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EXO Chanyeol and Punch’s ‘Stay With Me’ MV Reaches 500M Views

EXO’s Chanyeol and Punch have reached a new milestone with their iconic OST track. The “Stay With Me” MV from the hit K-drama “Goblin” has officially reached 500 million views on YouTube.

‘Stay With Me’ MV from ‘Goblin’ OST Achieves YouTube Milestone

On October 6 at 11:40 a.m. KST, the music video for the duet officially surpassed 500 million views on YouTube, making it the first Korean drama OST music video to ever achieve this impressive feat.

“Stay With Me” was released on December 3, 2016, as part of the official soundtrack for “Goblin”, and it quickly gained popularity for its haunting melody and emotional delivery. Chanyeol’s deep, smooth vocals paired with Punch’s unique voice created an unforgettable collaboration that has remained beloved by fans worldwide. It took about 7 years, 10 months, and 3 days for the music video to reach the 500 million mark, highlighting the track’s enduring appeal and timeless quality.

The Lasting Effect of ‘Goblin’

“Goblin”, also known as “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, aired from December 2, 2016, to January 21, 2017, and became a cultural sensation in South Korea and internationally. The drama, starring Gong Yoo, Kim Go-eun, Lee Dong-wook, Yoo In-na, and Yook Sung-jae, was praised for its compelling storyline, stunning cinematography, and powerful performances. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, “Goblin” left a lasting impact on K-drama culture, with its final episode achieving an 18.68% nationwide viewership rating, making it one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history.

The drama’s success, along with its beautifully curated OST, has continued to resonate with audiences years after its release. “Stay With Me” stands as a highlight of the series’ soundtrack, helping to evoke the emotional depth of the drama’s narrative. The track has not only become a signature OST but also an enduring piece of K-pop culture.

With this achievement, both Chanyeol and Punch have added another significant accolade to their careers. The song’s success on YouTube is a testament to its universal appeal and the love that fans continue to have for both the song and the drama. Congratulations to Chanyeol, Punch, and the entire team behind “Goblin” for this remarkable milestone!

Gong Yoo Opens Up About Anxiety After ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’ Success

Gong Yoo Discusses Anxiety Over ‘Goblin’ Success

In the Chuseok special of “Pinggyego”, Gong Yoo was a guest and he discussed his career. When asked about his success, Gong admitted that he experienced anxiety when he was younger.

“Of course,” he said. “I’m not sure how you’ll take this, but I think I experienced it once in my twenties and once in my thirties.”

The “Coffee Prince” actor then added, “I don’t think I can explain clearly why I was anxious.” He then discussed how the success of his famous tvN drama caused his anxiety.

“For example, ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’ did very well, but I wasn’t happy,” Gong said. “I was happy it did well, but apart from that, there was a time when I felt so empty and I couldn’t wake myself up. It’s not that the work was hard or that it went well, I wasn’t able to enjoy the spotlight when projects were a success.”

Suffering from anxiety isn’t the only problem he had. Gong admitted that he had some difficulty opening about his situation.

“It’s hard to say this openly,” he said. “It should be a time when other people would be so happy they feel like they’re floating in the clouds, but if I say that my heart felt strange, it feels like I’m not grateful. After going through a hard time like that, the way I look at people around me changed. I felt like I was more nosy in that I didn’t want them to go through the same hurt.”

Gong Yoo is set to reprise his role as the Recruiter in Netflix’s “Squid Game” Season 2 next year.