Park Mikyung was voted off NAGASU and sent home on the third night of its second round (6/17/2012). On the other hand, Lee Younghyun, Han Young-ae, and Kim Gunmo made it into the top three and Lee placed first. Here, I’m going to write about Han’s and Kim’s performance only.
[AUDIO ONLY] Han Young-ae: "The Wind Blows"
on MBC's NAGASU (aired on 6/17/2012)
Lyrics: “The Wind Blows”
The wind blows.
Into my sorrowful heart
Blows the empty scenery.
On the way back home after a haircut,
I burst into a flood of tears
I’ve been holding in all the time.
The sky gets wet.
Onto the dark streets
Fall cold raindrops.
In groups, the raindrops chase me
But seem far away from me.
They seem to have stopped already.
The world is the same as yesterday,
Time is flowing,
And it’s only me who’s changed like this.
My empty wishes that were scattered to the wind
Are painfully vanishing away.
The wind blows.
Feeling cold chills, I’m turning back time.
You were standing near the end of summer
And from the back, you seemed to have looked cold.
I think I know it all now.
My precious days when I lost sleep over you
Were no different to you than now.
Love is a tragedy.
You are not me.
No two memories are written the same.
You’re breaking up with me
Even without saying farewell.
The world is the same as yesterday,
Time is flowing,
And it’s only me who’s changed like this.
Over my head that used to contain golden memories
Blows the wind.
The tears fall down.
The song was featured on Lee Sora’s sixth album released in 2004; it was composed by Lee Seunghwan (aka, The Story) and its lyrics were written by Lee herself. (Note the singer Lee Seunghwan is a completely different person with the same name.) Lee wrote about a woman experiencing a sense of emptiness and existential vacuum after a breakup. Most people say, “When love is gone, there's just the memories” but in her case, she realizes the precious memories were, are, and will be there only for her.
Official Poster of the 2004 Korean Film, Yeoja, Jeonghye "A Woman, Jeonghye" aka, "This Charming Girl" |
The song was also featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 Korean film, Yeoja, Jeonghye (여자, 정혜, “A Woman, Jeonghye”) and its music video was made using scenes from the movie for the sake of promoting it. It is a story about a woman named Junghye who was raped as a child by an adult man, her uncle. It was such a traumatic experience that has haunted her ever since. At the end of the movie, she takes one step forward to overcome her emotional and psychological ordeal. Given its theme and tone, I think its English title, “This Charming Girl,” is not quite appropriate. (Click to watch the movie with English subtitles. Note that part 2 & 3 have the audio out of sync with the video.) Now, here’s the music video of the song featuring scenes from the movie.
Original Version: Lee Sora [MV]
Barami Bunda "The Wind Blows" (2004)
Kim Gunmo, who’s still a child at heart, chose to sing a 2007 mega hit, Dahaeng-ida (다행이다, “I’m Fortunate”) by Lee Jeok, an arch enemy of all ordinary Korean husbands. (Just joking!) About two years ago (11/22/2010), Lee appeared on MBC’s Nolleowa (놀러와, “Come to Play”) and revealed the story behind the making of the song. He said, “I dated my now wife for about 6 years and never threw her any surprise event. So I wrote a poem for her first and then put music to it. It was meant to be a pleasant surprise for her who was studying ballet in New York at that time.” He added that his friends also really loved it and he somehow wound up officially releasing it. The singer/rapper Gil (of LeeSsang) chimed in, adding, “Their wedding was really romantic. In the middle of their ceremony, he sang the song for his bride and all the female guests were moved to tears.”
Kim Gunmo said in his pre-performance package that he would sing the song for his future wife. The song was simply arranged so its warm, deep, reflective, and subtle nuance would not be lost. Throughout his performance, he maintained a warm, gentle, and unpretentious demeanor while showcasing his musical prowess. It was simply brilliant! Bravo!
[AUDIO ONLY] Kim Gunmo: "I'm Fortunate"
on MBC's NAGASU (aired on 6/17/2012)
Lyrics: “I’m Fortunate”
Since I met you, I can touch your hair.
Since I met you, I can breathe looking at you.
Holding you, I can shed tears when I’m weary so I’m fortunate.
For the beautiful world called you is here.
(Refrain)Even in rough winds or under a wet roof,
I’m not abandoned or alone.
Tiring daily life and gruesome survival
Will never possibly be meaningless
Thanks to the amazing you
Who have always stood by me.
Since I met you, I can cook to share with you.
Since I met you, I can hold your hand when it’s numb.
Holding you, I can comfort you even if it doesn’t help so I’m fortunate.
For the beautiful world called you is here.
(Refrain)
Since I met you, I can touch your hair, so….
Original Version : Lee Jeok
Dahaeng-ida "I'm Fortunate" (2007)
MV featuring On Juwan and Jeong Aeyeon
MV featuring On Juwan and Jeong Aeyeon
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