Byun Jin-seop: "'Hopeful Wish' almost went to Moon Se-oh... I didn't want to give it away" [Day & Night]

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Singer Byun Jin-seop spoke about the behind-the-scenes story of his hit song "Hopeful Wish."

In an episode of MBN's variety program "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night" aired on the 4th, Byun Jin-seop and Hwang Young-jo appeared as guests.

On that day, Byun Jin-seop explained regarding his first album becoming South Korea's first million-seller: "I never expected it at all. At that time, I hadn't even thought about being a singer. I wasn't a music aspirant; I simply loved music so much that I couldn't quit. As I was considering giving up music, the regret grew stronger, and I wanted to have at least one album. My plan was to create an album and then return to my original life. That album became my first release. From then on, I was able to pursue music without restraint."

When asked about simultaneously winning the Rookie Award and Grand Prize at the Golden Disc Awards, Byun Jin-seop responded, "That's an old story," appearing embarrassed.

Regarding the success of his second album, he said, "Since my first album did so well, I got used to it. I felt that the second album was crucial. If the second album had failed, it could have been just a flash in the pan. I poured immense effort into its release. Although I had some expectations, it turned out even better than anticipated."

Speaking about his hit song "Hopeful Wish," Byun Jin-seop said, "Actually, I didn't think it would become a hit at all; I included it like a bonus track. Ms. Noh Young-shim visited me. She was a student then and played the piano while singing something that sounded like a children's song. However, there was a twist at the end, and I thought, 'This could be a song!' Since it would be fun to perform with audiences during concerts, I told her I'd include it in my next album since recording for this one was already complete. Then she said, 'If you're not doing it today, I'll give it to Moon Se-oh oppa,' which surprised everyone."

Byun Jin-seop added, "I didn't want to give it away. I simply went to the recording studio and recorded it as a bonus track, but it ended up becoming a massive hit. It even made it onto the social news section."

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