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Singer Kim Ki-tae returns with a new song that captures his arduous life during his unknown years and offers comfort.
Kim Ki-tae appeared as a guest on MBC Standard FM's 'Women's Era: Yang Hee-eun, Kim Il-joong,' broadcast on the 13th, sharing his unique husky voice and sincere life story, and unexpectedly announced the release of his new song on the 26th.
During the broadcast, Kim Ki-tae recalled his long period of obscurity spanning about 20 years, saying, "I didn't have opportunities to perform on stage when I was young, so I even paid my own expenses to get on stage, and endured countless part-time jobs and delivery work for my dreams." Despite his uniquely compelling voice, he won over listeners with his shy and pure contrasting charm.
Kim Ki-tae then drew attention by first mentioning his new song 'Wooden Bag.' The song originated from a special connection with Lee Yeon-bok, one of South Korea's most representative chefs, and its lyrics reflect the autobiographical journey of Chef Lee, who persevered through difficult times to reach his current position.
Kim Ki-tae expressed his deep affection for the song, stating, "Chef Lee Yeon-bok's story of hardship and adversity resonated deeply with my own life during my long period of obscurity, so I really wanted to sing this song." He added, "This song will comfort the precious hearts of all people who work silently toward their dreams from the bottom up."
'Wooden Bag' will be exclusively released at 6 p.m. on the 26th via major online music platforms.
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