Trot singer Hwang Young-woong has been named on the final OST released by KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'Doctor Romantic' ahead of its finale.

The track "If You Love" (OST Part.15) was released on online music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 14th.

According to Nyam Nyam Entertainment, the production company behind the OST, this project was not planned as a solo effort for a specific singer. From the early stages of drama production, multiple trot singers were placed on a candidate list, and songs were assigned sequentially. The company explained that Hwang Young-woong was simply one of several singers included on that roster.

This multi-singer arrangement is a method often used in weekend drama OSTs, where singers are typically assigned based on production schedules and the mood of each song rather than topicality at a particular moment. The company stated that the release timing for this OST was also determined according to a plan finalized before the drama's broadcast.

Looking at Hwang Young-woong's recent activities, he took the stage at the 54th Gangjin Celadon Festival in Gangjin, South Jeolla Province, in February of this year. Although it was an invited performance at a regional festival rather than a terrestrial broadcast appearance, it carried significant meaning as his first official event stage since halting his activities.

In particular, the song "My Brother is Back," which he passionately performed, left an impression that hinted at a comeback. However, under the current circumstances, there is limited basis to directly interpret this as an expansion of his broadcasting activities.

Nevertheless, fans' enthusiasm for supporting him remains undiminished. At the Netizen Awards in July, Hwang Young-woong currently ranks first in five categories: Male Singer Award, Album of the Year, CF Model Award, Fan Book Award, and Net Grand Prix. Attention is focused on what kind of upward momentum he will show by the end of the month, fueled by fans' voting this month.

[This article was written with the assistance of AI.]