㈜Forest Media, ㈜Hangang Fore ENM, ENA
‘Change Street’ attempts another variation in episode 7.
On the 6th, episode 7 of the mega project commemorating the 60th anniversary of the normalization of KoreaJapan diplomatic relations, ‘Change Street(Change Street, director: Oh Joon-sung)’, will be broadcast on ENA.
‘Change Street’ is a new-concept cultural exchange program in which artists representing Korea and Japan delve into each other’s neighborhoods, language, and sensibilities to connect through music.
In episode 7, Korea team members Lee Dong-hwi, Lee Sang-yi, and Jung Ji-so newly team up with Wheein of Mamamoo against the backdrop of Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Japan. Taking the stage as the first busking act, Wheein reinterprets Loveholic’s ‘Loveholic’, which was also featured in the drama ‘Carry Sun-jae and Run’ and received much love, in her own colors. Watching this, Lee Dong-hwi cheered “Wheein-holic,” while MC Shin Dong-yup said, “A singer is a singer, and Wheein is Wheein,” and U-Know Yunho of TVXQ also poured out praise, saying, “It is as if honey has been spread on her throat,” according to reports.
Jung Ji-so selects Shin Hyo-beom’s ‘I Knew I Would Love You’ in the remake version from the drama ‘Hospital Playlist’, captivating the eye with wide-ranging expressiveness that moves from delicate emotional lines to soaring high notes. Kangnam, who was watching the stage in the studio, sprang to his feet and applauded, and KENJI03 delivered an impressive reaction, saying, “The high tone gives me goosebumps. It reaches deep into the heart.”
The Japan team presents a new form of busking called ‘Request Song.’ Requesting songs they want to hear from the next artist, the stages that follow create unforeseen emotion. Kawasaki Takaya, at the request of his senior singer Koda Kumi, passionately sings Mr. Children’s ‘Tomorrow never knows’, the OST from the hit drama ‘All About Young People’ featuring Kimura Takuya, and U-Know Yunho, after seeing this, offers praise, calling him “an artist who absorbs every genre.” In addition, a succession of premium stages that convey a range of emotional temperatures will unfold.
Crystal Kay also warms the scene as she receives heartfelt support from her mother watching from the audience. With the story revealed of a mother who let go of her dream of becoming a singer and passed that dream to her daughter, it is expected to leave a deep afterglow.
Additionally, an update on the son who inherited the musical DNA of KENJI03 and Koda Kumi will be revealed as a surprise. KENJI03 reportedly drew attention by saying, “My son handles vocals and guitar in a band.”
The global music variety program ‘Change Street’ is co-produced by ㈜Forest Media, ㈜Hangang Fore ENM, and ENA, and airs every Friday at 11 p.m. on ENA starting on the 6th.
The ‘Change Street’ tracks, which let you enjoy classics in new ways with fresh arrangements, a full band, and the voices of Korean and Japanese artists, are released at noon every Saturday on major music sites, and the full versions of the busking videos can be viewed on the official ‘Change Street’ YouTube channel.
