A big year for K-drama deserves music that captures all the pain and joy on display. The Korean Wave gained global momentum in 2011, spurred on by television dramas and a rush of uptempo K-pop. Those 12 months featured many high-profile shows—from The Princess' Man to Smile Again—along with their memorable, string-laced theme songs. Relive this booster year as you listen to the slow-burning ballads that heralded these programs every week.