Kim Jong-kook Announces Surprise New Song on the 14th, With Support From Younger Protégé Roy Kim

‘National singer’ steps back in with Roy Kim, teaming up ahead of his 30th debut anniversary

Singer ‘Kim Jong-kook’ will unveil a new song at 6 p.m. on the 14th. In particular, the new track is confirmed to have lyrics and composition handled by junior singer-songwriter ‘Roy Kim’, who has thrown full support, and attention in the music industry is focused on the musical synergy the two artists will create.

According to his agency ‘Galaxy Corporation’, Kim Jong-kook shared video from a rehearsal for the concert on his Instagram the day before the release, letting fans know about the comeback in a surprise move. Detailed information, such as the song title, remains tightly under wraps, further fueling fans’ curiosity.

The agency said, “Please look forward to the new story and emotions that Kim Jong-kook, who has received love from the public for a long time with his distinctive tone and sensibility, will share.”

A return from the era of a triple winner at the music awards—keeps the momentum going with an encore concert

Kim Jong-kook debuted in 1995 as part of the group ‘Turbo’, producing a slew of mega hits such as ‘Black Cat Nero’ and ‘Reminiscence’. After switching to a solo career in 2001, he continued to rack up back-to-back hits, including ‘A Man’ and ‘Lovely’, setting a rare record of sweeping the music awards at the three major terrestrial broadcasters in 2005.

Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook plans to share a sizzling connection with fans by staging encore performances of his 30th debut anniversary concert on two days—the 15th and 16th—at Seoul’s Blue Square ‘WON Banking Hall’, right after the release of his new song.