Sibling Musicians Shine on KBS Joy's 'Hit Song' Episode

Lee Mi-joo revealed that she was often hit by her older sister.

The 306th episode of KBS Joy's 'Hit Song', aired on the 27th, featured the theme 'We Are Family: Sibling Musicians' and showcased hit songs that demonstrated the power of sibling musicians.

Ranked at number 10 was 'What Is Dance', a dance track sampling the children's song 'Freeze', by twin brothers Ryang Hyun Ryang Ha. Born just five minutes apart, these identical twins have been sweeping various competitions since the fourth grade. It was revealed that they often fought with each other.

At number 9 was 'Satisfaction' by Tutti, a dance track with techno melodies. These identical twin singers were known for having the same height and weight. They even made headlines with their double wedding during a leap year.

Koreana's 'The Victory', known for its powerful melody and hopeful lyrics, took the 8th spot, with all members being family. At number 7 was Freestyle's 'Y', a song that evokes memories of the mini-homepage era. This group, consisting of brothers, maintained peace by adhering to a strict division of labor.

Ranked 6th was Choi Ho-seop's 'When Time Passes', praised for its restrained and plain singing style. The song was performed by the second brother, Choi Ho-seop, with lyrics by the eldest, Choi Myung-seop, and composition by the youngest, Choi Kwi-seop, showcasing the chemistry of the three brothers. Kim Hee-chul commented, “It's amazing that the three brothers write, compose, and sing, even though they are not a group.”

Crying Nut's 'The Night is Deep', with its 90s romantic melody, was ranked 5th. Members Lee Sang-myun and Lee Sang-hyuk were identical twins born five minutes apart. At number 4 was Hans Band's 'I Love You, Teacher', performed by three sisters. Lee Mi-joo, relating to the frequent fights among the sisters, humorously shared her own experiences, saying, “I wasn't just fighting; I was getting hit.”

Y2K's 'Deep Sorrow', a poignant song about a lover who has passed away, took the 3rd spot. Members Yuichi and Koji, of Japanese descent, were loved for their handsome looks. At number 2 was 015B's 'Very Old Lovers', which candidly depicted the dating culture of the younger generation. Members Jang Ho-il (real name Jung Ki-won) and Jung Seok-won were rumored to be half-brothers.

The top spot went to Sanulrim's 'What, Already?', a blend of psychedelic rock and punk. Sanulrim was a group of three brothers: Kim Chang-wan on vocals and guitar, Kim Chang-hoon on bass, and Kim Chang-ik on drums. They were preparing their 14th album, but it became their last due to the passing of the youngest, Kim Chang-ik. It was announced that a remake album featuring 50 reinterpreted songs will be released next year to commemorate Sanulrim's 50th anniversary.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr