-Hee- ‘ The World Of The Married’, ‘ Nevertheless’ and ‘ My Name’, ) is an aspiring lyricist. Nevertheless despite having the ability to pursue her dream job, Eun Soo is struggling to find a source of inspiration and has hit a difficult period of writer’s block.

Thankfully Eun Soo has found comfort and support by relying upon her friend and photographer Han Sun Woo ( ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik-‘ The Heirs’, ‘ Strong Girl Bong Soon’ and ‘ Happiness’). However as Eun Soo and Sun Woo attempt to navigate their current relationship, it becomes apparent that romantic feelings between friends aren’t always so easy to navigate.

‘ Soundtrack #1’ came together as the byproduct of screenwriter Chae Yoon (‘ She Would Never Know’) and director Kim Hee-Won ( ‘ Fiery Priest’, ‘ Vincenzo’ and upcoming series ‘Little Women’). While Hee-Won was certainly not treading upon unfamiliar ground with the romantic melodrama ‘ Soundtrack #1’, it certainly seemed an intriguing choice to pair up Hee-Won, a director known famously in recent years for her witty slapstick comedy-style and revenge dramas, with screenwriter Chae Yoon, who is associated with the lighthearted romance series ‘ She Would Never Know’ for ‘ Soundtrack #1’. Nevertheless despite the eccentric pairing choice, it is arguable that the contrasting idiosyncratic styles between screenwriter and director helped to bring a certain flair to the miniseries.

Perhaps it is important to establish that ‘ Soundtrack #1’ doesn’t push boundaries within its initial setups and plot premise. It is a basic and conventional romance story. In particular it was evident to see the influences of screenwriter Chae Yoon within ‘ Soundtrack #1’. The similar rhetoric of the male lead attempting to escape the friend-zone with his lifelong friend and crush, convoluted feelings developing between close friends and of course repressed feelings causing complications along the way were certainly similar to Yoon’s previous screenplay .

Nevertheless it is hard to deny that despite the lighthearted angst of ‘ Soundtrack #1’, there was a distinctive trait of interminable melancholiness and yearning within ‘ Soundtrack #1’. Director Hee Won’s classic touch of internal and external conflict have become reoccurring themes throughout several of her projects. Although ‘ Soundtrack #1’ may not possess a tale about a character with an eventful past or a personal vendetta, it certainly did highlight the complications that can arise within feelings, careers and between contrasting elites . ( For example Sun Woo’s internal disillusionment and fixation upon his work and coveted feelings for the female lead helped to perfectly contrast Han So-Hee’s external struggles and uncertainty as a songwriter.)

Then of course there’s the discussion surrounding casting choices. Han So-Hee has admittedly triggered mixed-responses amongst viewers and critics alike for her initial performance as main female lead Eun Soo. The actress’ previous career trajectory has seen her star in a mixture of different genres and styles with her recent performance( at the time of writing) in the revenge-thriller ‘ My Name’ being widely praised.

Nevertheless it is hard to deny that despite Han So-Hee’s talents within certain roles and genres , i her performance within ‘ Soundtrack #1’ could often feel somewhat lacklustre with line deliverances and emotional intonations initially. So Hee’s performance did admittedly improve somewhat in the latter-half of the miniseries with a level of heartache being conveyed within her onscreen persona but it is perhaps fair to say that Soo Hee’s performance could feel somewhat lacking at the best of times.

Costarring alongside actress Han So-Hee was ZE:A’s Park Hyung-Sik as main male lead Han Sun Woo. Hyung-Sik has certainly gained a lot of experience within the world of rom-coms and melodramas and this certainly did allow the actor to approach his onscreen role with an easygoing charm. However despite Hyung-Sik’s talents, it is difficult to deny that there were times where the actor could feel somewhat stilted by certain dialogue deliverances .

Then of course there’s the discussion surrounding Hyung-Sik and So-Hee’s potential onscreen chemistry. There was certainly nothing wrong per say with Hyung Sik and Soo Hee’s onscreen dynamic. Although there was an initially inconsistent start , the onscreen chemistry was decent enough. However it is still hard to ignore that while their potential was certainly not unwatchable it rarely felt coherently natural. Perhaps it can be said that these problem boiled down to the flaws of limited screen time . Throughout the duration of the series, an onslaught of variable acting performances by the main cast in addition to the limitations of a restricted time frame rarely helped to allow this onscreen dynamic flow naturally.

Under the directing leadership of Kim Hee-Won, it is clear to see that the four-episode formula and short episode lengths for ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was a double-edged sword.

Of course, it naturally enforced the narrative to be compact and concise within its restricted time frame and duration length. The series was rarely caught up in the trap of being lost down the rabbit hole of an abundance of unnecessary subplots and irrelevant characters. ( Instead these subplots were only briefly touched upon such as So Hee and Sun Woo’s work careers.)

Although there were supporting characters within the series such as Composer Kang Woo Il ( Kim Joo Heon-‘ It’s Okay Not To Be Okay’, ‘ Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ and ‘Juvenile Justice’), Sun Woo’s business partner Yoon Dong Hyun ( Yoon Byun Hee- ‘ Love In The Moonlight’, ‘Mr. Sunshine’ and ‘ Vincenzo’) and several surprise guest appearances ( including Yoon Seo Ah, Seo In Guk, Lee Jung Eun, Park Hoon and Park Min Jung), these secondary characters were rarely featured beyond their necessary face value in order to trigger or intensify certain plot events.

On the other hand while a restricted time space did allow the narrative to be more cutthroat with its themes and storyline, it did certainly highlight some specific drawbacks also as a consequence of this compact formula . A limited time frame rarely allowed viewers to see the onscreen relationship between characters being explored beyond their necessity to the plot, hardly allowing opportunities for ‘ Soundtrack #1’ to subvert all of its cliches or experiment with new formulas. Naturally,this could sometimes lead to certain narrative points such as the later development of Eun Soo and Sun Woo’s relationship feeling somewhat rushed.

When it came to filming and production it is certainly noteworthy to point out that Hee Won’s stylistic approach to the series helped to captivate the journey and feelings of characters throughout.

Slick editing and glossy gradients helped to animate scenes to life with specific palettes and tones popping out onscreen. Additionally this helped to differentiate between idealism such as through the eyes of Sun Woo as well as the stark reality presented by Eun Soo throughout the series. ( Perhaps one of the most memorable contrasts can be found in the first episode of ‘ Soundtrack #1’ during Sun Woo’s photo shoot of Eun Soo. Through the literal lens and vision of the male lead, Eun Soo is adorned in a flowing white shirt and smile, giving off an ethereal ambience and air of confidence. In a contrasted scene, viewers are shown reality from the perspective of Eun Soo, adorned in drab clothing and hunched over a computer screen.)

With the title name such as ‘ Soundtrack #1’ it should come as no surprise that the series is heavily invested within using imagery and the OST synchronically. For ‘Soundtrack #1’, this came through an onslaught of schmaltzy and sugary love ballads and solo tracks.

Of course for a series predominantly focused upon young love and relationships, this isn’t an entirely odd choice. However rather than selecting an impressive score for the series or at least choosing songs than could’ve heavily fomented emotional and tear jerking scenes, ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was caught in a slight rut with some of its chosen tracks being unimpressive. Perhaps the few exceptions to this can be found through lovelorn ballad “ Wanna be your lover”[ “이젠 친구에서 연인이 되고 싶어”] by Monday Kiz , LeeHi’s upbeat track “We'll Shine Brighter Than Any Other Stars” [ “우린 어떠한 별보다 빛날 거야”] and Prerettiest One’s acoustic guitar song “ Standing Egg” [“ 너만 예뻐”].

‘ Soundtrack #1’ is a series which does little to diverge away from the expected tropes and basic setups of romance dramas. Although there an were certainly some questionable acting moments at times and the limited time frame for the narrative often led to events feeling rushed, ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was surprisingly able to attain a balance between lighthearted fluff and bittersweet angst. Additionally, the collaborated efforts of Kim Hee-Won and Chae Yoon allowed the narrative to explore an idiosyncratic perspective by both director and screenwriter upon romance and repressed creativity. Although perhaps ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was let down at times by its OST and pacing at times , the four-episode miniseries certainly will offer viewers with a decent and quick binge-watch.

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Extremely boring

I don't have much to say about this short series aside from the fact that I'm extremely underwhelmed. I had high expectations. Since there was only 4 episodes I figured they had to get things going fast. I also really liked the cast. I'm a fan of both Park Hyung Shik and Han So Hee; so finding out that they were starring together made me excited.

That excitement sadly fizzled out pretty quickly. There is nothing wrong with this drama per se. It's just that nothing much happens. It would be odd to say that a drama that only has 4 episodes was dragged out. But that's how I feel. This should have been a movie. Or better yet. Not have existed at all.

I can't point at any specific thing and say that's bad. In fact, there were several scenes that I actually enjoyed, But there was maybe 1 or 2 such scenes in every episode. Which left about 35-40 minutes each episode that felt wasted. Those 35-40 minutes felt like fillers.

So much of this drama felt unnecessary. This could have easily been wrapped up in 1 episode, and still have been boring.

Now to the acting. I like both Park Hyung Shik and Han So Hee's acting. They are both fantastic actors. Seperately. Together, they just don't have any chemistry. I can barely believe these two are friends, let alone lovers. I think they both would have benefited from a more dynamic drama.

Oh well. That's 176 minutes wasted.

If you are fan of slow dramas, where nothing much happens. This might work for you. But if you're like me and actually want something to happen. You would be wasting your time with this.

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Short and Sweet

Soundtrack #1 tells the story of two individuals who have been best friends friends since childhood and are now in their early thirties. They've been through a lot together, through many ups and downs in life. However, certain circumstances led them to live together for two weeks. Is it possible that these two weeks will help them realise their emotions?

Soundtrack #1 feels like a typical romance drama, except it's only a few hours long. But, t he portrayal of the "friends to lovers" trope feels very realistic and pragmatic. The story is straightforward, but the manner in which it is told is entertaining. The story moves at a good pace, which, combined with the cast and their performances, makes it enticing to watch.

Han Sun Woo and Lee Eun Soo are played by Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee, respectively. Han Sun Woo is a charming and attractive photographer who struggles to conceal his feelings for his best friend, Eun Soo. Lee Eun Soo is a lively and straightforward budding lyricist who is still unaware fo her feelings for Sun Woo.

Their acting was excellent, and they were able to accurately convey the emotions of the characters. I don't have much to say about their performance. I enjoyed their chemistry and hope to see them in more dramas.

The music was lovely, and I have grown fond of it. The soundtracks are fantastic, with a well-balanced selection of songs that fit the story's mood. There are 12 tracks in total:
 "Love beyond words" (사랑은 말로 표현하는게 아니래요) by KYUHYUN
 "Want to be happy"(행복해지고 싶어)  by Park Boram
"Your tender heart hurts me" (소녀 같은 맘을 가진 그댈 생각하면 아파요) by DAVICHI
"My Love" by Kim Jong Kook
"Talk to me"  (나에게 말해요) by KIM JAE HWAN
"Prettiest One" (너만 예뻐) by Standing Egg
"A little more" (아주 조금만 더) by DOYOUNG
"Wanna be your lover" (이젠 친구에서 연인이 되고 싶어) by Monday Kiz
"We'll shine brighter than any other stars" (우린 어떠한 별보다 빛날 거야) by Lee Hi
"Love Love Love" by SEOBIN
"Miss you more, I'm sorry" (더 미안하고 보고 싶고 그래) by Lee Yejoon 
"Love beyond words" by DOKO
 "I'm more sorry and miss you" (더 미안하고 보고 싶고 그래) by Twenty
All of their songs elicit such vibrant feelings in the listener that he or she can't help but love the music. My personal favourites are Love Beyond Words and Wanna Be Your Lover.

Finally, there isn't much else to say about this brief drama. This drama was enjoyable and satisfying. Everything went off without a hitch. I'll gladly rewatch this drama at some point in the future, owing to its length. This is a good drama to watch if you want something short and sweet that will captivate you to the heart.

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Music and Lyrics

Soundtrack #1 is my number one feel-good and comfort drama of the year, or any year for that matter. Yes, there have been many great productions in the past but perhaps none as short or as sweet, and certainly as satisfying as this one, as far as friendship and romance-themed stories are concerned.

Truth be told, this isn’t my go-to genre and I only watch dramas of this nature probably once or twice a year, if not less. I’ve dropped or put on hold many of such dramas in the past. For 2022, the only one that I’ve completed to-date is 25-21 which is a remarkable production in its own right, but what Soundtrack #1 does so well is how it provides closure in the most satisfying, realistic and inspiringly hopeful and positive manner that most ordinary folks could relate to, in particular those who are going through a similar experience as well. And of course, this drama stars Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee as the leads. That fact alone provided more than enough motivation to give this one a shot and I’m glad I did.

One of the rising number of K-dramas to be produced and streamed exclusively on Disney+, Soundtrack #1 is based on the original screenplay written by Ahn Sae Bom in what is his first screenwriting credit. Kim Hee Won, the prolific director of dramas including the likes of Vincenzo and The Crowned Clown, serves as director.

What I Liked

First and foremost, obviously the leads. Park Hyung Sik impressed me in Happiness but I was already a fan after the South Korean remake of Suits. Despite having not seen most of his wide repertoire of works, something that I’ll have to remedy in the near future, one could tell how well cast he is in pleasant good guy roles, especially the wholesome boy-next-door kind of vibes. Nothing flashy, OTT or extreme but rather just down-to-earth and ultra low-key type of personas suit his overall demeanour and style of acting. That said, I’m sure he possesses a lot more range that’s just waiting to be unleashed.

Han So Hee took my breath away in My Name. I just had to see more of her and in a completely different setting.The feedback on her performance, especially at the initial stage, wasn’t too promising where many viewers were either not convinced by her chemistry with Park Hyung Sik or felt that her acting was lacking. Personally for me and given the context of the narrative, I wasn’t expecting powerful award-winning type of performances from anyone. The bare minimum for me for a story of this nature is to be convinced of the interactions and connection between the leads. In that regard, I am not disappointed. I really enjoyed seeing how well both leads articulated their roles to imbue much realism into the depiction of a healthy and organic relationship development stemming from the unique backstory that they share.

In terms of the narrative, stories about unrequited or repressed romance with friends-to-lovers and co-habitation themes are a hit or miss for me but in this case, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the viewing experience. Perhaps it’s because of how much I adore the leads that I bought into the storytelling. Another possible reason is how short it is. Any longer than 4 episodes or the usual 12 or 16-episode format and I might have bailed. But given how compact the structure of the story is and the rather entertaining pace as well as the sequencing of key plot points, I was honestly not bored out of my mind at all.

Another crucial selling point is the production values. From the first minute of the first episode, one could tell this drama has quality written all over it. The magical snowfall effect, the tasteful set designs including the charming little roadside diner, the adorable home that the leads share, the chic photography studio, among others. All of these aspects are presented beautifully with the kind of warm colour palette that makes this a cosy and inviting little drama to savour.

For a drama entitled Soundtrack #1, its soundtrack truly is deserving of the title. Featuring no less than 12 songs, perhaps the ones that speak to me would be the evocative love ballads which are amongst the best that have been released this year thus far.

The full list are as follows:

Kyuhyun (규현) - Love beyond words (사랑은 말로 표현하는게 아니래요)
Park Boram (박보람) - Want to be happy (행복해지고 싶어)
Davichi (다비치) - Your tender heart hurts me (소녀 같은 맘을 가진 그댈 생각하면 아파요)
Kim Jong Kook (김종국) - My Love
Kim Jae Hwan (김재환) - Talk to me (나에게 말해요)
Standing Egg (스탠딩 에그) - Prettiest One (너만 예뻐)
DOYOUNG (도영) - A little more (아주 조금만 더)
Monday Kiz (먼데이 키즈) - Wanna be your lover (이젠 친구에서 연인이 되고 싶어)
LeeHi (이하이) - We'll shine brighter than any other stars (우린 어떠한 별보다 빛날 거야)
SEOBIN (서빈) - Love Love Love
LEE YEJOON (이예준) - Miss You More, I'm Sorry (더 보고 싶고 미안하고 그래)
DOKO (도코) - Love Beyond Words

Final Thoughts

Most aspects are so well executed in this short production that I can’t find many, if any, faults about it. The conclusion to the story is extremely well written which leaves me with such an uplifting feeling. All things considered, this is job well done by everyone involved in Soundtrack #1 and definitely worth checking out or even a re-watch.

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Subtle, warm and simple

Of course because this is only 4 episodes, the dramas focus was not on the story but honestly it didn't need to be. Even though the premise is predictable, this drama is more about feels and connection. If you're looking for that i would suggest give it a shot for sure. A drama doesn't always need to have a million things going for it, to be considered good. Sometimes a simple feel good story can do the job just as well and let this drama speak for that.

The cinematography felt so warm, set in winter and added to the ambience and mood the director was trying to create. An classic story about unrequited love but even with only four episodes, the writer did a great job in the screenplay and it didn't feel rushed. The fact that they kept the story simple contributed to focusing on the main thing which was their friendship rather than overcomplicating it. The emotions and thoughts for the characters in every episodes felt justified and flowed smoothly across the the whole drama.

The chemistry that the friends shared came across very beautifully, not overly over the top. I can't seem to put my finger on how they did that so perfectly. The character Han Sun Woo (played by Park Hyung Sik) was so wholesome and the actor did a brilliant job delivering that across the screen. Lee Sun Soo played by Han So Hee also played the part really well, her acting was subtle but in an good way. The only downfall is that i wished it was longer. Subtle, warm and simple. If you want to enjoy a night in with that fuzzy feeling, get a blanket, light a candle and enjoy!

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