"Mixed Emotions" Long Ha, Hanro-ro, Silica Gel Return for 'Homecoming Day' After Three Years [Space Empathy]

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EBS 'Space Empathy' has finally returned to audiences after a three-year hiatus.

The episode of EBS 'Space Empathy' airing on the 6th, marking its 1,700th broadcast, will reveal the live performance of 'Homecoming Day,' which resumed after three years. In this broadcast, Long Ha, Silica Gel, and Hanro-ro will appear, sharing their special connection with 'Empathy' on stage, drawing high expectations.

The 'Homecoming Day' performance, held on April 3 at the Seoul U+ Stage in LG Arts Center, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, drew approximately 100,000 applicants, proving its intense popularity. This performance, shared with 450 audience members selected through fierce competition, added special meaning through its unique narrative. All performers—Long Ha, Silica Gel, and Hanro-ro—are alumni of 'Hello Rookie,' the rookie discovery project of 'Space Empathy,' and the atmosphere at the venue was hotter than ever for their triumphant return.

In this broadcast, Hanro-ro will recall his 'Hello Rookie' days in 2022, offering a sincere confession that "'Hello Rookie' gave us hope during a time when we had nothing," and will perform his song 'Ipchun,' which marked his own blossoming. He will also present the stage 'Running Through Time,' which captures longing and the meaning of time, and unveil his new song 'Game Over?' released just before the performance, showcasing his further musical growth.

Silica Gel, who won the 2016 'Hello Rookie' Grand Prize, will present a stage reflecting on their starting point. Having opened the performance with their final-round song '9,' they reportedly thrilled the audience with experimental sounds and powerful performances through a setlist that continued with 'BIG VOID' and 'T+Tik Tak Tok.' In particular, Silica Gel is said to have expressed that "'Hello Rookie' was the most important moment in their career," sharing their unique thoughts on the program's resumption.

Finally, Long Ha, who made his TV debut through 'Hello Rookie' in 2008, will share his sentiment that "emotions are mixed" and perform hit songs such as 'That's Your Opinion' and 'The Moon is Full, Let's Go.' The stage, which will extend to the encore song 'Living Without Trouble' amidst the audience's enthusiastic cheers and mass singing, is expected to deliver the essence of high-density live performance that only 'Space Empathy' can offer.

Launched in 2004, 'Space Empathy' is a unique program that has broadened the base of Korean popular music by encompassing various genres including jazz, rock, folk, hip-hop, and traditional Korean music. In particular, through 'Hello Rookie,' which has been held since 2007, the program has nurtured a total of 173 rookie musicians, including Gukasten, Long Ha and the Faces, Silica Gel, and Hanro-ro, establishing itself as a crucial platform for the domestic music ecosystem.

With 'Space Empathy' reopening after three years, this 'Homecoming Day' will present a symbolic stage connecting the past and present. This performance, where those who were 'Rookies' have returned as 'Icons,' is expected to further heighten anticipation for new music and artists to come.

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