Young Turks Club Jeong 1996 K-pop Yoon Il-sang Dance
Young Turks Club (영턱스클럽) was a five-member co-ed group that took the Korean dance music scene by storm upon their 1996 debut. Their biggest hit, “Jeong (情) – Dangerous Farewell,” the follow-up track from their first album, became an instant phenomenon. Composed by the legendary Yoon Il-sang and written by Lee Seung-ho, the song topped major music charts in the latter half of 1996, securing its place as a classic.
🎤 Why “Jeong” Defined the Late 90s Dance Music Scene
Young Turks Club Jeong Co-ed Group 90s Dance Hit
More than just a popular track, “Jeong” was instrumental in ushering in a successful era for co-ed groups and perfectly encapsulated the emotional sound of late 90s Korean dance music.
A Blend of Heartache and Upbeat Rhythm
Despite its lyrics about the pain of separation, “Jeong” is built on a light, highly addictive Euro-dance rhythm. Composer Yoon Il-sang’s signature melodic line is both sophisticated and sentimental, elevating the track’s quality.
The song finds a unique balance: the emotional vocals of female members Im Sung-eun and Song Jin-a are contrasted with the powerful vocals and rap parts from the male members. This created a distinct charm, translating the sorrow of abandoned love into an energetic, dynamic sound, encouraging young listeners to cope with heartbreak through movement.
Dynamic Choreography and Co-ed Group Appeal
Young Turks Club was celebrated for its dynamic, synchronized choreography that was just as tight as the prevailing idol groups of the time, yet unique to their individual member’s personalities.
- Gender Harmony: The blend of female vocalists Im Sung-eun and Song Jin-a with male members, including main rapper Ji Jun-gu, showcased a powerful balance between emotional expression and powerful dance, offering the audience a freshness unique to co-ed groups.
- Fashion Icons: The members’ freestyle hip-hop fashion during their promotion period also contributed to setting trends in the late 90s.
📝 M/V & Lyrics
Feel the sentiment of “Jeong”—the affection that lingers despite the pain of a farewell.
| 다른 여자 생긴거라면 혼자 있고 싶어서라면 언제까지 기다릴 수 있을 거야 우리 사랑을 위해 정말 나를 사랑했다고 나 없이는 못 살겠다고 하늘처럼 믿었었는데 이제와 헤어지자니 남은 사랑 어떡하라고 추억들은 어떡하라고 보고 싶어 눈물이 나면 정말 난 어떻게 해 아니 이건 꿈일꺼야 믿을 수 없어 나를 얼마나 사랑했는데 이럴 수 없어 다른 여자 생긴거라면 혼자 있고 싶어서라면 언제까지 기다릴 수 있을거야 우리 사랑을 위해 우리 이별하는 이유가 끝나 버린 사랑이라면 추억할 수 있는 그 날까지 살 수는 있을 거야 힘 없이 축쳐진 내게 절망일 뿐인 삶이라도 이제껏 느껴본 적 조차 없는 크나큰 아픔이라고 혼자라고 생각할 때도 널 찾지 않아 나 이젠 널 생각해 내기 조차 너무나 힘들어 그래 날 아프게 한 건 니 모습이 아니겠지 물론 사랑하는 사람 이별하는 사람 모두 하늘의 장난이 걸 하! 하지만 날 이렇게 울린 탓을 하나님께 넘겨버린다면 하느님을 죽도록 원망할 꺼야 어쩌면 난 너를 쉽게 잊을지 몰라 혹시 너 아닌 다른 기억도 지워진다면 누구보다 나를 사랑한 너의 모습 아름다웠고 이 세상에 너 하나만 사랑하는 내가 또 행복했어 우리 정말 이 세상에서 함께할 수 없는 거라면 같이 할 수 있는 오늘까지만 여기 남아 있어 그 누구도 너를 사랑한 나의 모습 볼 수 없겠지 이젠 다시 우연조차 용납할 수 없는 날 용서해줘 우리 정말 이 세상에서 함께 할수 없는 거라면 같이 할 수 있는 오늘까지만 여기 남아 있어 | If it’s because you found another woman, If it’s because you want to be alone, I can wait for you until whenever For the sake of our love. You really said you loved me, You said you couldn’t live without me. I believed you like I would believe the sky, And now you want to break up. What am I supposed to do with the love that remains? What am I supposed to do with the memories? If tears fall because I miss you, What am I truly supposed to do? No, this must be a dream, I can’t believe it. How much did you love me? You can’t do this. If it’s because you found another woman, If it’s because you want to be alone, I can wait for you until whenever For the sake of our love. If the reason for our breakup Is a love that has simply ended, I might be able to live Until the day I can cherish the memories. Even if life is just despair For me, who is so weak and broken, It’s a huge pain That I’ve never felt before. Even when I think I’m alone, I won’t look for you. Now it’s even too hard To try and think of you. Yes, what hurt me Probably isn’t your true self. Of course, Those who love and those who break up— It’s all a trick of the heavens! Ha! But if I blame God For making me cry like this, I will resent God until I die. Maybe I’ll forget you easily, If perhaps other memories, not just you, are also erased. Your face, loving me more than anyone else, Was beautiful, And I was happy again, Loving only you in this world. If we truly can’t be together In this world, Just stay here Until today, when we can still be together. No one will be able to see The side of me that loved you, Please forgive me, for now I can’t even allow A chance encounter again. If we truly can’t be together In this world, Just stay here Until today, when we can still be together. |
👑 The Textbook Success of 90s K-pop
Young Turks Club Jeong K-pop Legend Legacy
“Jeong” is a monumental song in K-pop history, as it helped a co-ed group successfully rise to the top during the height of the first-generation idol explosion (groups like H.O.T. and Sechs Kies). The anecdote of the group initially failing with their debut track “Sneaking Peek” but achieving massive success by switching to “Jeong” is often cited as a testament to the power of a great song in K-pop history.
To this day, “Jeong” is considered a representative song of 90s retro K-pop dance music, remaining an evergreen hit that is frequently sung at karaoke and featured on broadcasts.
🔥 Listen to Young Turks Club’s “Jeong” to experience the special blend of heartache and excitement that defined the golden age of 1990s K-pop dance music!
