Quick Facts
| Title | 연인 (My Dearest) |
| Network | MBC TV |
| Air Dates | August 4 – November 18, 2023 (Fri/Sat, 21:50 KST) |
| Episodes | 21 (Part 1: 10 episodes, Part 2: 11 episodes) |
| Writer | Hwang Jin-young (inspired by the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind) |
| Starring | Namkoong Min, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Da-in, Kim Yun-woo, Lee Chung-ah |
| OST Label | NHN Bugs / Donuts Culture |
| Where to Watch | Wavve (South Korea), Viki, Hulu, Kocowa |
연인 Original Soundtrack: 연인 (My Dearest) is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Namkoong Min, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Lee Da-in, Kim Yun-woo, and Lee Chung-ah. According to author Hwang Jin-young, it is inspired by the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind.
It premiered on MBC TV on August 4, 2023, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea and Viki in some of the other selected regions.
The series is divided into two parts. Part 1 (10 episodes) aired from August 4 to September 2, 2023, while Part 2 (11 episodes) aired from October 13 to November 18, 2023, for 21 episodes in total.
연인 (My Dearest) Original Soundtrack
The soundtrack of 연인 is composed by various artists including Kai, Yeon Woo, and Ah Eun Jin. You can find more info about the soundtrack on YouTube and also listen to it on Spotify.
Here is the complete list of this series (연인 Original Soundtrack):
Part 1
The first part soundtrack of the series was released on August 6, 2023, and it was performed by Kai (카이)
- With My Heart
다만 마음으로만 Kai (카이) - With My Heart (Inst.)
다만 마음으로만
Part 2
The second part soundtrack of the series was released on August 9, 2023, and it was performed by Yeon Woo.
- Road to You (그대에게)
- Road to You (Inst.) 그대에게
Part 3
The third part soundtrack of the series was released on August 13, 2023, and it was performed by Ahn Eun-jin.
- With My Heart
다만 마음으로만 - With My Heart (Inst.)
다만 마음으로만 (Inst.)
Part 4
The Fourth part soundtrack of the series was released on August 20, 2023, and it was performed by Miyeon (미연) of (G)I-dle
- The Painted on the Moonlight
달빛에 그려지는 - The Painted on the Moonlight (Inst.)
달빛에 그려지는 (Inst.)
Part 5
The Fourth part soundtrack of the series was released on August 27, 2023, and it was performed by Yang Yo Sup.
- Unforgettable Love
연모(戀慕) - Unforgettable Love (Inst.)
연모(戀慕) (Inst.)
Part 6
The Fourth part soundtrack of the series was released on September 3, 2023, and it was performed by Kim Feel.
- My Star
나의 별이 돼주오 - My Star (Inst.)
나의 별이 돼주오 (Inst.)
Part 7
- With My Heart
다만 마음으로만 Kai (카이) - Road to You
그대에게 Yeon Woo - With My Heart
다만 마음으로만 Ahn Eun Jin - The Painted on the Moonlight
달빛에 그려지는 Miyeon (미연) of (G)I-dle - Unforgettable Love
연모(戀慕) Yang Yo Sup - My Star
나의 별이 돼주오 Kim Feel - Afternoon Lady Ⅰ Park Jin Hyun (박진현)
- Fate Lee Yong Jae (이용재)
- Funeral Honor Dong Min Ho (동민호)
- Afternoon Lady Ⅱ Park Jin Hyun (박진현)
- 다만 마음으로만 (Emotive Ver.) Kim Soo Han (김수한), Jo Ran (조란)
- My Dearest Park Jin Hyun (박진현)
- Afternoon Lady Ⅲ Park Jin Hyun (박진현)
- Lyrical Park Jin Hyun (박진현)
- Go To War Lee Yong Jae (이용재)
Part 8
- Floral Shoes
꽃신 Im Jae Hyun (임재현) - Floral Shoes (Inst.)
꽃신 (Inst.) Im Jae Hyun (임재현)
Part 9
- 기다리는 사람 The Stray (스트레이)
- 기다리는 사람 (Inst.) The Stray (스트레이)
연인: The soundtrack is available on Spotify, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score. You can also watch the official trailer of the series on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the story and characters.
연인 Original Soundtrack (Trailer)
(Source: DramaWiki, Wikipedia)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs the 연인 (My Dearest) OST songs?
Each part of the OST features a different guest vocalist rather than a single artist: Kai performs Part 1 (“With My Heart”), Yeon Woo performs Part 2 (“Road to You”), cast member Ahn Eun-jin performs Part 3 (a second version of “With My Heart”), Miyeon of (G)I-dle performs Part 4 (“The Painted on the Moonlight”), Yang Yo Sup performs Part 5 (“Unforgettable Love”), and Kim Feel performs Part 6 (“My Star”). These artists are the vocalists on their respective tracks, not necessarily the composers.
Is My Dearest based on a true story or novel?
My Dearest is an original screenplay by writer Hwang Jin-young. It isn’t a direct adaptation of an existing novel, but Hwang has cited Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel Gone with the Wind as a thematic inspiration for the story’s wartime love triangle.
Who is Miyeon in the My Dearest OST?
Miyeon, who performs Part 4 (“The Painted on the Moonlight”), is a member of the K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE. She is credited on the official OST release as “Miyeon of (G)I-dle.”
Where can I watch My Dearest?
My Dearest aired on MBC TV in South Korea and is available to stream on Wavve domestically, and on Viki, Hulu, and Kocowa in various international regions, depending on availability.
How many episodes does My Dearest have?
My Dearest has 21 episodes total, split into two parts: Part 1 ran for 10 episodes (August 4 – September 2, 2023) and Part 2 ran for 11 episodes (October 13 – November 18, 2023).
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