Singer Yoon Soo-il, 72, is set to appear on 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night' to share stories about the resurgence of his song 'Apartment' after 42 years.
In the 22nd episode of MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night', airing on the 25th, Yoon Soo-il will express his thoughts on how his song 'Apartment' has gained renewed popularity thanks to Rosé's hit 'APT'. He begins by saying, "It was shocking," and adds, "Even regular apartments undergo reconstruction after 40 years. It's the perfect time for a complete rebuild," expressing gratitude towards Rosé.
Yoon Soo-il, who is about to embark on a nationwide tour for his 50th debut anniversary, raises expectations by stating, "I should meet Rosé, shouldn't I?" He plans a world tour including the U.S., Japan, and Rosé's home countries, Australia and New Zealand. His passionate plans for his 50th anniversary are drawing attention.
However, Yoon Soo-il reveals the shocking story of how he was forced into a hiatus when media appearances were halted right after the release of his hit song 'Apartment'. The reasons behind the ban on his broadcasts at the time and how he eventually turned 'Apartment' into a hit remain a mystery.
Additionally, Yoon Soo-il shares that he personally coined the title 'APT', a unique Konglish term only found in Korea, sparking interest. The backstory of the sensational title 'Apartment', which broke the trend of emotional song titles in the music industry at the time, will be revealed.
'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night' airs every Saturday at 9:40 PM.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr