K-Pop veteran Lim Chang Jung is set to open up about one of the most unexpected and challenging periods of his illustrious career on TV Chosun’s ‘Golden Friday’, airing July 17 at 10 PM KST.
A Master’s Warning and Performance
The 30th episode of the popular trot competition show will kick off with Lim Chang Jung himself gracing the stage to perform his poignant hit, ‘A Glass of Soju’. Known as a true “genre unto himself,” the multifaceted artist took a moment to impart some wisdom to the contestants. He warned them about the unique demands of his extensive catalog, cautioning that tackling his songs underprepared could “jeopardize a singer’s career, either by straining their voice or by creating negative buzz due to a less-than-perfect delivery.”
A Bold Choice: Son Bin Ah Takes On ‘Again’
Despite the stern warning, talented singer Son Bin Ah bravely chose to perform his Daesang-winning track, ‘Again’. “If it’s going to be difficult anyway, I’ll go for a song that won a Daesang,” she declared, showcasing a refreshing take on the classic by pulling back on typical trot inflections and leaning into a straight ballad interpretation.
The Shocking Truth Behind a Daesang Win
However, the main highlight of the episode promises to be Lim Chang Jung’s candid confession about the very Daesang win Son Bin Ah referenced. Externally, this period seemed to mark the pinnacle of his success, with ‘Again’ and ‘Marry Me’ topping charts back to back. Yet, the singer himself recounts a vastly different and emotionally jarring experience. “I received all the insults I’d ever get in my life then,” he revealed, before delivering the truly room-stopping confession: “When I was singing, all the audience members left.”
Fans eager to hear the full, incredible account of what truly happened during that seemingly triumphant night should tune into ‘Golden Friday’ on July 17.
