MBC Radio commemorates Liberation Day with our songs.
MBC Radio is broadcasting a special program, "Our Song Liberation Diary," today at 1:05 p.m. to mark the 80th anniversary of liberation.
"Our Song Liberation Diary" examines the history of our popular music that remained unliberated even after liberation in 1945 through the keyword "liberation." From the "Phonograph Record Selection Rules" established by the Japanese colonial government in 1933 to the designation of prohibited songs and the era of prior censorship triggered by Emergency Measure No. 9 in 1975, it intends to convey the traces of popular music that have been with us despite numerous censorships and restrictions through storytelling that crosses the past and present.
Among these, attention is drawn to the relationship that K-POP, which influences the world, has had with our past popular music. Last winter, what filled the plaza was K-POP and cheering sticks. Meeting citizens who waved cheering sticks at the scene, we hear vivid stories about how K-POP participated in a moment of democratic history and reinterpret how our songs' past and present are connected.
In particular, the recent Netflix animated film "K-POP Demon Hunters" has captured global fans to the extent of reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, highlighting the situation where K-POP transcends genres. Attention is focused on the identity of Korean popular music, which serves as its root, especially songs that have transcended various regulations and censorship.
The program will also include interviews with individuals who directly testify about that time. The cast includes singer Seo Yoo-seok, who was banned from activities shortly after debut, Kim Chang-nam, a member of the first generation of "People Searching for Songs," and Jeong Tae-chun, who led the movement to abolish prior censorship for six years. Jeong Tae-chun shares the meaning contained in the six years, the source of strength to fight to the end, and the impact of his life on our songs today.
The narration is done by singer Harim, who conveys the touching history of our popular music with a warm yet powerful voice. Additionally, the insights from various experts, including critics and professors, have added depth to the broadcast.
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