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Gwyn Dorado sings the OST for K-Drama ‘My Royal Nemesis’ earning praise from fans worldwide

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Filipina singer Gwyneth “Gwyn” Dorado has added another remarkable achievement to her growing career after performing a song for a Korean drama. </p><p>On May 23, South Korea’s major national television network SBS officially unveiled that Gwyn is the singer behind “Letting Go of My Heart,” the original soundtrack of the new romance-comedy series <em>My Royal Nemesis. </em></p><p>The series stars Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, and Jang Seung-jo, and made an impressive debut after reaching No. 1 globally on Netflix during its first week.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/1/7/filipina-singer-gwyn-dorado-wins-second-place-in-south-korea-s-sing-again-4-2311"><strong><u>READ: Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado wins second place in South Korea’s ‘Sing Again 4’</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The Filipina singer first captured widespread recognition earlier this year after finishing second place in the South Korean television singing competition<em> Sing Again 4</em>. She became the season’s only foreign finalist, earning admiration from both viewers and judges. </p><p>Her momentum continued when she joined the Netflix spin-off <em>Famous Singers Need a Hit Song,</em> where standout contestants from <em>Sing Again 4</em> competed once again. Gwyn eventually clinched first place, further cementing her place in South Korea’s music scene. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M0J4F_jSlag" title="[MV] Gwyn Dorado - Letting Go of My Heart | My Royal Nemesis OST Part.3 #MyRoyalNemesis #SBSCatch" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>The reveal of her participation in<em> My Royal Nemesis</em> delighted fans who had already begun suspecting that the OST was performed by her. Gwyn herself joined the excitement through her Instagram story, reposting messages from fans who questioned whether she was indeed the voice behind the song after recognizing her vocals. </p><p>In her post, Gwyn simply wrote: “Surprise 🙈🫶” </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779604712402Gwyn Surprise.png" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The official music video for “Letting Go of My Heart” has since amassed more than 60,000 views and continues to attract listeners. </p><p>Fans online quickly flooded social media with messages of support, celebrating not only Gwyn’s achievement but also the representation of a Filipino artist singing an official Korean drama soundtrack. </p><p>“Gwyn Dorado is purely Filipina yet she was able to touch our heart through her incredible singing skills! The pronunciation of the Korean words are so well even though she&#x27;s not Korean. She is so good!” one fan wrote.  </p><p>“I love the vibe and the melody but most especially your voice that is so full of emotions. Thank you and to the people around you who are helping you share your gift with the world. You deserve it, Gwyn. 🥰🙏,” another added.  </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/1/13/what-s-next-for-gwyn-dorado-after-sing-again-4-1958"><strong><u>READ: What’s next for Gwyn Dorado after ‘Sing Again 4?&#x27;</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Long before her success in South Korea, Gwyn had already shown promise on the international stage. In 2015, she joined the inaugural season of <em>Asia’s Got Talent</em> in Singapore and reached the finals at only 10 years old, introducing audiences to her vocal talent at a young age. </p><p>Her path to South Korea, however, was shaped by a deep appreciation for Korean entertainment. Back in January, Gwyn shared in an interview with JoongAng Ilbo why she chose to pursue opportunities in Korea despite being a pure Filipina. According to the singer, her love for Korean culture and drama soundtracks grew during the pandemic. </p><p>“During the Covid-19 pandemic, I watched a lot of Korean dramas, including <em>Itaewon Class</em> (2020). I also listened a lot to soundtracks sung by 10cm, Paul Kim and others. I guess that naturally made me want to train in the Korean system. When I got an offer to work in Korea with <em>Why Do We Love?</em>, I thought it was a really great opportunity.” </p><p>Still, Gwyn admitted that adapting to life and work in South Korea was far from easy, particularly because of the language barrier. Having lived in the country for only two years, she described learning Korean as a demanding but worthwhile process. </p><p>“At first, it was so hard. I memorized vocabulary and studied grammar diligently. I also wrote a diary in Korean every day. But more than writing a diary, my Korean improved a lot more by talking with friends I met through <em>Sing Again</em>.”</p><div> </div>

<p>Filipina singer Gwyneth “Gwyn” Dorado continues her rise in South Korea as SBS reveals she is the voice behind “Letting Go of My Heart,” an official soundtrack for the hit K-drama My Royal Nemesis. </p>

Filipina singer Gwyneth “Gwyn” Dorado continues her rise in South Korea as SBS reveals she is the voice behind “Letting Go of My Heart,” an official soundtrack for the hit K-drama My Royal Nemesis.