Singer-songwriter BUMJIN dominated various music charts with his new song while signing a long-term contract renewal with his agency.
On October 20, BUMJIN released “사랑하기 전에는”, which ranked number 1 on the real-time chart of Kakao Music as of October 21, 36th on Melon HOT100 (30 days), 62nd on Melon HOT100 (100 days), and 7th on the Bell365 TOP100 chart, confirming his status as an “unmissable balladeer of the MZ generation.”
“사랑하기 전에는” is a cover of a song by Yoo Haejun. It retains the lyrical emotional line of the original while incorporating a modern sound and BUMJIN’s unique sensibility. Yoo Haejun, who personally directed BUMJIN’s recording, praised the performance, stating: “Thank you for creating a song that surpasses the original.“
The news of his chart ranking is particularly significant, as on October 20, BUMJIN signed a long-term contract renewal with JMG (XX ENTERTAINMENT). On this occasion, he stated:
“I have great confidence in the agency’s musical direction. The future promises to be even more exciting,” raising anticipation for his future musical explorations with his agency.
After experiencing a true wave of good news, BUMJIN plans even more dynamic activities. He debuted in 2019 with “후회”, gaining recognition through Channel A “청춘스타” and MBN “오빠시대”. More recently, his 2021 song “인사” experienced a remarkable return on the charts, reinforcing his success and earning him nicknames like “the unmissable voice of the MZ generation.”
Looking ahead, BUMJIN plans to share more music and performances with his fans. His agency stated: “This renewal is not just an extension of the contract; it is a new beginning to expand BUMJIN’s musical universe. We will provide full support and limitless investment.” Attention remains focused on BUMJIN’s future trajectory.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: XX Entertainment
