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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MY LOVE GEUMHEUK
Single - Released May 13, 2024

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Byun Jin-Sub
Cho Yong Pil
Deul Guk Hwa
Kim Hyun Chul
Kim Hyunshik
Kim Kwang Seok
LEE SEUNG HWAN
Lee Eun Mi
Lee Mi Ja
Nam Jin
Shin Hae Chul
Sul Woon Do
Yoo Jae-Ha
Yoon Sang
조영남
패티김
Kim Kwang Seok
LEE SEUNG HWAN
Yoo Jae-Ha
Cho Yong Pil
Shin Hae Chul
Kim Hyunshik
Yoon Sang
Kim Hyun Chul
Byun Jin-Sub
Deul Guk Hwa
Lee Eun Mi
패티김
Nam Jin
Lee Mi Ja
조영남
Sul Woon Do