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Watermill Turning

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"Watermill Turning“ Korean singer Na Hoon-a made a big hit with the songs of "Far Hometown (1971)", "Hometown Station (1972)", and "Watermill Turning (1973)". To appreciate these songs properly, you need to understand the Korean historical background in which these songs was released. At that time, Korea was a time when the government and korean were working hard for economic growth to escape from a underdeveloped country. Young people living in rural areas leaved their hometowns and moved up to metro Seoul.  After graduating from schools in rural areas, most of them took the train to Seoul to earn money because they were so poor. To escape poverty they had to overcome the hardships of living by selling their cheap labor at the Industrial Complex in Seoul. They always missed their hometown and their parents and siblings. This historical situation is the background of these songs.  As of 2022, those aged 65-70 are that generation. If they hear the lyri

Evening Glow - Love Heart - Good but Ugly Person

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On TV Chosun's "Tuesday Night" program, singer Jeon Yujin sang "Evening Glow".  On this day, s he also sang "Love Heart"  with elementary school student Da-hyun Kim . Jeon and Kim, b oth are promising singers. Jeon Yujin sang  the very funny "Good but Ugly Person".  Singer Jeon Yujin sings songs across the genre.  I don't know if there is a genre of music that she can't sing. Singer Jeon Yujin wearing school uniform

I am 17 years old - Jeon Yujin

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Singer Jeon Yujin sang a song called "I am 17 years old" by Park Dan-ma in 1938. This song is a lively and freshing style song with a cute dance. In particular, singer Jeon Yujin is a 17-year-old girl.