Lakeshore Records is set to release 
Ponies—Original Series Soundtrack digitally today, January 15, with an original score by Jung Jaeil (Parasite, Okja). Jaeil’s exhilarating synth-based score captures the tension of 70’s Cold War espionage as well as the bond created by the main characters. Ponies, produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, will be available on Peacock January 15.
Two “PONIES,” “persons of no interest” in intelligence speak, work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives. Bea (Clarke) is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants. Her cohort, Twila (Richardson), is a small-town girl who is as abrasive as she is fearless. Together, they work to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery that made them widows in the first place.
Notes Jaeil: “I thoroughly enjoyed this project and had the pleasure of meeting a great many wonderful individuals. In the music, I tried to capture the atmosphere of the 70s and the Cold War era and within that, Using electric guitars and synthesizers, I tried to express the deep friendship between two women through music.”
Track List
- PONIES – Jung Jaeil
- Soviet Car Weakness – Jung Jaeil
- Drive You Home – Jung Jaeil
- Don’t Want Easier, Pt. I – Jung Jaeil
- Apartment 415 – Jung Jaeil
- Bea In The Closet – Jung Jaeil
- Bonus Points – Jung Jaeil
- Affinity for Histrionics – Jung Jaeil
- Previously On – Jung Jaeil
- Lead To Nowhere – Jung Jaeil
- Called for an Extraction – Jung Jaeil
- Dismiss ME All You Like – Jung Jaeil
- Don’t Want Easier, Pt. II – Jung Jaeil
- Elevator Pitch – Jung Jaeil
- Familiar Faces – Jung Jaeil
- Lethal Injection – Christopher Willis
- Get Me A Passport – Jung Jaeil
- Four Weeks Later – Jung Jaeil
- Fun Little Mission – Jung Jaeil
- Secretarial Duties – Jung Jaeil
- I Am a Spy – Jung Jaeil
- I Lied A Lot – Jung Jaeil
- Keep Her Hungry – Jung Jaeil
- Let Me Think – Christopher Willis
- Late Night Rendezvous – Jung Jaeil
- Leverage – Jung Jaeil
- Loneliness – Jung Jaeil
- Another Russian Woman – Christopher Willis
- Memorial Wall – Jung Jaeil
- Nice Surprise – Christopher Willis
- New Contact – Jung Jaeil
- Nothing And Everything – Jung Jaeil
- Dacha Arrival – Christopher Willis
- Pushed Me Too Far – Jung Jaeil
- Secret Dropbox – Jung Jaeil
- The First Meeting – Jung Jaeil
- Twila Tango – Jung Jaeil
- Ambassador Car Chase – Christopher Willis
- Two Rooms Booked – Jung Jaeil
- Mental Chess – Christopher Willis
- You May Need A Friend – Jung Jaeil
- Apartment Bugged – Jung Jaeil
- All Supposed To Die – Jung Jaeil
Stream / Purchase: https://orcd.co/ponies
ABOUT JUNG JAEIL
Jae-il Jung is a South Korean composer, music director, and multi-instrumentalist recognized for his genre-crossing film scores and work across cinema, theater, and orchestral projects. His collaborations with director Bong Joon-ho on the films Okja and Parasite brought his work to international attention.
In Okja (2017), Jung composed a score that combined lyrical, melodic passages with more percussive and electronic textures, reflecting the film’s tonal shifts between fantasy and industrial dystopia. For Parasite (2019), he employed classical chamber instrumentation and minimal piano themes to support the psychological tension of the narrative. The music was widely noted for its subtle presence and integration into the film’s overall atmosphere.
Jung further solidified his global reputation through his work on Netflix’s Squid Game series, having composed the full scores for Seasons 1 through 3. His music for the series earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination and made him the first Korean winner of the Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), where he was honored for Best Original Score in a TV Show/Limited Series.
Originally trained as a jazz pianist, Jung released his first solo album at the age of 17. Over time, he has developed a musical language that incorporates traditional Korean instruments, Western orchestration, and contemporary sound design. In 2024, he released the solo piano album Listen through Decca Records, presenting a deeply introspective collection of compositions that highlight his lyrical sensibility and minimalist touch.
With Mickey 17 (2025), he continues to explore emotionally immersive scoring approaches in an international production context. His body of work reflects a strong commitment to narrative sensitivity and stylistic versatility within contemporary film music.
Beyond his work in film scoring, a significant milestone this year was the U.S. premiere of Inferno—commissioned by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra—at Carnegie Hall in October. The piece received high acclaim for its bold, intricate harmonies and its lyrical, meticulously shaped melodies, which highlight both the orchestra’s richness and his own distinctive musical voice. Inferno stands as a testament to his technical mastery and his uniquely communicative artistry.
ABOUT LAKESHORE RECORDS:
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