AKMU’s Lee Su-hyun to sing 1980 Matsuda Seiko classic “Aoi Sanshō” — set for release on the 18th

Sister-brother duo AKMU’s “Lee Su-hyun” reinterprets the legendary hit “Blue Coral Reef (青い珊瑚礁)” that once shook up Japan’s music scene in her own signature style. Producer SH Gold Networks said in an official announcement on the 12th that the remake track featuring Lee Su-hyun vocals will be released outright on the 18th at 6:00 p.m.

A refreshing feel that cuts across the ages, a new take that carries the energy of Tokyo Dome

Released by “Matsuda Seiko” in 1980, “Blue Coral Reef” is a song that captured its own breezy melodies and the thrill of youthful first love, securing its place as an icon of its era. In particular, last June, “NewJeans Hanni” perfectly recreated the song on the Tokyo Dome fan meeting stage, sparking a massive craze in both South Korea and Japan. Lee Su-hyun’s upcoming remake is expected to carry forward that burning momentum while reshaping the original’s nostalgia with a modern sensibility.

The peak of Kangnam’s “J-Pop Remake Project,” a harmony of a distinctive vocal tone

The production team emphasized that “Lee Su-hyun”’s signature clear yet warm vocal tone will combine with the original’s lively atmosphere to create a perfect synergy. The assessment is that, beyond a simple cover, a completely new dimension of “Blue Coral Reef” has been born—adding emotional depth to the refreshing feel of summer.

This single is the third result of “Kangnam”’s “J-Pop Remake Project”, for which he served as the overall planner as a singer and broadcaster. Previously, Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation’s “Manshanga” and Han Lolo’s “Cruel Angel’s Thesis (잔혹한 천사의 테제)” drew enthusiastic praise from both the general public and critics in succession. With that momentum, attention is focused on the overwhelming vocal ability and track-digesting skills that “Lee Su-hyun” will show.