Korea's most popular soundtrack breaks record

By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Nuran Sami Hassan Ibrahim

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One of the most successful Korean TV shows is "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 – 도깨비), commonly shorted to just "Goblin." It has gained acclaim far beyond just Korea or East Asia. In fact, it has drawn massive approbation from all over the world. The story revolves around a goblin who wallows in his own curse, while maintaining the illusionary mindset that he's actually blessed, which backfires as the series progresses. The drama is various in theme, and many viewers find it hard to define and categorize the show into one genre. However, it's been settled that it falls under the genres of fantasy and romance, with a pinch of comedy thrown in, too.

Topping the charts is no longer surprising for this exceptionally admired TV series. It possesses the second highest-rated single episode in the history of Korean TV, along with a soundtrack that has ended up with many hits. As of May 28, one of the songs from the soundtrack for "Goblin," "Stay With Me" by Chanyeol, from the band Exo, and the singer Punch, has broken a vital record. That one song is taking that soundtrack to the top of all Korean TV show soundtracks on YouTube, with the spike in views surpassing 70 million. It has claimed the title of "Most Viewed Music Video for a Korean Soundtrack" on YouTube, outshining the song "Everytime," by Exo's Chen and the singer Punch, from the show "Descendants of the Sun" (태양의 후예), that had 51 million views as of that day. Congratulations to the entire team of "Goblin," including the talented Park Chanyeol and the singer Punch, who were first to participate in the soundtrack for "Goblin," on this masterpiece and iconic achievement.

Here are the top 10 most-viewed songs from a soundtrack for a Korean TV show on YouTube. 

10. "Once Again" by Mad Clown and Kim Na Young, from the show "Descendants of the Sun"

Views: 24 million

9. "For You" by Chen Baekhyun and Xiumin, from the band Exo, from the show "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" (달의 연인 - 보보경심 려)

Views: 27 million

8. "Beautiful" by Baekhyun from the band Exo, from the show "Exo Next Door" (우리 옆집에 엑소가 산다)

Views: 31 million

7. "You Are My Everything" by Gummy, from the show "Descendants of the Sun"

Views: 36 million

6. "Talk Love" by K.will, from "Descendants of the Sun"

Views: 38 million

5. "Beautiful" by Crush, from the show "Goblin"

Views: 39 million

4. "This Love" by Davichi, from "Descendants of the Sun"

Views: 40 million

3. "Always" by Yoon Mi Rae, from "Descendants of the Sun"

Views: 40.7 million

2. "Everytime" by Chen, from the group Exo, and Punch, from the show "Descendants of the Sun"

Views: 51 million

1. "Stay With Me" by Chanyeol, from the group Exo, and Punch, from the show "Goblin"

Views: 70 million

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