Singer Kim Jong-kook released a new single on August 14, featuring lyrics and composition by fellow singer-songwriter Roy Kim, according to reports from multiple outlets including news.sbs.co.kr and cineplay.co.kr. The track drops at 6 p.m. local time, arriving just ahead of Kim Jong-kook’s milestone encore concerts celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut.
The release marks a notable collaboration between the veteran entertainer and his junior counterpart. According to agency Galaxy Corporation, Roy Kim threw his full support behind the project by handling both the lyric writing and the composition. Details regarding the song title remain tightly under wraps, though representatives told cineplay.co.kr that fans should look forward to the new story and emotions conveyed through Kim Jong-kook’s distinctive tone and sensibility.
Kim Jong-kook first hinted at the music drop via a social media live broadcast on Instagram while sharing video footage from concert rehearsals.
Concert Timings and 30th Anniversary Schedule
He will stage encore concerts for his 30th debut anniversary on August 15 and August 16 at Seoul’s Blue Square WON Banking Hall, as reported by cineplay.co.kr.
Kim Jong-kook debuted in 1995 as a member of the group Turbo, producing a string of major hits including “Black Cat Nero” and “Reminiscence.” After transitioning to a solo career in 2001, he maintained his commercial momentum with tracks like “A Man” and “Lovely.” In 2005, he achieved a rare milestone by sweeping music awards at South Korea’s three major terrestrial broadcast networks.
Industry Response and Agency Stance
Management representatives have urged listeners to pay close attention to the emotional depth and storytelling embedded in the new collaboration.
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