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 lyrics and melody of these songs, the painful and difficult memories of their youth are recalled in their mind.

Please enjoy the lyrics while thinking about the historical background of this song. Singer Jeon Yujin sang this song - Watermill Turning - with her voice amazingly.





Location: 대한민국

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