Kim Kwang-jin breaks nine-year silence with new song, returns to stage in December with 'Fly Away'

10/1/2026 9:41:16 AM

First new release since 2017's 'Jihye'; solo concert set for Dec. 5 at Seoul's KBS Arena

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A new takeoff in a musical journey: 'Fly Away'

Kim Kwang-jin, an incomparable singer-songwriter in South Korean popular music, is returning to the public after a long hiatus. Yeeum Culture & Contents officially announced on the first that Kim Kwang-jin will release a new song next month and hold a solo concert, 'Fly Away,' on Dec. 5 at Seoul's 'KBS Arena'.

The new release marks his first official work in nine years, following the 2017 single 'Jihye'. It is expected to be a landmark return for listeners who have spent years awaiting his deeply resonant music.

The title of the solo concert, 'Fly Away,' carries a philosophical message: Kim Kwang-jin embraces the musical path he has quietly followed and sets out to soar toward a new artistic horizon. The stage is expected to bring together nostalgia for the past and anticipation for the future in a powerful symbol.

The long-awaited new song will receive its first live performance at the December concert. His signature hits, beloved across generations, will also be reborn through varied arrangements and commanding live performances, leaving audiences with a lasting impression and deep emotion.

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