Remembering Kim Kwang-seok: 29 Years Since His Passing

It has been 29 years since the beloved singer-songwriter Kim Kwang-seok (김광석) passed away. Debuting in 1984, he released numerous iconic songs such as 'Around the Age of Thirty' (서른 즈음에), 'Letter from a Private' (이등병의 편지), 'Though I Loved' (사랑했지만), 'A Story of a 60-Year-Old Couple' (어느 60대 노부부의 이야기), 'A Love So Painful It Wasn't Love' (너무 아픈 사랑은 사랑이 아니었음을), 'Becoming Dust' (먼지가 되어), and 'With a Heart to Forget' (잊어야 한다는 마음으로). Even after 28 years since his death, these songs continue to resonate with fans.

Kim Kwang-seok passed away on January 6, 1996, but his music and voice remain etched in the hearts of the public. Many artists continue to pay tribute to him by covering his songs in albums and concerts. In 2017, the film 'Kim Kwang-seok' was released, offering another way to remember the late artist.

In honor of his 29th anniversary, an event will be held today, January 6, at 2 PM at the outdoor concert hall on Kim Kwang-seok Road (김광석다시그리기길) in Daegu's Jung District. The judging panel will include notable figures such as Park Ki-young (박기영), Kwon Jin-won (권진원), Kim Hyung-seok (김형석), Shim Hyun-bo (심현보), Jung Won-young (정원영), and Lee Jeok (이적). Additionally, a memorial event for the 28th anniversary will take place at the concert hall located on Kim Kwang-seok Road.

The annual memorial event, held every January 6, not only commemorates Kim Kwang-seok but also aims to promote tourism along Kim Kwang-seok Road, supported by various organizations and committees in Daegu's Jung District.

The event will commence with a memorial ceremony in front of Kim Kwang-seok's statue at 2 PM, followed by a tribute concert starting at 2:30 PM. Participants include Kim Ki-tae (김기태), the winner of JTBC's 'Sing Again 2' (싱어게인2), renowned jazz vocalist Woongsan (웅산), Nam Ye-ji (남예지), and the pop jazz band 'Tune Around' (튠어라운드), who will perform Kim Kwang-seok's timeless hits, deepening the memorial experience.