Actor Kim Beop-rae released his first mini-album, ‘Sangun(山君)’, in two years through music sites at noon on the 9th.

The title song of this album, ‘Jan(盞)’, continues to whisper earnest feelings created over eons of time and stimulates listeners‘ empathy.

The music video for the title song, ‘Jan(盞)’, which was released along with the release of the music source through the official SNS and YouTube, shows Kim Beop-rae playing a dual role of a king and a warrior. The story of the king who loses his strength and is threatened with his life while the loyal warrior who was guarding him fights a suspicious man heading to the king’s bedroom is heartbreaking. In ‘Intro’, Kim Beop-rae‘s delicate facial expressions make us feel the earnest emotions intact.

Following ‘Intro’, when the song ‘Cup’ starts, Kim Beop-rae slowly walks out of the palace and shows off his bravery. However, at the end of the video, he drinks poison and dies a bitter death, and the story of the warrior committing suicide out of guilt for not being able to protect such a king is also very touching. As the song reaches its climax, the emotional acting also becomes richer, adding power to the song.

In this organic storyline, the sorrowful heart that has endured for a long time is maximized, making even the viewers feel a sense of ache in their hearts. In this way, this music video is as complete as watching a drama, and it is a feast for the eyes of fans by increasing the immersion in the song.

Kim Beop-rae’s first mini-album contains a total of 6 songs, including ‘Jan(盞)’, ‘Intro’, and ‘Flower Petal’, capturing the atmosphere of the four seasons. Kim Beop-rae‘s first mini-album ‘Sangun(山君)’ can be enjoyed on various music sites.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com