Can This Love Be Translated? (2026) Soundtrack – Full OST Breakdown
Netflix’s romantic K-drama Can This Love Be Translated? (Korean: 이 사랑 통역 되나요?) premiered on January 16, 2026, blending multilingual romance, cultural nuance, and emotional miscommunication into a 12-episode slow-burn series. With leads Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung, the drama charmed audiences worldwide — and its original soundtrack has become an equally emotional companion.
Composed and produced by Ma Joo-hee and distributed by Studio MaumC and Netflix Music, the soundtrack delivers a mix of soft ballads, sweeping instrumentals, and emotional pop tunes — with standout contributions from WENDY (Red Velvet) and Kim Min-seok (MeloMance).
Soundtrack Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Drama Title | Can This Love Be Translated? |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Slice of Life |
| Language | Korean (with Japanese, English, and Italian scenes) |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Composer/Producer | Ma Joo-hee |
| Label | Studio MaumC / Netflix Music, LLC |
| OST Release Date | January 16, 2026 |
| Notable Vocalists | WENDY (Red Velvet), Kim Min-seok (MeloMance) |
| Music Style | Ballad, Pop, Instrumental, Light Classical |
Official Soundtrack Tracklist
| No. | Track Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love Language |
| 2 | Dance Alone |
| 3 | Promise |
| 4 | Delight |
| 5 | Round and Round |
| 6 | Good bye |
| 7 | Waltz for Moon |
| 8 | Someday |
| 9 | Lay Down Together |
| 10 | Bittersweet |
| 11 | Daydream |
| 12 | Your Words, My Heart |
| 13 | Easy to Love |
| 14 | Sugar Rush |
| 15 | Little Parade |
Instrumentals included on the OST album:
“La Romantica Do Ra-mi”, “Zombie Ballet”, “Do Ra-mi’s Choir”
What Makes This Soundtrack Special
- K-pop Meets Cinematic Balladry: With WENDY and Kim Min-seok lending vocals, the OST leans on raw emotion and lyrical longing — especially heard in “Promise” and “Lay Down Together”.
- Multilingual Emotion: With scenes filmed across Tokyo, Rome, and Vancouver, the music seamlessly supports dialogue that switches between Korean, Japanese, and English, reflecting the global, cross-cultural story of love and misunderstanding.
- Instrumental Highlights: Tracks like “Waltz for Moon” and “Your Words, My Heart” add emotional depth, especially in montage and quiet moments of reflection.
Where to Listen
The Can This Love Be Translated? Original Soundtrack is now streaming on:
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
Collectors Note: A deluxe CD and vinyl version is expected from Studio MaumC in early February 2026.
FAQs
1. Who composed the soundtrack for Can This Love Be Translated?
Ma Joo-hee, a respected producer in K-drama OST circles, led the composition and arrangement.
2. Which popular K-pop artists are featured on the OST?
WENDY from Red Velvet and Kim Min-seok from MeloMance are both featured vocalists.
3. Are there any English songs in the series?
Yes. Several scenes, especially those set in Canada and Italy, feature soft English-language background songs not on the official album yet.
4. What is the most emotional track from the OST?
“Promise” and “Your Words, My Heart” have been widely praised by fans for their emotional resonance.
5. Is the opening title song part of the album?
No — the opening theme is not listed on the official OST album. Some fans speculate it may be AI-generated, though no official statement has been released.