Oa-ren Confesses Through ‘Okay, Let’s Get Divorced’ OST: ‘More Than an Apology, I Want to See Us Change’

Singer-songwriter Oa-ren, also known as or&, has returned as the voice that brings the emotional narrative of the drama “Okay, Let’s Get Divorced” to completion. Released on September 4, “I’m Not Okay,” the drama’s second original soundtrack song, captures the honest emotions that emerge when a relationship has reached its end.

Still in love, yet feeling alone: Baek Mi-young’s theme

The new song serves as the theme for Baek Mi-young, the drama’s female lead. It delicately portrays the character’s state of mind as she begins to feel as though she has been left alone, even while continuing to spend time with the person she loves. Her loneliness does not arrive all at once. Small remarks accumulate, creating emotional distance, and the lyrics trace how two people gradually drift apart despite continuing to make efforts for each other.

The lines “I know you’re trying, but sometimes it hurts even more” and “More than hearing you say you’re sorry, I want to see us change” reveal Mi-young’s complicated feelings. Because she recognizes the other person’s efforts, she cannot simply bring herself to hate them. At the same time, the pain is too real for her to keep pretending that everything is fine. The title “I’m Not Okay” symbolizes the moment when a person who has struggled for a long time to preserve a relationship finally confronts her true feelings and admits the hurt she has been carrying.

Deep immersion shaped by restrained vocals

For this recording, Oa-ren set aside showy vocal techniques and focused instead on controlled, understated expression. That approach reflects the inner world of a character who has worked hard to appear unaffected, even as loneliness and pain have continued to build beneath the surface. Rather than overstating those emotions from the beginning, the performance allows them to unfold with quiet composure.

As the song progresses, Oa-ren’s vocals deepen, conveying the loneliness and emotional wounds of someone becoming exhausted within a relationship. The increasingly intense delivery gives persuasive weight to the character’s distress while heightening the audience’s immersion in the drama. The performance moves with the emotional development of the song, turning Mi-young’s private pain into an experience listeners can follow closely.

Vocal trainer Lee Bi-chae participated in both vocal direction and chorus work, carefully shaping Oa-ren’s emotional arc. The measured shifts between restraint and a more plaintive delivery add depth to the song and communicate the character’s feelings directly to listeners. Oa-ren previously demonstrated an emotive vocal tone through soundtrack work for the KBS2 dramas “Young Lady and Gentleman” and “Woman in a Veil.” With “I’m Not Okay,” the singer has once again strengthened a reputation as a compelling performer of drama soundtracks.

Meanwhile, “Okay, Let’s Get Divorced” airs at 11 p.m. through KBS Drama and GTV. The series is also available through the streaming services TVING and Wavve.