A special concert honoring the late lyricist Park Gun-ho will be held on November 29th at the Chiak Gymnasium in Wonju, Gangwon Province. The ‘1st Late Park Gun-ho Concert’ will feature renowned artists from the Korean music scene, including Song GaIn, Seol Undo, Jeon Young-rok, An Seong-hun, and Kim Soo-hee, promising an emotional and diverse performance.
Park Gun-ho was a lyricist who collaborated with Korea’s top singers such as Nam Jin, Na Hoon-a, and Cho Yong-pil, creating numerous masterpieces that led the golden era of Korean popular music. His songs like ‘Bobbed Hair’, ‘Mona Lisa’, and ‘Forgotten Season’ have been loved across generations. His lyrics, known for their emotional depth and ability to resonate with the public, have left an indelible mark as immortal classics.
This concert is organized by the Park Gun-ho Memorial Project, located in Wonju, with support from the city of Wonju. Residents of Wonju can attend the concert for free, with priority given to low-income and marginalized groups to foster communication and sharing within the community. All participating artists have agreed to perform without a fee, highlighting the significance of the event.
Beyond a mere performance, this concert serves as an opportunity to commemorate the deceased, celebrate his musical legacy, and continue warm communication with the local community. We hope our readers will continue to show interest and support for such touching performances in the future.
