My Name is Loh Kiwan Soundtrack: My Name Is Loh Kiwan (Korean: 로기완) is a 2024 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Hee-jin in her feature directorial debut. It is based on the 2019 novel I Met Loh Kiwan by Cho Hae-jin.
Quick Facts
| Title | My Name Is Loh Kiwan (로기완) |
| Director/Writer | Kim Hee-jin |
| Based on | I Met Loh Kiwan (2019 novel) by Cho Hae-jin |
| Composer | Dalpalan |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Release Date | March 1, 2024 |
| Runtime | 2h 11m (131 minutes) |
The story follows Loh Kiwan (Song Joong-ki), a North Korean defector who escapes to China with his mother before being separated from her and fleeing again, this time to Brussels, Belgium. Homeless and struggling to secure refugee status in a country whose language he doesn’t speak, Kiwan is driven by his late mother’s dying wish to find a place he can live freely. There, he meets Marie Lee (Choi Sung-eun), a former shooting athlete who has fallen on hard times, and the two form a bond as they confront their respective hardships.
Who Composed the My Name Is Loh Kiwan Soundtrack?
Dalpalan (댸파돂), the veteran South Korean film composer and music director known for his work on The Man from Nowhere, A Bittersweet Life, and Peninsula, composed the original score for My Name Is Loh Kiwan. The score is an atmospheric, largely instrumental accompaniment to Kiwan’s journey from North Korea to Belgium, rather than a song-driven soundtrack.
A note on accuracy: we could not locate an officially published, numbered track list with individual cue titles for Dalpalan’s score, so we have not fabricated one here. Fan-assembled listening playlists exist on Spotify and YouTube under titles like “My Name is Loh Kiwan Netflix Soundtrack,” but these are unofficial compilations rather than a verified album release.
Where to Stream My Name Is Loh Kiwan
My Name Is Loh Kiwan streams exclusively on Netflix, where it has been available since its March 1, 2024 release. Dalpalan’s score is not available as a standalone soundtrack album on Spotify or Apple Music at this time.
Cast
- Song Joong-ki as Loh Kiwan
- Choi Sung-eun as Marie Lee
- Kim Sung-ryung as Ok-hee, Kiwan’s mother
- Jo Han-chul as Lee Youn-sung, Marie’s father
- Lee Il-hwa as Jeong-ju, Marie’s mother
- Seo Hyun-woo as Ri Eun-cheol, Kiwan’s maternal uncle
- Lee Sang-hee as Seon-ju
Filming took place in Hungary and South Korea. The film was released worldwide on Netflix on March 1, 2024, to a generally positive critical reception, with praise for Song Joong-ki’s performance and the film’s cinematography, though some reviewers felt its romance elements leaned toward melodrama.
You can watch the official trailer below:
(External Link: IMDB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
Dalpalan, the South Korean composer behind The Man from Nowhere and Peninsula, composed the original score for My Name Is Loh Kiwan (2024).
Is there an official soundtrack album for My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
No. We could not verify an officially released soundtrack album or numbered track list for Dalpalan’s score. The film is driven by its atmospheric original score rather than a licensed song soundtrack.
Who directed My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
Kim Hee-jin wrote and directed My Name Is Loh Kiwan, marking her feature directorial debut.
Is Song Joong-ki the composer of My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
No. Song Joong-ki stars as the title character, Loh Kiwan; he is not involved in composing the film’s music. The score is credited to composer Dalpalan.
Where can I watch My Name Is Loh Kiwan?
My Name Is Loh Kiwan streams exclusively on Netflix.
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