Song Dae-kwan Haet Deul Nal 1975 National Hope Trot
Released in 1975, Song Dae-kwan’s (송대관) “Haet Deul Nal (해뜰날),” literally meaning ‘A Sunny Day Will Rise,’ is one of the most brightly optimistic songs in Korean trot music history. The lyrics were written by Song Dae-kwan himself during his long, obscure period, and the melody was composed by Shin Dae-seong. The immense success of this song propelled Song Dae-kwan into the ranks of the Four Heavenly Kings of Trot, alongside Nam Jin and Na Hoon-a.
🎤 Why ‘Haet Deul Nal’ Became the Anthem of Hope
Song Dae-kwan Overcoming Obscurity Hope Trot 1970s
“Haet Deul Nal” was more than just a hit; its message resonated perfectly with the social atmosphere of the time, establishing it as the nation’s song of hope.
Lyrics of Willpower Overcoming Adversity
The song contains an autobiographical message of singing hope despite facing desperate situations. It is known that Song Dae-kwan wrote the lyrics himself in a tiny room, yearning for a “clear, sunny day (쨍하고 해뜰날)” while struggling to make a living during his lengthy unknown period.
“안 되는 일 없단다 노력하면은, 쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다.” (Translation: Nothing is impossible if you try, a clear, sunny day will come back.)
It injected a powerful sense of positivity, the belief that “if you try, good things will surely come,” into everyone facing despair and hardship.
Joyful Melody and Unique Ad-libs
“Haet Deul Nal” is characterized by a bright and lighthearted traditional Trot rhythm. The lively melody, combined with Song Dae-kwan’s signature comforting and powerful vocal style, makes listeners want to move along. The climactic interjection “Jjaeng!” (a sound effect for sudden clarity or a bright flash) became Song Dae-kwan’s trademark, further boosting the song’s energy.
📝 M/V & Lyrics
Check out the message of hope that transcended the difficult times, with the English translation.
| 꿈을 안고 왔단다 내가 왔단다 슬픔도 괴로움도 모두모두 비켜라 안되는 일 없단다 노력하면은 쨍하고 해뜰날 돌아온단다 뛰고 뛰고 뛰는 몸이라 괴로웁지만 힘겨운 나의 인생 구름 걷히고 산뜻하게 맑은 날 돌아온단다 쨍하고 해뜰날 돌아온단다 꿈을 안고 왔단다 내가 왔단다 슬픔도 괴로움도 모두모두 비켜라 안되는 일 없단다 노력하면은 쨍하고 해뜰날 돌아온단다 뛰고 뛰고 뛰는 몸이라 괴로웁지만 힘겨운 나의 인생 구름 걷히고 산뜻하게 맑은 날 돌아온단다 쨍하고 해뜰날 돌아온단다 쨍하고 해뜰날 돌아온단다 | I’ve come, embracing a dream, I’ve arrived. Sadness and hardships, everyone, please step aside! There’s nothing impossible if you put in the effort. A bright, sunny day will surely return! Though this body, which keeps running and running, is suffering, The clouds over my difficult life will clear, And a fresh, clear day will return! A bright, sunny day will surely return! I’ve come, embracing a dream, I’ve arrived. Sadness and hardships, everyone, please step aside! There’s nothing impossible if you put in the effort. A bright, sunny day will surely return! Though this body, which keeps running and running, is suffering, The clouds over my difficult life will clear, And a fresh, clear day will return! A bright, sunny day will surely return! A bright, sunny day will surely return! |
👑 A Timeless National Favorite
Song Dae-kwan Haet Deul Nal Trot Legend Legacy
“Haet Deul Nal” was nationally loved as it offered comfort and positive energy—the hope that “we too can succeed”—to the common people exhausted by economic difficulties, such as the 1970s oil crisis.
It became the “sunny day” for Song Dae-kwan’s career, leading to further hits like ‘Chapyu Han Jang (One Train Ticket)’ and ‘Yuhaengga (Popular Song)’. Today, the song is still recognized as the ‘National Anthem of Hope,’ often sung at karaoke, used as an election song, and played at various events, remaining a beloved Trot legend across generations.
🔥 When you’re feeling down and need a boost of positivity, listen to Song Dae-kwan’s ‘Haet Deul Nal’ and find the courage to stand up again with a “Jjaeng!”
