The Netflix series 'Is This Love Translatable?' is an unpredictable romantic comedy drama featuring multi-language interpreter Joo Ho-jin (played by Kim Seon-ho) who becomes the interpreter for global top star Cha Mu-hee (played by Go Yoon-jung). Kim Min-seok is responsible for the first track, 'Love Language,' in the series.
Currently, 'Is This Love Translatable?' has achieved top rankings domestically and has also secured the number one spot in the global TOP 10 non-English shows in its second week of release, garnering significant attention for Kim Min-seok's voice in the OST.
The track 'Love Language,' sung by Kim Min-seok, is characterized by its addictive melody line, blending fast-paced rock beats with cheerful vocals. Kim Min-seok's sweet voice and captivating singing style enhance the thrilling romance between the main characters Cha Mu-hee and Joo Ho-jin, harmonizing perfectly with the iconic scenes and adding to the emotional impact of the series.
Previously, MeloMance's steady-seller OST 'Love, Maybe,' which Kim Min-seok wrote and composed, was featured in the globally successful Netflix film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' drawing worldwide attention. Following this, his participation in 'Is This Love Translatable?' has solidified his reputation as a 'leading K-pop star' driving the popularity of works through OSTs.
Recently, Kim Min-seok connected with viewers through the OST 'Don't Be Angry' for the KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Last Summer,' offering a lingering emotional experience with his voice. He also showcased his enchanting voice in the OST 'Special Day' for the SBS drama 'Kiss Sixth Sense,' starring Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin, perfectly matching the theme of mutual unspoken romance.
Riding on this popularity, Kim Min-seok is participating in the Music Connect Project with the track 'Habitually Counting to Three.' This song, a remake of KCM's original, metaphorically expresses unforgettable memories of a breakup by counting to three in the morning. Kim Min-seok reinterprets the original with his unique delicate emotion while maintaining its essence. The track 'Habitually Counting to Three,' sung by Kim Min-seok, will be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 1st of next month.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr