CULTURE features Ken from VIXX, YOUNG JAE from GOT7, Hui from PENTAGON, and LUCY.
It has been announced that the global cover project song "Old Song," in which Choi Sang-yob of Morning Musume participated in singing, will be released through various music STREAM sites at 6 p.m. today (29th).
DONUTS CULTURE's Global Cover Project aims to release Korean music to various countries, expand cultural ties based on the universal emotion of music, and give new vitality to songs.
The first song in this global cover project is a cover of the pioneer of acoustic indie music,
The emotional ballad "Old Song" by Standing Egg, a group that has been steadily loved by artists and fans of various genres for its warm melody and emotional lyrics, was selected.
The "old songs" that have been passed down since the 1990s were first performed by Huh Gak, Lim Han Byul, Lim Jin, and Monday Night Live on the SBS music program "The Listen: Time with You" last year.
Kiz (Lee Ji Sung) and Kim Hee Jae's cover versions were released and once again received great love from the public.
In this "Old Song" global project,
The four members who are currently in the lead will be Ken, the main vocalist of VIXX, who captivates the ears with his clear and attractive voice color, and GOT7's Yuri, who has a soft and sensual charming voice.
YOUNG JAE, the main vocalist of "PENTAGON", Hui, the main vocalist of the band "LUCY", who has a powerful voice and unique voice,
The four members' unique vocals, including Choi Sang-yeop from Kal, will harmonize and show off their expanded musical sensibility. The reinterpretation of "Old Song" with the voices of the four members will be a lyrical melody of the original song.
While making the most of the original sound, the song also brings out synergy with the gorgeous J-POP style arrangement. In particular, the intro starts with a strong guitar sound, and the latter half develops into a TV series-like sound.
The strings are impressive. Starting in Korea, "Old Song" will be covered globally in collaboration with artists from various countries.
Along with the release of the track, a cinematic music video will also be released.
The music video for "Old Song" was shot against the simple and beautiful backdrop of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
The moment when a man and woman sat side by side on a bench and shared an earphone, the road they rode on bicycles together, the warmth they felt when they fell asleep leaning on each other's shoulders, the walk they took while holding hands
From forgotten memories to a chance reunion on the street after some time has passed, the song depicts a poignant and bittersweet moment of love that matches the lyrics of the song, moving back and forth between the past and present.
A music video for a collaborative version of "Old Song" and the movie "366 Days" will also be released at the same time.
The film is directed by Takehiko Shinjo, director of Japan's leading romance films "Just Because I Love You" and "Your Lie in April".
This film, starring the highly acclaimed actors Eiji Akaso and Moka Kamishiraishi, became a viral hot topic after its release in Japan and reached number one in box office sales.
A heartbreaking love story about two protagonists who fall in love while traveling between Okinawa and Tokyo.
The beautiful visuals are in harmony with the lyrics and melody of "Old Song", creating a synergistic effect. "Old Song" by Ken, YOUNG JAE, Hui, and Choi Sang-yeop marks the beginning of the global cover project.
The song will be available to listen to on all music sites from 6pm today (29th).
By minmin 2025/06/29 12:35 KST
