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Music Used in I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (Ssaibogeujiman Gwaenchana, 2006, Korean)

The original score for "I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK," composed mainly by Jo Yeong-wook with contributions from Hong Yu-jin and Hong Dae-sung, blends Cinematic Classical and Film Score styles. The track list includes various themes reflecting the film's surreal tone. No licensed songs were identified beyond the original compositions.

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Here is a list of known music / songs used in I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (Ssaibogeujiman Gwaenchana, 2006, Korean), along with composer credits and where possible links. It may not be exhaustive (i.e. some incidental / background cues may not be publicly documented).

Overview & Key Credits

The original score for ‘I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK’ was primarily composed and directed by Jo Yeong-wook (조영욱), with contributions from Hong Yu-jin (홍유진) and Hong Dae-sung (훙대성) for specific tracks [1]. The score was performed by Joe’s Project Orchestra [1]. The musical style is described as Cinematic Classical and Film Score, with an “Elfman-like” quality that can range from eerie and dark to carnival-like, reflecting the film’s surreal and romantic comedy-drama nature [2] [3] [4]. No notable licensed songs beyond the original score were identified as being used in the film.

Known Tracks & Credits

  1. 싸이보그의 탄생 (Cyborg’s Birth) | 5:25 | Jo Yeong-wook | Opening theme, establishing the film’s unique tone.
  2. 싸이보그 랙타임 (Cyborg Ragtime) | 1:59 | Jo Yeong-wook | Playful and quirky, likely accompanying Young-goon’s eccentricities.
  3. 신세계 정신병원 (Shinsegye Jungshinbyungwon) | 1:28 | Jo Yeong-wook | Introduces the setting of the psychiatric hospital.
  4. 누워있는 영군 (Nuwuittnun Yunggun) | 2:08 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | Likely a theme for Young-goon, possibly during her more introspective or vulnerable moments.
  5. Cakewalk | 0:48 | Jo Yeong-wook | A short, whimsical piece.
  6. 곱단이 (Gobdani) | 1:03 | Jo Yeong-wook | Character theme or scene specific cue.
  7. 싸이보그 랙타임2 (Cyborg Ragtime 2) | 1:09 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | A variation of the ragtime theme.
  8. 명상의 세계 (Myungsangee Segye) | 1:30 | Jo Yeong-wook | Suggests a moment of reflection or fantasy.
  9. 핑퐁블루스 (Pingpongbeulloosu) | 3:08 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | A distinctive track, possibly used during a playful or unusual scene.
  10. 순대송 (Sundaesong) | 1:42 | Jo Yeong-wook | Character theme or scene specific cue.
  11. 환상의 세계 (Hwansangee Segye) | 1:06 | Jo Yeong-wook | Evokes a dreamlike or fantastical atmosphere.
  12. Backstep’s Swing | 1:16 | Jo Yeong-wook | A rhythmic, possibly dance-like piece.
  13. 캣우먼 (Kaesumun) | 0:59 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | Character theme or scene specific cue.
  14. 일순 Groove (Ilsun Groove) | 0:41 | Jo Yeong-wook | A short, groovy piece, possibly for Il-sun.
  15. 고장난 기억 (Kojangnan Kiuk) | 0:43 | Jo Yeong-wook | Suggests a moment of broken memories or confusion.
  16. 충전완료 (Chungjunwanryu) | 1:16 | Jo Yeong-wook | Implies a moment of completion or readiness.
  17. 점이 되리라 (Jumi Dwirira) | 1:02 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | Character theme or scene specific cue.
  18. 영군왈츠 (Yunggunwarju) | 3:04 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | A waltz theme for Young-goon, possibly during a romantic or poignant moment.
  19. 할머니의 모습 (Halmoniee Mosub) | 1:52 | Jo Yeong-wook | Theme related to the grandmother character.
  20. 싸이보그 영군 (Cyborg Young-goon) | 2:04 | Jo Yeong-wook | A central theme for Young-goon as a cyborg.
  21. 할머니 (Grandmother) | 1:47 | Jo Yeong-wook | Another theme for the grandmother.
  22. 라이스 메가트론 (Rice Megatron) | 3:28 | Hong Yu-jin, Hong Dae-sung | A significant track, possibly related to Young-goon’s

Sample Audio / YouTube Links

The full soundtrack can be found on YouTube via the playlist: 싸이보그지만 괜찮아 (I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK) OST by kekekorea [6].

Specific YouTube search queries for key tracks: – “Cyborg’s Birth I’m a Cyborg But That’s OK OST” – “Dancing Cyborg I’m a Cyborg But That’s OK OST” – “Pingpongbeulloosu I’m a Cyborg But That’s OK OST”


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