그때 그사람 – 심수봉(Sim Soo-bong)
🌟 Introduction
In 1978, Sim Soo-bong (심수봉) released “그때 그사람 (The Person Back Then)”, a song that became one of her signature hits.
With its heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery, the track captured the sorrow and longing of love lost, establishing Sim Soo-bong as one of Korea’s greatest trot ballad singers.
👥 Artist & Song Background
- Sim Soo-bong (심수봉): Debuted in the late 1970s, she quickly rose to fame with her unique voice and emotional style.
- 그때 그사람 was released in 1978 and remains one of her most beloved songs, often cited as a classic example of Korean trot ballads.
- The song reflects themes of nostalgia, heartbreak, and the bittersweet memory of a past lover.
📖 Audio & Lyrics
| 비가 오면 생각나는 그 사람 언제나 말이 없던 그 사람 사랑의 괴로움을 몰래 감추고 떠난 사람 못 잊어서 울던 그 사람 그 어느 날 차안에서 내게 물었지 세상에서 제일 슬픈 게 뭐냐고 사랑보다 더 슬픈 건 정이라며 고개를 떨구던 그때 그 사람 외로운 병실에서 기타를 쳐주고 위로하며 다정했던 사랑한 사람 안녕이란 단 한마디 말도 없이 지금은 어디에서 행복할까 어쩌다 한번쯤은 생각해줄까 지금도 보고 싶은 그때 그 사람 외로운 내 가슴에 살며시 다가와서 언제라도 감싸주던 다정했던 사람 그러니까 미워하면 안 되겠지 다시는 생각해서도 안 되겠지 철없이 사랑인줄 알았었네 이제는 잊어야 할 그때 그 사람 이제는 잊어야 할 그때 그 사람 | When it rains, I think of that person, The one who always stayed so quiet. Hiding the pain of love in silence, The one who left, whom I wept for, unable to forget. One day, in the car, they asked me, “What is the saddest thing in this world?” They said affection is sadder than love, As they lowered their head in silence. In a lonely hospital room, You played the guitar for me, Comforting me so gently— The one I loved. Without even a single goodbye, Where are you now, are you happy? Do you ever, just once in a while, think of me? I still long to see you— That person from back then. You quietly came to my lonely heart, Always wrapping me in your gentle care. So I guess I must not hate you, I must not even think of you again. Naively, I thought it was love… But now I must forget— That person from back then. Now I must forget— That person from back then. |
The lyrics are simple yet deeply emotional, expressing pain that resonates across generations.
🌍 Why It Matters
- Considered one of the defining trot ballads of the 1970s.
- Solidified Sim Soo-bong’s reputation as a singer who could channel deep emotions through her voice.
- The song remains a karaoke favorite and is still performed on TV shows, preserving its legacy.
🎤 Fun Facts
- Sim Soo-bong is not only a singer but also a composer, and she wrote many of her own songs.
- 그때 그사람 is often described as a song of the heart, deeply tied to Korean collective memory of love and loss.
- The track has been covered by numerous artists, showing its timeless appeal.
“그때 그사람 (The Person Back Then)” is more than a trot ballad — it’s a story of longing and memory that continues to touch listeners decades after its release.
Sim Soo-bong’s voice carries the weight of experience, making this song a lasting treasure in Korean music history.
👉 What feelings does “그때 그사람” bring to you when you listen to it today?
