Korean Dictionary
How to say "OST (drama soundtrack)" in Korean
“OST (drama soundtrack)” in Korean is OST (pronounced "Oseutii").
OST
Oseutii
Usage & Context
Original Sound Track — the music composed for K-dramas and movies. Korean OSTs are hugely popular, often charting independently from the dramas. Artists like IU, EXO members, and TAEYEON frequently contribute OSTs. Listening to a drama's OST can instantly transport fans back to memorable scenes.
Example Sentence
이 드라마 OST가 너무 좋아서 계속 들어요.
I keep listening to this drama's OST because it's so good.
How to use OST naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “OST (drama soundtrack)” is OST, romanized as Oseutii.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around OST.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Oh-seu-tee'. 'Oh' sounds like the English 'oh'. 'Seu' is a very short 's' sound followed by a 'u' sound, like 'soo' but with less emphasis on the 'oo'. 'Tee' sounds like 'tee' in 'tea'.
More Example Sentences
A fan reminiscing about a drama through its soundtrack.
이 드라마 OST는 들을 때마다 장면이 떠올라요.
Every time I listen to this drama's OST, the scenes come to mind.
Asking about the artist behind a film's soundtrack.
어떤 가수가 이 영화 OST를 불렀는지 아세요?
Do you know which singer sang this movie's OST?
Sharing a personal preference for a drama soundtrack.
요즘 제일 좋아하는 OST는 '사랑의 불시착' 거예요.
My favorite OST these days is from 'Crash Landing on You'.
Cultural Context
OSTs (Original Soundtracks) are an integral part of the K-drama and K-movie experience. They are often as popular as the dramas themselves, with many songs topping music charts. Famous K-pop idols and ballad singers frequently lend their voices to OSTs, creating iconic tracks that evoke strong emotions and memories of specific scenes. Listening to an OST can instantly transport fans back into the world of their favorite drama.
Editorial note
We review entries like OST for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
드라마 OST
Drama OST
OST 앨범
OST album
OST 여왕/황제
OST Queen/King (singer known for many popular OSTs)
Related Expressions
드라마
Deurama
Drama
영화
Yeonghwa
Movie
음악
Eumak
Music
주제곡
Jujegok
Theme song
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