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‘I Am a Firefly’ Hwang Garam will sing the friendship song ‘Friend’ again, following Ahn Jae-wook, after 23 years.

On the 9th, Hwang Garam's remake track ‘Friend’ was officially released through various online music platforms.

‘Friend’ is a song that highlights the distinct husky tone of Hwang Garam and his sincere emotional expression. Starting plainly and gradually deepening, the controlled vocals delicately capture gratitude, regret, and longing toward a long-time friend, leaving a deep afterglow.

While preserving the warm message and sentiment of the original, Hwang Garam adds his own color and completes another moving rendition. By earnestly conveying the enduring value of friendship, it is expected to draw empathy from listeners today.

‘Friend’ is based on Taiwanese singer Ju Hwa-geon's representative song ‘Bung-u’, and in 2003 Ahn Jae-wook released a Korean-language version with lyrics by Sim Hyeon-bo that won great love. Since its release, for more than 20 years it has been sung steadily in karaoke, on broadcasts, and at performances, establishing itself as a beloved national favorite across generations.

Hwang Garam sparked a reverse-charting phenomenon with ‘I Am a Firefly’, receiving long-lasting love on major music charts and karaoke charts. Recently, he has been meeting audiences through nationwide concerts and various festival stages, continuing active musical activities.

Loved by the public for a voice of comfort and empathy, Hwang Garam once again delivers his own sincerity through this ‘Friend’. Adding a new color to the lineage of the classic that has passed through Ju Hwa-geon and Ahn Jae-wook, he is set to offer a deep resonance to listeners.

The remake track ‘Friend’ by Hwang Garam is available on various online music platforms.