IVE's Liz Delivers Heartfelt OST for 'Love is a One-Way Bridge'
On December 15, at 6 PM, Liz from the girl group IVE released her first solo track, 'Summer (서머)', as part of the OST for the tvN drama 'Love is a One-Way Bridge (사랑은 외나무 다리에서)'. This drama tells the story of two rivals, Seok Ji-won (주지훈) and Yoon Ji-won (정유미), who were born on the same day with the same name and reunite after 18 years following a painful summer breakup. Since its premiere on November 23, the show has garnered significant attention, achieving a peak viewership rating of 6.5%.
Liz joins a talented lineup of artists contributing to the OST, including Go Young-bae, Big Naughty, ITZY's Yeji, Lee Mujin, 10CM, and Song Yerin, marking her debut in a solo OST project. Known for her exceptional vocal skills and emotional depth, Liz's unique tone and soft delivery have been highlighted, particularly in her 'heavenly parts' of the song. Her previous appearance in 'Limousine Service' also gained considerable popularity, amassing 3.85 million views and over 4,000 comments.
The song 'Summer' beautifully narrates a timeless love story with a warm melody. The introduction features a gentle piano that gradually introduces the theme of love, while the latter half showcases Liz's soaring vocals, enhancing the emotional depth of the piece.
The lyrics evoke nostalgia, as they reflect on the past and the enduring nature of love:
"Another day just like yesterday / 달라진 게 없는 우린데 / But suddenly rained / Memories soak my heart / A flower blooms within my love / 여전히 넌 내 초록이었나 봐"
The song takes listeners back into the past of the characters, stirring poignant emotions and creating a fairytale-like atmosphere with Liz's clear and ethereal voice.
The accompanying music video captures the 18-year romance between Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won, further enhancing the youthful yet bittersweet sentiment of the song.
Fans can listen to Liz's 'Summer', the seventh part of the 'Love is a One-Way Bridge' OST, on various music streaming platforms. The drama airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM.
