The soundtrack to Love For Love (사랑을 위하여), the official soundtrack album for the KBS weekend drama of the same name, offers a nostalgic look at the sound of Korean television in the early 1990s.
Released in March 1993, the album brings together actors, folk musicians, and pop vocalists in a collection of ballads and instrumental pieces that reflect the emotional storytelling style of the era.
Post Highlights
KBS Weekend Drama OST
The official soundtrack to KBS's Love For Love (사랑을 위하여), released by Yehdang Records in 1993.
Featuring Actress Na Hyun-hee
Includes one of Na Hyun-hee's best-known musical performances, "I Won't Love You" (사랑하지 않을거야).
Diverse Lineup of Artists
Features performances by Shin Gye-haeng, Oh Cheol-jin, Kim Kyung-hee, Saekjongi, and other musicians.
A Snapshot of Early Korean Drama Music
Preserves the style of Korean television soundtracks before the global rise of the Korean Wave.
Key Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Love For Love (사랑을 위하여) Original Soundtrack |
| Drama | Love For Love (사랑을 위하여) |
| Network | KBS (South Korea) |
| Broadcast | 1992–1993 |
| OST Release | March 1993 |
| Label | Yehdang Records (예당음향) |
| Tracks | 8 Tracks |
About the Drama
Love For Love (사랑을 위하여) aired on KBS from 1992 to 1993 during a period when family dramas were among the most popular genres on Korean television.
Like many television productions of the time, the series released an original soundtrack album featuring vocal songs alongside instrumental themes used throughout the drama.
The Soundtrack & Featured Artists
Rather than focusing on a single singer, the album features several performers with different musical backgrounds:
- Na Hyun-hee (나현희): Best known as an actress, she also pursued a brief singing career during the early 1990s.
- Shin Gye-haeng (신계행): Respected folk singer-songwriter.
- Oh Cheol-jin (오철진): Ballad vocalist.
- Kim Kyung-hee (김경희): Pop vocalist.
- Saekjongi (색종이): Vocal group.
Together, their performances create a soundtrack built around gentle ballads, folk influences, and understated instrumental themes that complement the drama's emotional tone.
Featured Song: "I Won't Love You"
Among the album's best-remembered songs is "I Won't Love You" (사랑하지 않을거야), performed by actress Na Hyun-hee.
The song emphasizes emotional restraint rather than dramatic vocal techniques, making it representative of the sentimental ballad style frequently heard in Korean television dramas during the early 1990s.
The melody also appears in both violin and piano arrangements, allowing the soundtrack to revisit its central musical theme throughout the drama.
Complete Track List (1993 Official Release)
| No. | Track Title (Korean / English) | Artist / Vocalist |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 고백 (Confession – Instrumental) |
Instrumental |
| 02 | 이별의 계절 (Season of Farewell) |
Oh Cheol-jin (오철진) |
| 03 | 사랑하지 않을거야 (I Won't Love You) |
Na Hyun-hee (나현희) |
| 04 | 사랑은 힘겨움으로 (Love Through Hardship) |
Kim Kyung-hee (김경희) |
| 05 | 사랑하지 않을거야 (Violin Version) |
Kim Dong-seok / Instrumental |
| 06 | 혼자이지만은 않아 (I'm Not Alone) |
Saekjongi (색종이) |
| 07 | 사랑을 위하여 (Love For Love) |
Shin Gye-haeng (신계행) |
| 08 | 사랑하지 않을거야 (Piano Version) |
Shin Dong-woo / Instrumental |
Essential Listening
Although the album contains eight tracks, the songs below are the best starting points for new listeners:
| Track | Why Listen? |
|---|---|
| I Won't Love You (사랑하지 않을거야) |
Na Hyun-hee's memorable vocal performance and one of the soundtrack's signature songs. |
| Love For Love (사랑을 위하여) |
Shin Gye-haeng's warm folk-inspired ballad. |
| Season of Farewell (이별의 계절) |
A representative early-1990s Korean ballad. |
| I Won't Love You (Violin Version) |
Shows how the soundtrack reused its principal melody as an instrumental theme for dramatic scenes. |
Why It Matters
Love For Love may not be among Korea's most famous drama soundtracks today, but it represents an important period in the history of Korean television music.
Its combination of an actress, folk musicians, pop vocalists, and instrumental themes reflects how drama soundtracks were produced before the Korean Wave transformed Korean entertainment into a global phenomenon.
Curator's Note
For modern listeners, Love For Love offers more than nostalgia. It provides a glimpse into a time when Korean drama soundtracks focused on supporting the story with understated melodies rather than producing chart-topping hit singles.
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