KOSTAR

Multilingual Korean Newsroom

NEWS

Yoo Sung-eun Reinterprets Kim Gun-mo's 'Beautiful Farewell' with a New Emotion

Yoo Sung-eun Reinterprets Kim Gun-mo's 'Beautiful Farewell' with a New Emotion
Yoo Sung-eun reinterprets Kim Gun-mo's 'Beautiful Farewell' in an R&B style.
This single will be released on various music platforms on the 9th at 6 PM.
It is Yoo Sung-eun's first remake single, capturing the winter mood.

[TV Daily] Yoo Sung-eun is set to reinterpret the classic 90s hit 'Beautiful Farewell' with a modern R&B twist. Scheduled for release on the evening of the 9th on various streaming platforms, this single revives the original by Kim Gun-mo. Initially included in Kim Gun-mo's third studio album 'Kim Gun-mo 3', 'Beautiful Farewell' made waves in the music scene upon its release, symbolizing the emotional paradox of wanting to hold on but ultimately letting go through its restrained melody. In this remake, Yoo Sung-eun aims to capture the original's lyrical grace and deep emotion while adding a contemporary feel, incorporating a string ensemble to enhance the emotional depth. She is also recognized for her impactful debut in Season 1 of 'The Voice Korea' in 2012, and has since released numerous hit songs like 'Be OK', 'Nothing (Feat. Moonbyul of Mamamoo)', and 'Healing', establishing herself as a premium vocalist. This single marks her first project under her exclusive contract with Jay-J Star, hinting at a fresh winter ballad experience.

This remake highlights Yoo Sung-eun's ability to capture the essence of the original while adding a groovy R&B twist, enhancing its contemporary appeal. Her skill in transforming classic ballads into modern expressions accentuates her vocal prowess and is likely to facilitate a strong emotional connection with listeners. This song delicately explores the universal experience of separation and the complexities involved, while at the same time injecting modern sensibilities to resonate deeply with today's audience.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: Jay-J Star

Source: tvdaily.co.kr