Min Jiwoon Drops Haunting OST for tvN's Landlord Drama

SM Entertainment's R&B singer-songwriter Min Jiwoon has lent his dreamlike voice to one of tvN's most talked-about dramas of the season. Released on April 11, 2026, "How Far Would You Go" serves as the third OST installment for How to Be a Building Owner in Korea (대한민국에서 건물주 되는 법), the hit weekend drama that has been captivating Korean audiences with its blend of suspense, ambition, and human complexity.

The lyric video, unveiled through Stone Music Entertainment's official YouTube channel, arrived at 6 p.m. KST and immediately caught the attention of fans who had been following the drama's expanding soundtrack. True to Stone Music's curation of genre-diverse OST contributors, Min Jiwoon's addition brings a distinct sonic texture that sets Part 3 apart from its predecessors.

A Song Built on Synth-Scapes and Emotional Depth

"How Far Would You Go" is constructed around a sweeping, atmospheric synth arrangement — what the Stone Music team describes as a "massive synth-scape" (거대한 신스 스케이프) that unfolds beneath Min Jiwoon's signature ethereal vocals. Rather than opting for a conventional ballad or pop-forward structure, the track leans into texture and mood, mirroring the layered emotional terrain of the drama itself.

Min Jiwoon's voice, often praised for its dreamy, trance-like quality, is used here to evoke a sense of longing and unease — precisely the kind of emotional register that K-drama OSTs excel at when they work. The production surrounds his vocals with ambient sound design that gradually intensifies, creating a feeling of questions unanswered and distances unresolved — which fits the drama's central themes of aspiration and consequence.

The title itself is a question. "How far would you go?" — it's the kind of open-ended provocation that resonates differently depending on where viewers are in the story. For those who have been following the drama's increasingly dramatic narrative turns, the song lands with extra weight.

The Drama: A High-Stakes Look at Ambition and Real Estate

How to Be a Building Owner in Korea airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. on tvN, and has been drawing a strong weekend audience since its premiere. The drama stars Ha Jung-woo and Im Su-jeong in the lead roles, with Kim Jun-han, Jung Su-jeong (Crystal of f(x)), and Shim Eun-kyung rounding out a notable ensemble cast.

The show explores the high-pressure world of Korean real estate and property ownership — a subject that resonates deeply with domestic audiences amid ongoing conversations about housing affordability and wealth accumulation in Seoul. But beyond its topical premise, the drama has won viewers over with its sharp character writing and the chemistry between its leads.

As the story intensifies heading into its later episodes, the OST has taken on greater significance. Each new track added to the soundtrack signals a shift in emotional stakes, and "How Far Would You Go" arrives at a moment when the drama's central conflicts are becoming harder to contain.

Min Jiwoon: The SM Vocalist Expanding His Reach

Min Jiwoon has been steadily growing his profile as one of SM Entertainment's quieter but distinctive voices. Known for his work on music broadcasts and his own YouTube releases, he built a following through his ability to inhabit emotional spaces that many K-pop vocalists simply move past. His tone carries a sense of interiority — like he's telling you something he's still working out himself.

Contributing to a drama OST is a meaningful expansion of that musical identity. OST placements have long been one of the most effective ways for artists to reach audiences who may not follow idol music closely, and Min Jiwoon's sensibility — introspective, sonically adventurous — makes him a natural fit for premium drama soundtracks.

According to Stone Music Entertainment's official YouTube channel, which premiered the lyric video, the song is designed to intensify the sense of immersion (몰입감 UP) for viewers watching the drama unfold. The lyric video format, which pairs the audio with the song's written lyrics, gives fans a way to absorb the track's meaning on repeat viewings.

Fan and Listener Reactions

Within hours of the lyric video's release, fan communities responded with enthusiasm. Min Jiwoon's supporters praised the song as a showcase of the vocal qualities they've come to associate with him — the ability to make a difficult emotional space sound almost beautiful. Meanwhile, viewers of How to Be a Building Owner in Korea welcomed the OST as a worthy addition to the drama's sonic landscape.

Comments on the YouTube lyric video reflected both camps. Drama fans appreciated how the track heightened the emotional tension of recent episodes, while longtime Min Jiwoon followers noted how naturally his voice translated into a full dramatic context. For many, it was the clearest confirmation yet that he's an artist capable of operating across multiple formats.

The phrase used in the track's Korean promotion — "진짜 어디까지 갈건데" (How far is it really going to go?) — has also sparked conversation online, with viewers noting how directly it mirrors the drama's central dramatic question.

What's Next for Min Jiwoon and the Drama

How to Be a Building Owner in Korea continues its weekend run on tvN, with new episodes airing every Saturday and Sunday. As the drama approaches its later chapters, the OST is expected to grow in significance — soundtracks for weekend dramas with strong narrative arcs often see their biggest streaming numbers in the back half of a series, when emotional investment is highest.

For Min Jiwoon, "How Far Would You Go" marks a confident step into the drama OST space. It's a track that shows both his vocal versatility and his instinct for matching tone to context. Whether this signals a broader push into OST work or remains a one-off collaboration remains to be seen — but the response from both drama fans and music followers suggests the partnership worked exactly as intended.

"How Far Would You Go" is now available on all major music streaming platforms including Melon, Genie, Spotify, and Apple Music. The official lyric video is streaming on Stone Music Entertainment's YouTube channel.