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    Soundtrack #1

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    "Two weeks to change a friendship into something more."

    2022 - 2022 44m Korean
    76%

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    136 votes

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    Overview

    Disney+ offered a compact romantic drama with Soundtrack #1, a four-episode series that premiered in March 2022. Created and directed by Kim Hee-won, the show stars Park Hyung-sik as Han Sun-woo, a quiet photographer, and Han So-hee as Lee Eun-soo, a bright lyricist. The two have been close friends for 20 years, but when Eun-soo needs a place to stay, Sun-woo offers his home for two weeks. That simple setup sparks a slow-burn romance that explores the tension between friendship and love. The series earned a 7.6 rating from viewers, who praised the chemistry between the leads and the show's warm, understated tone. With only four episodes, each running about 44 minutes, it's a quick but satisfying watch for fans of friends-to-lovers stories.

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    Han Sun-woo and Lee Eun-soo have been best friends since childhood. Sun-woo captures the world through his camera, a quiet observer who has secretly loved Eun-soo for years. Eun-soo writes lyrics for a living, pouring emotion into words she can't seem to find for herself. When a plumbing disaster floods her apartment, Eun-soo moves into Sun-woo's place for two weeks. The cohabitation upends their comfortable dynamic, forcing both to confront feelings they've buried.

    Sun-woo's devotion shows in small gestures: he cooks her favorite meals, remembers every detail, and photographs her in unguarded moments. Eun-soo, meanwhile, meets Kang Woo-il, a charismatic photographer who takes an interest in her. As Eun-soo navigates her growing confusion, Sun-woo struggles with the fear that confessing his love could end their friendship forever. The series unfolds over those 14 days, exploring the quiet tension of unspoken words and the courage it takes to risk everything for love.

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    Critical Reception

    Critical Consensus

    Critics praised the warm chemistry between Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee, along with the series' visual beauty and effective use of music. However, some noted that the four-episode format left certain character arcs underdeveloped and the plot predictable. It's a gentle, feel-watch for romance fans.

    Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee have crackling chemistry in this gentle, slow-burn romance that makes the most of its compact four-episode format.

    Pierce Conran

    South China Morning Post

    Soundtrack #1 proves that sometimes less is more, delivering a satisfying friends-to-lovers story without the unnecessary drama that often plagues longer K-dramas.

    Joan MacDonald

    Forbes

    The series relies heavily on the star power of its leads, and thankfully, both Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee deliver performances that make the familiar premise feel fresh and heartfelt.

    Tanu I. Raj

    NME

    With its beautiful cinematography and emotionally resonant soundtrack, Soundtrack #1 captures the quiet, aching beauty of unspoken love.

    Lee Gyu-lee

    The Korea Times

    While the plot is predictable, the series succeeds as a mood piece, using music and imagery to create a romantic atmosphere that fans of the genre will adore.

    Rafael Motamayor

    /Film

    Top Cast

    Park Hyung-sik

    Park Hyung-sik

    Han Sun-woo

    Han So-hee

    Han So-hee

    Lee Eun-soo

    Lee Jung-eun

    Lee Jung-eun

    Eun-soo's Mother

    Kim Ju-hun

    Kim Ju-hun

    Kang Woo-il

    Yoon Byung-hee

    Yoon Byung-hee

    Yoon Dong-hyun

    Kim Do-shin

    Kim Do-shin

    CEO

    Crew

    Director

    Kim Hee-won

    Writer

    Ahn Sae-bom

    Seasons (1)

    Keywords

    photographerromancelyricistcohabitationfriends to loversromantick-dramaminiseriesdisney+

    Facts

    Status
    Ended
    Type
    Miniseries
    Original Language
    KO
    Network
    Disney+
    Created By
    Kim Hee-won
    Seasons
    1
    Episodes
    4
    Production
    Xanadu Entertainment, Red Nine Pictures, NHN Bugs

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