With the surging popularity of the drama “Descendants of the Sun,” songs from the soundtrack to the series are also enjoying great success.

“Everytime,” sung by EXO’s Chen and female rapper Punch, topped local charts immediately after its release last Thursday. As of Monday, “Everytime” is still ranked second or third on several major charts.

(KBS2)

The lyrics to the medium-tempo song are about two people confessing their love to another. The delightful song has accompanied romantic scenes in the drama, where the protagonists Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo go on a date and get to know each other, making viewers’ heart flutter.

The second soundtrack “Always,” sung by Yoon Mi-rae, is also ranking high on the local charts. The emotional ballad track escalates the “Song-Song” couple’s longing for each other.

“Descendants of the Sun” pulled nationwide viewership of 15 percent after only two episodes last week, with high expectations for its popular run.

Penned by star writer Kim Eun-sook of “Secret Garden” and “The Heirs,” the drama follows the romance between young soldier Yoo Si-jin, played by Song Joong-ki and Kang Mo-yeon, a doctor deployed at a military base, played by Song Hye-kyo.

“Descendants of the Sun” airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 p.m. on KBS2.

By Ahn Sung-mi (sahn@heraldcorp.com)