IVE’s Liz Delivers Emotional Vocal Mastery for JTBC Drama OST ‘Heavy Love’
Liz, a member of the K-pop girl group IVE, has once again proven her musical prowess by lending her voice to the soundtrack of JTBC’s hit Saturday-Sunday Drama Heavenly Garden. The full-length live performance video of the OST Part.5 track, titled ‘Heavy Love’, was released on June 19 via the GoGoSing YouTube channel.
Released a day earlier on June 18, ‘Heavy Love’ showcases Liz’s clear yet powerful vocals against a cinematic backdrop of dramatic string instrumentation. Drawing thematic inspiration from the show’s core concept of “a love not promised eternity,” the song weaves a poignant narrative of intense emotion and connection. Listeners were quick to respond with enthusiasm, captivated by the synergy between Liz’s voice and the show’s compelling storyline.
The live performance video brings an added layer of intimacy to the song. Set in a raw, unfiltered recording studio session, Liz’s deep emotional expression is palpable as she gives an impassioned vocal interpretation. The chorus line, “Let’s share a heavy love,” becomes especially impactful as her breathy delivery and delicate vibrato add a stunning realism that transcends the screen.
Fans praised Liz’s performance, commenting, “Listening to ‘Heavy Love’ live is an entirely new level of emotion,” and “Her voice carries such genuine feeling—it gave me chills.” Observers noted that Liz’s bright yet sincere vocal tone adds tremendous emotional weight to the song’s dynamic progression.
The behind-the-scenes making video, also released ahead of the live clip, offered fans a glimpse into Liz’s thoughts on the song. “The lyric ‘Let’s share a heavy love’ really struck me,” she said. “It made me reflect deeply on the meaning of love.”
She added a heartfelt message to fans, “If there’s something more beautiful than heaven, it must be you, DIVE,” referring to IVE’s fandom. Her warmth and appreciation further cemented her status as a genuine artist and MZ generation icon.
Liz also took the opportunity to recommend IVE’s energetic track ‘ATTITUDE’, quipping, “Its high range makes it feel like I’m reaching heaven—literally.” She also expressed interest in exploring new sonic territories, revealing her aspiration to try a more upbeat and bouncy OST genre in the future.
‘Heavy Love’ marks the fifth installment in the Heavenly Garden OST lineup, contributing further emotional depth and philosophical resonance to the drama’s unfolding narrative. The drama airs every Saturday at 10:40 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM KST on JTBC.
