Classic Korean Pop

Classic Korean pop, often encapsulated in the nostalgia of the 1980s and 1990s, is characterized by its emotive vocal performances and poetic lyricism that reflect the sentiments of its time. Infused with a blend of Korean musical sensibilities and influences from Western pop and rock, the genre serves as a melodic bridge between traditional Korean music and contemporary sounds. Artists like Kim Hyun Chul and Lee Eun Mi struck a chord with audiences through their heartfelt songs, while Cho Yong Pil and Yoo Jae-Ha are credited with pioneering the genre, bringing innovation to its melodious structure. Laced with the timeless themes of love, pain, and hope, classic Korean pop remains a beloved genre that captures the complexity of human emotion in its harmonious tunes, continuing to resonate with generations past and present.

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When Memories Bloom
Single - Released November 13, 2025
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Yoo Jae-Ha
Lee Eun Mi
조영남
Sul Woon Do
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  1. November 13, 2025
  2. November 7, 2024
  3. October 4
  4. March 27
  5. October 13, 2023
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  7. August 16
  8. February 21, 2022
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  11. November 11, 2021
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  15. December 11, 2020
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  17. November 14, 2019
  18. September 25
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  20. July 31, 2018
  21. September 12, 2017
  22. April 25
  23. October 21, 2016
  24. November 1, 2015
  25. June 15
  26. March 27, 2014
  27. January 27
  28. October 19, 2012
  29. September 24
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  31. May 4
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  33. April 29, 2010
  34. August 26, 2009
  35. March 10
  36. July 3, 2008
  37. July 16, 2007
  38. October 24, 2005
  39. May 15, 2002
  40. November 3, 2001