FT Island to Remake "Like That First Day" in "Four Seasons Project"

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Kim Hyung-seok, a leading hit song producer in Korea, unveiled a new track from the "Four Seasons Project" with FT Island.

The new song "Like That First Day," featuring FT Island, is a remake of the original track released as part of the soundtrack for the 2003 drama "All In," reimagined with a modern sensibility. Guitars and drums fill the space once occupied by the original's understated piano, while vocalist Lee Hong-gi’s impassioned vocals heighten the emotional intensity. Additionally, FT Island’s solid ensemble, built over many years, filled the original’s open spaces with a different density.

Widely regarded as one of Kim Hyeong-seok-ui (CEO)’s signature works, the song maintained top rankings on ringtone and callering charts for an extended period upon its release. It later gained significant popularity across Asia after Japanese and Chinese-speaking artists covered it in their native languages. This new version, reborn through collaboration with FT Island, has received favorable reviews for evoking memories of a classic hit while simultaneously offering a fresh experience to the public.

Kim Hyung-seok’s "Four Seasons Project," by one of Korea’s leading hit song makers, is an initiative that releases well-crafted tracks suited to each season on a quarterly basis, remaking Kim’s classic songs with a modern sensibility. Following Baek Ji-young’s "Between Heaven and Hell," the project has enhanced the quality of its music through collaborations with skilled artists such as Ailee’s "Love Only the Sky Permitted," A.C.E’s "Late Regret," Lee Chang-seop’s "In That Place, In That Time," Kim Na-yeong’s "Last Promise," and Ha Seul’s "AGAIN."

Producer Kim Hyung-seok commented, "When the feelings I had while writing this song were translated into a band sound, it sounded like an entirely different track. Not only was FT Island’s high-level performance impressive, but vocalist Lee Hong-gi’s voice firmly filled the space left open by the original." He also announced that a making-of film capturing the recording session would be released alongside the song, heightening fan anticipation.

Meanwhile, Kim Hyung-seok’s "Four Seasons Project" track "Like That First Day" was released on domestic and international music streaming platforms on the 30th.

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