by Ceki, August 8, 2015
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THE BEST CHINESE OST

'A Vision of Eternity' by S.H.E

(The Little Fairy)

S.H.E is a popular Taiwanese girl group that has sold more than 10 million records in Asia. They sang the main theme for a 2005 Chinese drama The Little Fairy. The lyrics fit the drama’s plot perfectly:

  • ‘I’m just like you, never regretting, even for a second,
  • We are too stubborn,
  • Even the heavens do not have the heart to oppose us.’

The drama is based on a Chinese legend of the Fairy Couple. The youngest daughter of the Jade Emperor gets trapped in the mortal world while searching for her ‘magical equipment’ without which she cannot fly. In the meantime she falls in love with a poor farm guy, and when the time comes for her to return home, the almighty Jade Emperor allows the couple to meet each other once a year (not generous enough if you ask me). Anyway, today that day is celebrated as the Qixi Festival in China.

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THE BEST JAPANESE OST

'Planetarium' by Ai Otsuka

(Hana Yori Dango)

Ai Otsuka released this song in 2005 and it became her second best selling single with more than 300k records sold. You can watch the full music video HERE. I don't think there is a person who hasn't heard of this drama (and numerous adaptations of it) so I won't talk about it. And for those who watched it, they will be probably able to relate to the lyrics:

  • 'The starry sky with countless amounts of stars,
  • is always going to be right here,
  • Even now I won't cry because a long time ago,
  • I was looking at this beautiful sky with you.'

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THE BEST KOREAN OST

'Carry On' by ALi

(Faith)

ALi is a Korean singer known for her strong vocals and you can hear them in this emotional ballad. The drama is based on a time-traveling romance, so the lyrics reflect the plot in a way. 

  • 'The moment you started to breathe,
    • You became my heart,
    • I want to dream with you and love you,
    • I want to live my days in your precious arms,
    • I love you, you are my destiny.'

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THE BEST TAIWANESE OST

'Zero' by Alan Kuo

(MARS)

Alan Kuo is a Taiwanese actor and singer and he lent his vocals for this amazing drama. The song is a ballad with the elements of rock and its title is the same as the name of the main male character, hinting at the emptiness and tortured soul. 

  • 'Walking out from the empty solitude, everything finally fell apart,
  • Even if our love is tiring, I won't ever regret it, 
  • I'm letting all my guards down, nothing matters anymore,
  • Escaping this dark world, I'll start a new tomorrow.'

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THE BEST THAI OST

'Not Telling You' by Bedroom Audio

(Hormones)

Hormones gained a lot of attention because it was refreshing, realistic, and the total opposite of the usual Lakorns. It is kinda based on the super popular UK show Skins, and it depicts the lives of high school students. I wasn't able to find out anything more about Bedroom Audio, except that it is a Thai male band consisting of five members. The lyrics also fit the plot perfectly, you can see the rest of them HERE.

  • 'I nearly forgot to breathe when you came closer,
  • My whole heart pounds at the sight of your smile,
  • But I don't know if telling you right now would be too soon,
  • If I tell you these words and your answer is no,
  • You will probably run away,
  • It is enough already if I have your near me,
  • I can hear your voice and take care of you from afar,
  • I'll keep my secrets in my heart,
  • Even if it's frustrating to keep them inside. '

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*Notes: 3 of 5 theme songs were released in 2004/2005, it seems that the music from that time is still popular. Additionally, almost all of the winners are ballads. 

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