A special content featuring Sam Kim was released on IU's YouTube.
Sam Kim sweetly sang a verse from the drama's OST.
[TV Daily Reporter Lee Gi-eun] Sam Kim has lent his special support to IU and Byun Woo Seok. On April 24, IU’s YouTube channel ‘IU’s Now’ released content featuring leading actor Byun Woo Seok, along with supporting cast members Yoo Soo-bin and Lee Yeon from the ongoing MBC drama ‘21st Century The Great Queen.’ On this occasion, IU made a notable invitation to Sam Kim. Having rushed back from abroad, Sam Kim grabbed his guitar and immediately joined the filming. He returned specifically for this content at IU's request, and she expressed her gratitude towards him. Throughout the interactions, Sam delicately added charm to the discussions among the four. IU and Byun Woo Seok delivered a beautiful cover of Sung Si-kyung's ‘You're the One’ together, showcasing their musical harmony. Additionally, Sam Kim drew attention by sweetly singing a verse from the drama’s OST.
The recent convergence of K-dramas and music is becoming increasingly pronounced. Works like ‘21st Century The Great Queen’ have garnered attention through collaborations with popular artists, significantly enhancing the quality of the dramas. Sam Kim's urgent return serves as part of this collaboration, providing a unique experience to drama fans through his talents. His exceptional guitar playing and sweet vocals add warmth to the content, making the duet between IU and Byun Woo Seok even more special.
Furthermore, Sam Kim's sweet rendition of a verse from the OST deepens the emotional impact of the drama. The interplay between K-dramas and music complements each other, offering enhanced enjoyment to viewers. It is hoped that such collaborations will continue in future works, further expanding the boundaries of Korean music and drama.
Fans and drama viewers can feel a deeper connection with the artists through such collaborations, functioning as a critical component in enhancing the competitiveness of K-content. Collaborations with various artists positively affect fan community formation and contribute to both the drama's ratings and music sales.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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