EXO's Chanyeol and Punch's 'Stay With Me' creates history; becomes first K-Drama OST to hit 500 million mark

EXO’s Chanyeol and singer Punch have created history with their hit track "Stay With Me," the original soundtrack (OST) for the popular K-drama 'Goblin'.

The song has officially become the first-ever K-drama OST to reach 500 million views on YouTube, setting a new milestone in the world of Korean entertainment.

Originally released in December 2016 as part of the Goblin soundtrack, 'Stay With Me' quickly captured the hearts of fans globally with its soulful melody and captivating vocals by Chanyeol and Punch. The song’s success mirrored the popularity of the drama itself, which remains a cultural phenomenon years after its initial broadcast.


The song's road to the history books took around seven years, ten months, and three days to reach over 500 million mark. Fans of songs around the world enjoy the song due to the mighty melody and special relation with the hit drama 'Goblin', one of the most viewed K-dramas in history.

The popularity of both artists and the drama itself has made 'Stay With Me' a favourite long after the release of the drama. Its success really drives home the aspect that music can be a significant force in popular culture, especially when combined with a song as memorable as a TV show such as 'Goblin'.


'Goblin' (also known as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) is a highly acclaimed South Korean drama that weaves a beautiful yet bittersweet tale of love, fate, and immortality. The drama revolves around Kim Shin (played by Gong Yoo), a 939-year-old goblin who is cursed with immortality after being wrongfully killed by the young king he served as a general in the Goryeo Dynasty. He can only escape this eternal life by finding his "goblin bride," the one who is destined to remove the invisible sword lodged in his chest and end his life.

After centuries of waiting, Kim Shin finally encounters Ji Eun-tak (played by Kim Go-eun), a girl who has lived a difficult life but possesses a cheerful disposition. Eun-tak is revealed to be the goblin’s fated bride, able to see ghosts and supernaturally connected to Kim Shin. Despite their relationship starting as a means to end his life, they grow closer and develop feelings for each other, complicating the goblin's desire to break his curse.