"I came with a dream, I came/ Sadness and pain, all of you step aside/ Nothing is impossible if you try/ A bright sunny day will return."

1946 June 2 born popular singer Song Dae-kwan's passing on the 7th has shocked many. His departure, along with the hit songs he left behind, is truly a loss for his fans. In particular, songs like "Bright Sunny Day" were representative of that era, providing hope to people at the time.

Released in 1975, "Bright Sunny Day" solidified his place in the public eye, and through this song, he achieved the title of best singer, gaining immense popularity. It is said that President Park Chung-hee enjoyed this song when he heard it on the radio, showing how well his music resonated with the atmosphere of that time.


Song Dae-kwan is a legendary singer of Korean trot, leaving behind many hit songs. Some of his popular songs include:

"Bright Sunny Day"
(A bright sunny day will return~) This is Song Dae-kwan's biggest hit, loved by trot fans for a long time. Its lively rhythm and catchy melody gained much popularity.


"Four Beats"
(Thump thump thump thump four beats~) One of Song Dae-kwan's representative songs, written by Kim Dong-chan and composed by Park Hyun-jin, released in April 1998. It gained great popularity among trot fans, known for its addictive melody called "ppongjjak."


"Popular Song"

Popular song, popular song, a cheerful song, I want to sing it once.
Thump thump thump thump, thump thump thump
The lyrics of the popular song tell the story of the world we live in.
Even if today is hard, tomorrow will come, so I am happy.
Popular song, popular song, a cheerful song, I want to sing it once.
Popular song, popular song, a sad song, I sing with a heavy heart.
The lyrics of the popular song are about love and separation, tears.
That song from that time resonates with your heart.

Popular song, popular song, a cheerful song, I want to sing it once.
Thump thump thump thump, thump thump thump
The lyrics of the popular song tell the story of the world we live in.
Even if today is hard, tomorrow will come, so I am happy.
Thump thump thump thump, a cheerful song, let's sing it together!
Thump thump thump thump, a sad song, let's sing it with a heavy heart!
The lyrics of the popular song are about love and separation, tears.
Even if the melody and rhythm are different, it's a song sung with overflowing emotions.
The lyrics of the popular song are about love and separation, tears.
Even if the melody and rhythm are different, it's a song sung with overflowing emotions.

A song that became a popular song just like its title

This song, released by Song Dae-kwan in 2003, was written by his wife Lee Jeong-sim and completed with the help of composer Choi Jeong-hwan, with whom he had a close relationship. The song received some criticism from experts for its simple lyrics and repetitive part "thump thump thump thump," but it gained great popularity due to its catchy melody and message. His junior Park Jin-young choreographed the dance, and the unique steps and hand movements became characteristic of this song.

The success of this song, despite being in the trot genre, was frequently broadcast on music programs mainly featuring teenagers and those in their twenties, and it was selected as the 10th best song in KBS's "Best Top Ten Popular Songs of 2003," gaining significant attention. As a result, Song Dae-kwan entered his third peak period, and he even released a golden album with the profits earned from the success of "Popular Song."

"One Train Ticket"
(Holding one train ticket, I must leave~) A song that captures the traditional trot feel well, gaining public popularity. It is known as a song that fits well with his voice.

"Because of Love"
(Why cry for someone who left after giving love~) An emotional trot ballad that gives great impression to listeners. In particular, his voice filled with emotion stands out in this song.


His life was filled with various turning points. He left behind many hit songs and reached his peak, but later faced personal difficulties and legal issues. However, the reason he was able to be loved by fans for a long time and remain active even after his comeback was likely due to his perseverance and sincerity.

In particular, his friendship with Tae Jin-ah was one of the elements loved by many fans. Although they appeared to be competitors on the surface, the fact that they were true friends was quite impressive. Their relationship was so special that many people referred to them as 'true friends.' Their friendship often appeared on broadcasts, showing a playful rivalry while always having friendship in the background. Instances like Song Dae-kwan borrowing Tae Jin-ah's high-end suit or them lending each other their cars truly showcased their close relationship.

The sudden news of Song Dae-kwan's passing is sad, but the music and memories he left behind will remain in the hearts of many.