Singer Joo Hyun-mi has come up with a unique interpretation of the globalization of traditional songs.

On the 5th, a press conference was held to commemorate the opening of Imja‘s traditional song tribute concert [Continuing the Pulse]. Singer Imja, Joo Hyun-mi, and Jo Hang-jo attended the event.

Joo Hyun-mi, who Imja chose and chose, said, “I’m grateful that you named me and Jo Hang-jo as your juniors who will continue the pulse. I think the meaning of the trot and traditional song genres has grown these days, so I will work hard to decorate this stage.”

Joo Hyun-mi continued, “K-pop is loved worldwide. But does traditional songs really have to be globalized? Everyone has different and diverse tastes. Traditional songs have distinct individuality. That‘s why I think there will definitely be people who like them when they are exposed to the world,” and added, “If we continue to maintain our own sentiments, people who fit their tastes will choose us.” To do that, we need to continue the pulse,” he said, presenting a unique interpretation.

[Continuing the Pulse] will be held on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Lee Mi-ja will be performing with her respect and affection for traditional songs, and she will be performing on stage with junior singers who will continue the pulse of traditional songs. We will look back on the past years through Lee Mi-ja’s famous songs that she has performed with for 66 years. There will also be a special collaboration between Lee Mi-ja and junior singers.

Tickets for Lee Mi-ja’s traditional song tribute performance [Continuing the Pulse] can be reserved from 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 through Ticket Link and the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts website.

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

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