Jim Wolf’s 2012 single “Make You My Lady” found an unexpected audience in South Korea in 2014, reportedly after it was featured at the wedding of popular Korean actress ChaeRim. It climbed Mnet’s K-Pop chart to #29, sharing the list with Adele and Beyoncé.
The story didn’t end there. Years after its release, the song was still climbing. On December 21, 2021, it reached #2 on Melon’s Folk chart and #7 on its Country/Folk/Blues chart, alongside Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift. On Bugs’ Overseas Pop chart, it landed in the Top 5, ahead of Bruno Mars.
Since then, the song has appeared in numerous Korean dramas, variety shows, and films, including the hit drama My Secret Romance, which reportedly aired nearly 100 times across Asia.
Not bad for an independent acoustic song recorded more than a decade ago.
Explore the chart history and TV appearances below.
Recent Chart Positions
(12.21.2021) #2 Melon Folk Chart, #7 Melon Country/Folk/and Blues
Taylor Swift's "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" [with in the first month of it's release]
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Top 5 with Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars
One of Jim Wolf’s first big chart moments in South Korea: “Make You My Lady” ranked directly above Idina Menzel’s “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen, one of the biggest songs in the world at the time.
Beyond “Make You My Lady”
“Make You My Lady” is still finding new listeners in South Korea through television, with 100+ reported placements and a chart presence that has lasted for years. But it isn’t the only Jim Wolf song to turn up on Korean TV.
More Jim Wolf songs on television
Other songs from Jim’s catalog have also appeared in Korean broadcasts, including:
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“I’m Here For You”
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“Door’s Open”
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“Living The Good Life”
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“Just To Be With You”
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“Forever Sunday”
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“Who Am I?”
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“My Guilty Pleasure”
…and more.
Spotted one we missed?
Placements are still being documented. If you’ve heard another Jim Wolf song on a show or broadcast, get in touch. Tips are always welcome.
From the charts to KCON
The success of “Make You My Lady” in South Korea led to an invitation for Jim to appear as a special guest and speaker at KCON New York in June 2018. More than a decade after its release, the song still appears on South Korean charts and keeps reaching new listeners.
Hot Place - TV Show - SNTV
Jim Wolf’s introduction to South Korean television began in 2013 with the first broadcast placement of “Make You My Lady” on SNTV’s Hot Place, arriving one year before the wedding feature.
Chae Rim’s Wedding
Chae Rim and Zi Qi’s wedding seems to be the starting point of “Make You My Lady’s” chart success (October 2014).
Weddings - Inspired by Chae Rim
Following its use in ChaeRim and Zi Qi’s wedding, “Make You My Lady” was embraced by other wedding productions, contributing to a growing cultural trend.
如果爱 (If You Love) - TV Show
Jim Wolf’s “Make You My Lady” further demonstrated its international and cross-cultural resonance when it was featured in Season 2, Episode 6 of the Chinese television series 如果爱 (If You Love), which premiered on August 6, 2015. The program, which combines Chinese and South Korean entertainment audiences and features actors such as Lee Kwang-soo, introduced the song to a distinct Chinese viewership while expanding its global crossover appeal. Within the episode, Zhang Meng (张檬), professionally known as Lemon Zhang, and Fan Shi Qi (范世錡) begin an intimate romantic storyline supported by the track.
TBS - News Broadcast
In January 2016 "Make You My Lady" aired on TBS News broadcast for humanitarian project in South Korea.
청년 대한민국잘 부탁드립니다 - TV Show
Expanding its presence in Korean television, Jim Wolf’s “Make You My Lady” was featured in Episode 3 of the KBS series 잘 부탁드립니다 (Please Take Care of Me), which aired on February 28, 2016.
The reality series follows Kaolion Cosmetics, a pioneering natural skincare company in Korea, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the country’s thriving beauty industry.
In the episode, popular South Korean entertainers Eun Ji-won (은지원), Kim Jong-min (김종민), and Kangnam (강남) step in as celebrity stand-ins while employees take vacation time, assisting both domestic and international customers. The placement further introduced Wolf’s music to Korean television audiences and amplified the song’s international reach.
내장산 - OBS Channel - TV Show
Later in 2016, “Make You My Lady” was featured in another television broadcast, this time in a travel show centered around South Korea’s scenic Naejangsan Mountain (내장산), helping introduce the song to an entirely new audience.
'Your Signal' or '너의 시그널' - TV Show
In 2017 "Make You My Lady" featured during the closing credits of Korean television show 'Your Signal' or '너의 시그널' on SogangTV 서강TV OR방송제 드라마 '너의 시그널'
My Secret Romance
“Make You My Lady” by Jim Wolf was used as background music in the South Korean television drama My Secret Romance (애타는 로맨스), a 2017 series starring Sung Hoon and Song Ji-eun. The song appeared in Episode 11, titled “I’m the Only One Who Can’t Date” (나만 안 되는 연애), which originally aired on May 23, 2017, on the OCN network and was rebroadcast the following day.
This extended placement during a pivotal, emotionally charged moment during the kiss scene in the episode helped propel “Make You My Lady” onto South Korea’s most popular Melon charts, where it reached the Top 100 in 2017. The scene featuring the song was later included in the official My Secret Romance DVD box set, further cementing its lasting impact and reach.
My Secret Romance - Box Set
Heart Signal 2 하트시그널 시즌 2 - TV Show
On April 06, 2018, “Make You My Lady” made it’s first appearance on the super popular ‘Heart Signal 2’ 하트시그널 시즌 2, Episode 4: Korean Reality Dating Show. In America we could think of it as a cross between ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Big Brother’.
Heart Signal 2 하트시그널 시즌 2 - TV Show
On May 11th, 2018; “Make You My Lady” made it’s second appearance on the super popular ‘Heart Signal 2’ 하트시그널 시즌 2, Episode 8: Korean Reality Dating Show. In America we could think of it as a cross between ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Big Brother’.
Heart Signal - 心动的信号 悠享版 - Chinese Variety TV Show
On September 25, 2018, the acoustic version of Wolf's “Make You My Lady” was featured in Episode 5 of the Chinese television hit ‘Heart Signal (Chinese TV series),’ a popular Chinese dating reality show modeled after the South Korean series with the same title. Episode 5 was titled《心动的信号 悠享版》 悠享版第5期 (or Signal of Heartbeat: Leisure Edition, Episode 5). This placement put Wolf's acoustic version of "Make You My Lady" on the charts in China.
IZ ONE CHU - Pop Idol TV Variety Show
On October 25, 2018, Jim Wolf’s song “Make You My Lady” was featured in the debut episode of IZONE CHU*, a popular South Korean television series following the activities of IZ*ONE, a K-pop and J-pop crossover girl group. The group was signed to Off The Record Entertainment, Swing Entertainment, EMI, and Vernalossom.
Episode 1 (1회), titled ‘두근두근’ 첫 MT를 앞둔 비글력 만렙의 아이즈원, loosely translates to “Excited: IZ*ONE at Maximum Energy Before Their First Membership Training.” The placement introduced the song to a new generation of K-pop and J-pop fans, further expanding its international reach.
"Make You My Lady" [BGM] of 비포 썸 라이즈 6회 K-Variety [2/18/2019]
On February 18, 2019, “Make You My Lady” was featured in another TV series, the Korean variety show 비포 썸 라이즈 (roughly “Before Sunrise”), episode 6, where it played as background music for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
돌싱글즈 8회 [Dol Singles] Ep. 8 21-08-29
"Make You My Lady" by Jim Wolf was featured as background music in ‘돌싱글즈' 8회 (Dol Singles) Episode 8, which aired on August 29, 2021. The episode, titled "[준호수진] 키즈카페의 주인공은 나야! 준호의 재롱 타임" (“[Juno and Sujin] I’m the Star of the Kids' Café! Juno’s Playtime"), was broadcast on the South Korean MBN Network (Maeil Broadcasting Network) keeping Wolf's music in the forefront of Korean culture.
I AM SOLO | 나는 SOLO 30회 솔로 5기 featured "Make You My Lady"
"Make You My Lady" by Jim Wolf featured in the South Korean reality dating television show ‘I Am Solo’ (Korean: ‘나는 SOLO’), which airs on the SBS TV network. ‘I Am Solo’ is a popular dating series in which a group of 14 single men and women participate in the show in search of true love. The song was prominently featured during a romantic date scene on February 3, 2022, in Season 5, Episode 6 ( 5기 06회) of the series, expanding Wolf's music to audiences.