아파트(Apartment) – 윤수일(Yoon Soo-il)
🌟 Introduction
In 1982, Yoon Soo-il (윤수일) released “Apartment (아파트)”, a song that quickly became a staple in Korean pop history.
With its disco-inspired beat and heartfelt lyrics, the track reflected Korea’s rapid urbanization of the 1980s and struck an emotional chord with the public.
👥 Artist & Song Background
- Yoon Soo-il is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame in the early 1980s.
- Apartment was featured on his second solo album (1982) and soon became one of his defining hits.
- The song symbolized not just love but also modern city life in Korea, where apartments were becoming the new symbol of urban living.
📖 Audio & Lyrics
| 별빛이 흐르는 다리를 건너 바람 부는 갈대 숲을 지나 언제나 나를 언제나 나를 기다리던 너의 아파트 그리운 마음에 전화를 걸면 아름다운 너의 목소리 언제나 내게 언제나 내게 속삭이던 너의 목소리 흘러가는 강물처럼 흘러가는 구름처럼 머물지 못해 떠나가 버린 너를 못 잊어 오늘도 바보처럼 미련 때문에 다시 또 찾아왔지만 아무도 없는 아무도 없는 쓸쓸한 너의 아파트 흘러가는 강물처럼 흘러가는 구름처럼 머물지 못해 떠나가 버린 너를 못 잊어 오늘도 바보처럼 미련 때문에 다시 또 찾아왔지만 아무도 없는 아무도 없는 쓸쓸한 너의 아파트 아무도 없는 아무도 없는 쓸쓸한 너의 아파트 아무도 아무도 없는 아무도 없는 쓸쓸한 너의 아파트 | Crossing the bridge where starlight flows, passing through the reeds where the wind blows— always, always, you were waiting in your apartment. When longing filled my heart and I called, your beautiful voice— always, always, it whispered softly to me. Like the flowing river, like the drifting clouds, you couldn’t stay, you slipped away, yet I can’t forget you. Today again, like a fool, because of lingering regrets, I came to find you once more— but no one, no one, is in your lonely apartment. Like the flowing river, like the drifting clouds, you couldn’t stay, you slipped away, yet I can’t forget you. Today again, like a fool, because of lingering regrets, I came to find you once more— but no one, no one, is in your lonely apartment. No one, no one, your lonely apartment. No one, no one, no one at all— your desolate apartment. |
The lyrics capture both romantic nostalgia and the everyday reality of city life, blending intimacy with a sense of longing.
🌍 Why It Matters
- Apartment is more than just a love song — it’s a cultural reflection of 1980s Korea during a time of modernization.
- Its disco rhythm and catchy pop melody made it a favorite at dance halls, parties, and eventually karaoke rooms.
- Decades later, it remains a timeless anthem that Koreans across generations still sing and cherish.
🎤 Fun Facts
- Upon release, the song topped Korean music charts, including KBS “Top 10 Songs,” for 5 consecutive weeks.
- In 2024, Rosé of BLACKPINK reintroduced the theme with her single “APT.”, which drew new attention to Yoon Soo-il’s original Apartment.
- Also in 2024, Jang Beom-june released his own remake of Apartment on November 13, bringing the song back into the spotlight.
- Thanks to these remakes, the original 1982 track saw a resurgence in streaming numbers, proving its lasting influence.
“Apartment (아파트)” is not just a nostalgic song — it’s a timeless piece of Korean pop culture that bridges generations.
From Yoon Soo-il’s original disco-pop sound to Rosé’s reinterpretation, the song continues to connect past and present.
👉 Which version do you prefer — Yoon Soo-il’s original or Rosé’s modern APT.?
