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…
Run To You – DJ DOC 🌟 Introduction In 2000, DJ DOC released “Run To You”, a song that became an instant club and festival anthem in Korea.With its powerful beat, addictive chorus, and energetic rap, the track cemented DJ DOC’s reputation as the kings of party music. 👥 Artist…
님과 함께 – 남진 🌟 Introduction In 1972, Nam Jin (남진) released “님과 함께 (Nimgwa Hamkke, With My Lover)”, a song that soon became one of the most beloved trot classics in Korea.Its simple yet emotional lyrics and melody resonated with audiences, establishing Nam Jin as a household name and…
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…
3! 4! – Roo’ra 🎶 Introduction Not all 90s K-pop was about polished idol groups. Some songs became national sensations by bringing pure joy and unity to the audience. One of the best examples is Roo’ra (룰라) with their 1996 mega-hit “3!4!”. This cheerful track is remembered as one of…
GET UP – Baby V.O.X 🎶 Introduction By the late 1990s, the K-pop girl group scene was heating up. While S.E.S charmed fans with elegance and Fin.K.L touched hearts with emotion, Baby V.O.X brought a stronger, edgier vibe. Their 1999 hit “Get Up” became their breakthrough, cementing them as one…
I’m Your Girl – S.E.S 🎶 Introduction In the mid-1990s, as boy groups like H.O.T rose to fame, K-pop also witnessed the birth of its first iconic girl groups. Among them, S.E.S, formed by SM Entertainment in 1997, became pioneers of the K-pop girl group era. Their debut song “I’m…
NOW – Fin.K.L(핑클) 🎶 Introduction After H.O.T’s Candy introduced the world to the vibrant energy of 90s K-pop boy groups, girl groups also began to shine. Among them, Fin.K.L (핑클) became one of the most beloved acts of the era. Their 1999 hit song “Now” captured both youthful charm and…