Korean singer Seaya never imagined that a song she composed quietly in her Seoul studio — a track born from a single late-night viewing of Love in Vietnam — would swell into a nationwide sensation. What began as an intimate emotional response has turned into a musical wave sweeping across Korea, drawing thousands of young listeners toward the Indo–Vietnamese romance ahead of its Seoul premiere on December 8. The track, infused with the film’s warmth and longing, has gone viral across social platforms, becoming an unexpected portal leading Korean audiences straight into the heart of the film.
Seaya recalls feeling “something soft but strong” while watching the film alone. “The emotions lingered even after the screen went dark,” she says. “There is a tenderness in the story that feels unhurried, unforced. It reminded me of the kind of love people carry quietly.” Her song, she explains, was not meant to mimic the soundtrack but to capture an emotion in its purest form. “I wanted listeners to feel the same gentle ache I felt. It was like bottling a sigh.”
Within hours of its release, her voice began appearing in TikTok edits, Instagram reels and YouTube shorts. Korean creators layered her music over scenes featuring Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur, Vietnamese landscapes and intimate frames from the film. “I watched the numbers climb in disbelief,” she says. “I thought a few people might discover the film through the song — not that the whole country would suddenly turn its head.”
She speaks with affection about the cast and team behind the film. “Shantanu expresses emotion with stillness. Korean fans adore that subtle honesty,” she says. “And Avneet has already found a following here. There is a sincerity in her eyes that reminds viewers of their favourite comfort-drama heroines.” She admires director Rahhat Shah Kazmi for creating cinema “that feels lived, not performed.”
As the premiere nears, Seaya feels a mix of gratitude and excitement. Fans message her daily, asking when they can watch the film. “It is rare for a romance from another Asian country to create this kind of buzz here,” she says. “If my song helped open that door, I feel honoured.”
Reflecting on the moment, she smiles. “Asia is listening to Asia. We are sharing stories, melodies, emotions. Love in Vietnam is part of that beautiful movement.”
