Lazy Sunday Afternoon and Pianist Yunchan Lim
For a Korean educator, Sunday is the one true day of rest. And so, I let myself sleep until the sun stood high, almost at its zenith. After a leisurely brunch, I took out my bike and rode along the…
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Moon
Moon The theme of Jin’s “Moon” is a heartfelt reflection of his love for ARMY, highlighting the symbiotic bond in which BTS and ARMY draw strength and support from one another. (translated in 2020) In their discography, BTS has…
My President and a Stray Cat (and the “First Dog” Bobby)
한국어 As you know, I adore Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung. It’s been almost two months since he took office, and everything he’s done so far has delighted me beyond words. I always believed he would be a president for…
나의 대통령과 길고양이 (그리고 ‘퍼스트 도그’ 바비)
여러분도 아시다시피, 저는 대한민국의 이재명 대통령을 무척이나 지지합니다. 취임한 지 어느덧 두 달이 되어 가는데, 지금까지 보여준 행보 하나하나가 말로 다 표현할 수 없을 만큼 감동적입니다. 평범한 사람들을 위한 대통령이 될 것이라 늘 믿어 왔지만, 실제로는 기대를 훨씬 뛰어넘는 모습을…
RM’s Letter From Last May
In honor of Jin’s new album, “Echo,” releasing this Friday, I’d like to share a letter RM wrote exactly one year ago, in May of last year, when Jin was discharged from military service. In it, RM expresses how deeply…
The Astronaut
The Astronaut With Coldplay’s involvement in the composition, the song features a rich blend of rock, synthesizer, and acoustic elements. However, it’s the tonal color of Jin’s voice that harmoniously unites these varied sounds, rendering the melodies both beautiful and…
The Most Beautiful Sight in All the World
In 1986, a Korean folk duo 시인과 촌장 (City Dweller & Village Chief) released a song, 풍경 (Scenery), consisting of just two lines: 세상 풍경 중에서 제일 아름다운 풍경모든 것들이 제자리로 돌아가(오)는 풍경 (The most beautiful sight in all the world:The…
With the Clouds
With the Clouds In essence, the song masterfully expresses emotional fragility, hope, and human connection through skillful natural imagery, sensitive metaphor, and poetic language. It invites listeners into a contemplative space where loneliness is gently soothed by the enduring warmth…
To Me, Today
To Me, Today The lyrics capture a message of self-encouragement and embracing the present. Through imagery of sunlight, flight, and letting go of worries, the song speaks to overcoming fears and anxieties by trusting in oneself and living fully in…