SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun and Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in: The Story Behind Their Iconic Collaboration
The tale of SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun, who was in a public relationship with actress Hwang Jung-eum for nine years, being caught up in dating rumors with Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in is being revisited.
On the evening of the 3rd at 8:30 PM, KBS Joy's '20th Century Hit Song' episode 307 will air, featuring a special April Fool's Day theme titled '21st Century Special Collaboration Hit Songs'.
During the broadcast, the song 'Must Have Love' by SG Wannabe and Brown Eyed Girls will be showcased. This track, with its lyrics capturing the tender emotions just before a relationship begins, combined with a sweet harmony, has become a beloved seasonal song every winter.
SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun and Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in: The Story Behind Their Iconic Collaboration
As the song plays, Kim Hee-chul comments, “As we move into the 21st century, things I don't know are coming out,” showing an unfamiliar reaction despite his nickname 'HeeKi-pedia'. In response, Lee Mi-joo says, “It's a must-listen song during Christmas,” and asks, “What did you do on Christmas?” to which Kim Hee-chul humorously replies, “I played games because it's an event on Christmas.”
SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun and Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in: The Story Behind Their Iconic Collaboration
'Must Have Love' not only topped real-time search rankings upon its release but also dominated various music charts, receiving a hot response. The collaboration between SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun and Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in was an unusual pairing, breaking the traditional mixed duet formula and gaining attention as a fresh collaboration. Their sweet on-stage chemistry even sparked rumors of a real romantic relationship.
SG Wannabe's Kim Yong-jun and Brown Eyed Girls' Ga-in: The Story Behind Their Iconic Collaboration
This collaboration emerged during a time when cross-label partnerships were actively pursued as part of a 'Win-Win' strategy to revive the stagnant music market. Kim Yong-jun only learned about the duet with Ga-in on the day of recording, feeling more anxious than excited, while Ga-in was concerned about the reaction from SG Wannabe fans.
However, their collaboration was successful and has remained a beloved winter classic. It also influenced many artists, contributing to the creation of various collaborative winter songs. This can be confirmed on the KBS Joy '20th Century Hit Song' episode airing at 8:30 PM on the 3rd.
