Soundtrack #1

This latest K-drama from Han So Hee has a mediocre but well-written story. The decision to only present 4 episodes is a good thing with material that is not verbose and straight to the point. Unfortunately, because it's short, I don't get the romantic moments that should be more between Han So Hee and Park Hyung Sik.

This was so good, but still not worth the wait Disney I will stay mad about that!! Finally, months after airing in Korea and what seemed like every other region of the world getting access on their Disney Plus the U. S. girlies get access and I still have retroactive fomo. But okay it's cold and rainy here now and this was the perfect wat h on a rainy day. So easy to finish in one sitting, I would love more of these 4 part 45 minutes life vignette things. Ummm y'all Han So Hee's acting has improved so much! The issues I had on "Nevertheless" don't exist here, her eyes and face are emotive so it's not giving zombie anymore. She's great, I actually love her character even if she's a little clueless at times.

SOUNDTRACK NO 1 is a sweet story about friendship & romance. It's a simple idea, but it's carried out with panache & style. This is a short but effective Kdrama that makes the most of its limited screen time, leaving you wanting more at every turn. SOUNDTRACK NO 1 reunites two best friends who have been friends since high school.

The setup is extremely straightforward, with a solid foundation. The angst, the stare, the EVERYONE CAN SEE HIS LOVE FOR HER BUT SHE DOES NOT, the subtle acts of care - they're all heart-warming & adorable.

The pairing of Han So Hee & Park Hyung Sik is unlikely, but the casting director made the right choice. Following their action-packed dramas (MY NAME & HAPPINESS), we get to see both of them in a more relaxed setting, showcasing their versatility as actors. I can't get enough of Han So Hee's performance. The portrayal of her role is AMAZING. I adore her bubbly character. And again, Hyung Sik is back with another gentle male lead character. He's a brilliant actor who can captivate his audience & easily transport his emotions & thoughts to us through his excellent acting skills. I've to admit, the chemistry between the leads was MADLY ELECTRIFYING.

Although I wish it were longer or had more episodes, this story doesn't waste a second of its running time, cutting in & out while telling its story effectively & with a lot of cool visual cues & solid OSTs to boot through only four episodes. So, while I wish we saw more of these two characters, I understand.

No spoilers here but SOUNDTRACK NO 1 rounds out its story beautifully. This drama is best compared to a riveting short story. I was captured by the words & the emotions, stringing along to the end but then surprised to find it over just as quickly as I began.

In short, It's hard not to like what SOUNDTRACK NO 1 offers. It's a simple, effective drama & a good gateway into Korean content if you've never watched one of these dramas before. With good writing, strong characters & a couple of excellent songs on the OST, SOUNDTRACK NO 1 stays in-key & delivers its four-track ensemble with beautiful grace. This is one of the better dramas of 2022.

I cant even remember if I have done a imdb review before but I definetly feel that this needs one. I have watched 20+ k-dramas over the course of 2.5 years and this title is fighting for the top spot.

As mention in other reviews the scenery and acting really is amazing. I really feel like this series was ment to be a movie but they extended it to give it more room to grow and it really did!

The story turns out to be quite generic but wow, I was still constantly on my toes and I really felt a connection to the happenings in the series, in a way that is so hard to put forward.

One thing in detail that stod out to me is that when things get little bit sour and I get little bit mad/sad, it quickly turns back and gives me the actions of the characters that I would like to see. The actions to make me happy again and proud to see that there are some writers/directors out there that seams to share my feelings.

The only reason this isnt getting 10 stars is because I would have liked to change the ending. The ending need to have more of a klimax, one that gives us dramatically exactly what we were waiting for in an unexpected way.

Soundtrack #1 is a straightforward friends-to-lovers story revolving around artistry & the trials of life. The aesthetics are great & the friendship between the leads is believable & worth investing in before moving onto their romance. While this does include unrequited love, it doesn't feel forced & it feels like a natural progression of the feelings built in the relationship between the leads. It also stars Park Hyungsik, one of my favorite romantic drama heroes. Han Sohee & Hyungsik do a great job providing balance to each other on screen. I recommend this to someone who wants a really simple, sensible story with some amount of relationship drama with a sprinkle of comedy that shows the growth between two people who actually don't mess up their friendship in the process of becoming romantically involved.