Public Responds Enthusiastically to Kim Gun-mo's Return: New Music Video Hits 800,000 Views

Singer Kim Gun-mo is receiving an enthusiastic response from the public following the release of his first new song in 10 years. The reaction is particularly noteworthy as it was achieved solely through his music, without any special television promotional activities.

The music video for his new single, "Where Are You Going," released on July 1, has surpassed 800,000 views on YouTube in 12 days. With over 2,400 comments, fans who have long awaited his voice are expressing their joy.

"Where Are You Going" is Kim's first official new song in 10 years, following his 25th-anniversary album "50" released in 2016. It is a remake of the song of the same name by singer Jeon Young, originally released in 1977. The arrangement minimizes instrumental accompaniment, allowing the lyrical melody of the original to highlight Kim's signature calm and deepened vocals.

Above all, the focus of the response is on Kim's voice. As this music video marks his return after a six-year hiatus—a period that followed allegations regarding his private life raised by a YouTuber in 2019, from which he was legally cleared—netizens have flooded the comments with support. Messages include, "Kim Gun-mo is truly irreplaceable," "Please cherish that voice. Keep singing for a long time," "We almost lost a genius singer. Thank you so much for coming back," and "Thank you for finding the courage to return. I want to see you for a long time."

This new song holds special significance for Kim as well. He set aside the image of "Kim Gun-mo playing the piano," which was familiar to the public, and sang while playing the acoustic guitar himself for the first time. It is reported that during his long hiatus, Kim spent his time practicing the guitar for four to five hours a day instead of the piano and riding his bicycle for nearly 100km daily.

Celebrating his 35th anniversary since debut this year, Kim is preparing to meet the audience who have waited for him for a long time through live performances.

Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | SBS Entertainment News
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