Songs of Legends Shine Again Through Remakes by Younger Artists

Recently in the K-pop market, classic songs by veteran artists are receiving renewed attention through reinterpretations by younger musicians. Legendary singers like Lee Moon-se and Kim Chang-wan have seen their songs revived thanks to remakes by Lim YoungWoong and IU.

Lim YoungWoong’s rendition of ‘Love Always Runs Away,’ a remake of Lee Moon-se’s original released in 2010, has maintained a high position on the Melon TOP100 chart since its release in 2021, showcasing its remarkable popularity. As of November 14, the song is ranked 15th on the chart. Lee Moon-se expressed his deep gratitude for Lim YoungWoong’s remake, stating, “I’m glad that my song’s popularity has increased again thanks to Lim YoungWoong.”

IU also created a significant impact with her 2014 remake of Kim Chang-wan’s ‘Meaning of You.’ The success of this song also brought attention to Yoon Soo-il’s ‘Apartment.’ Originally released in 1982, ‘Apartment’ experienced a surge in popularity, climbing karaoke charts due to the success of Rosé’s ‘APT.’ remake. After Rosé’s remake, the song reached the 11th position on the popularity charts. Yoon Soo-il expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s rare for a song to be spotlighted again 40 years later.”

As seen, there are increasing instances where younger artists with massive fandoms reinterpret the classic hits of their predecessors, drawing new popularity. This trend illustrates a heartwarming phenomenon where past hits gain sustained attention by merging with current fandom culture. With the global expansion of K-pop, diverse changes in the domestic music market are anticipated. It is hoped that such musical exchanges will continue to occur more frequently in the future.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.