Celebrating Timeless Hits from the 1980s on 'Twenty Century Hit Song'

In the upcoming episode of KBS Joy's 'Twenty Century Hit Song' airing today at 8:30 PM, the show will spotlight beloved songs from the 1980s that continue to resonate with audiences. Titled 'Vitality 甲! Never Die Hit Songs', this 259th episode will explore classic tracks that have maintained their popularity from the 1980s to the present.

At the start of the show, host 이미주 comments on the global resurgence of retro trends, noting that younger generations are increasingly drawn to the music of the 1980s. However, her co-hosts, 김희철 and 오효주, humorously point out that despite their attempts to embody the 80s style, they lack the authentic vibe, with 김희철 jokingly declaring, "Look at me, I am the 80s."

One of the featured songs is '모두 다 사랑하리' (Everyone Will Love) by 송골매, released in 1982. This track is credited with elevating 송골매 to idol-level popularity in the 1980s music scene. 김희철 highlights the genius behind the song, referring to the composer, 김수철, as the 'little giant' who crafted the song in just a few minutes by compiling phrases he had jotted down in the practice room. 이미주 expresses her admiration, stating, "It's a meeting of geniuses."

The episode will also reveal a shocking incident involving 송골매 during a live performance, where member 배철수 suffered an electric shock from a microphone, resulting in a three-week hospitalization. Footage from the incident will be shown, capturing the panic of the MC and the shocked reactions of fans. Despite his injuries, 배철수 went on to participate in the Tokyo International Music Festival, where he won two special awards.

Additionally, the success story of 송골매's second album will be shared, detailing how it led to a surge in commercial requests and increased their performance fee from approximately 450,000 won to 15 million won—an astonishing thirty-fold increase. 이미주 notes the significance of this, mentioning that at the time, a 10-pyeong apartment in Seoul was priced at 12 million won.

The lively atmosphere of the show is further highlighted by 이미주, who playfully steps out of the camera frame, leaving 김희철 momentarily flustered.

Other notable songs featured in this episode include tracks that have been recognized as favorites by North Korean leader 김정일, songs that have remained popular in karaoke rankings for over 40 years, and timeless classics that continue to showcase the enduring quality of popular music. Tune in today at 8:30 PM for 'Twenty Century Hit Song'.