‘I am a Firefly’ singer Hwang Ga-ram appeared on ‘Pyeon Sang-wook‘s News Briefing’.

Hwang Ga-ram appeared on the interview corner of SBS’s ‘Pyeon Sang-wook‘s News Briefing’ that aired on the afternoon of the 18th and told various stories about ‘I am a Firefly’, which received much love.

On this day, Hwang Ga-ram warmed up the studio atmosphere by singing a verse of ‘I am a Firefly’ along with a greeting. Hwang Ga-ram then left a strong impression by telling the story of ‘I am a Firefly’, which swept the top spots on major charts and became the ‘national consolation song’, and of how he ended his 14 years of obscurity.

Hwang Ga-ram revealed that he lived on the streets of Seoul for 147 days after deciding to become a singer. Hwang Ga-ram shared his past, saying, “After taking the CSAT, I came to Seoul with 2 million won in my pocket with the determination to pursue music,” and also said that music was the driving force that got him through 147 days of homelessness.

Hwang Ga-ram caught everyone’s attention by giving a careful answer to the question, “Why do you think Hwang Ga-ram’s song, “I Am a Firefly,” particularly resonated with people?” Hwang Ga-ram said, “I’ve thought to myself that I’m like a bug. Just as I avoid bugs when I see them, I’ve thought that many opportunities have avoided me.” When recording, the original singer, Jung Joong-sik, and the CEO helped direct, and I think many people recognized me as I sang with all my heart,” he said, expressing his gratitude.

Hwang Ga-ram previously released ‘I am a Firefly’, a remake of the original song by the band Jung-sik, released in 2020, and has been consistently ranked high on the charts since its release in October of last year. Hwang Ga-ram’s ‘I am a Firefly’ started off at No. 1 on the Kakao Music real-time chart after its release and is currently ranked 3rd on the Melon TOP 100 (as of 2 PM on the 18th), showing its ongoing popularity.

Hwang Ga-ram, who has emerged as a powerhouse in the music industry, recently released a remake of the song ‘I miss you so much’, and proved its hot topic by entering the Melon HOT 100 (30 days after release) at No. 8 (as of 8 PM on the 9th) on the day of its release. Meanwhile, Hwang Ga-ram will continue to communicate with the public through various broadcasts and stages in the future.

Photo = SBS ‘Pyeon Sang-wook‘s News Briefing’

Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com

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