TV personality SAYURI chose “Mom arirang” by SONG GA IN and delivered a vivid emotion, while SONG GA IN expressed her thanks and created a warm atmosphere.
SAYURI appeared in the 2026 Lunar New Year global stars special episode of “Immortal Songs”, broadcast in the afternoon of February 14 on KBS2, where she presented the stage of “Mom arirang”.
That day, appearing on “Immortal Songs”, SAYURI surprised everyone by explaining her choice of “Mom arirang”: “It’s a song that Zen always listens to as a lullaby.” Although she went on stage with a somewhat tense expression, when the lively introduction unique to “Mom arirang” began, she followed the rhythm from left to right enthusiastically and delivered a sincere performance.
In particular, the surprise of seeing Zen appear via video and sing “Mom arirang” moved the audience and brought them to tears. Viewers praised, saying: “I was laughing joyfully thanks to SAYURI, then Zen’s appearance overwhelmed me,” “A perfect performance that offered both joy and emotion.” The original performer SONG GA IN also tagged SAYURI via Instagram and conveyed her deep thanks, writing: “Thank you for singing it with joy.”
“Mom arirang” is one of the main tracks of SONG GA IN’s first studio album “佳人”, released in 2019, a track that maximizes SONG GA IN’s identity by modernly merging traditional Korean music and trot, and continues to receive great love from the public.
Moreover, as SONG GA IN joined the first lineup of the OST for the new KBS 2TV weekend drama “Recipe for love” (directed by Han Junseo / written by Park Jisuk / produced by HB Entertainment), the original soundtrack was revealed for the first time in the drama on the 14th and is attracting attention.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: KBS2 Capture, SNS SONG GA IN
