Cho Yong-pil, one of the most popular and influential Korean singers of all time, made his long-awaited comeback after almost a decade. Cho’s return is bolstered by unexpected support from people in their 20s.

The 63-year-old singing legend released his new single “Bounce” on Tuesday. The single topped Korea’s biggest online music charts including Bugs Music and Naver Music just moments after it was released.

While Cho’s comeback was widely anticipated to have an impact, the overwhelming support from 20-somethings came as a surprise for most people as Cho enjoyed his heyday in the ’70s and ’80s. According to Mnet.com, more than half of those who download his single were in their 20s.

Cho’s new song contains heart-thumping, upbeat, rhythmical guitar sounds and lyrics that are trendy enough to touch young listeners’ hearts.

The veteran singer took a 180-degree turn through his latest appearance by absorbing modern rock and British pop to appeal to young generations not familiar with his popularity.

He will put out the full version of his 19th album, “Hello,” and hold his first-ever showcase at Seoul Olympic Stadium on April 23. Many young singers will perform at the scene to celebrate his return.

Lee Ah-ran, Intern reporter 
(tomato08@heraldcorp.com)


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’왕의 귀환’ 조용필 컴백에 젊은이도 ’열광’

조용필이 10년 만에 19집으로 우리 곁에 돌아왔다.

16일 온라인에 공개된 조용필의 신곡 ‘바운스(Bounce)’는 17일 새벽 주요 음원 차트에서 싸이의 ‘Gentleman’을 제치고 1위를 차지하며 성공적인 ‘귀환’을 했다.

바운스는 60대가 부른 곡이라고 믿기지 않을 경쾌한 사운드와 세련된 가사로 젊은 층의 마음을 사로잡았다.

조용필은 이번 앨범에서 과거의 차분한 스타일에서 벗어나 세대를 초월해 인기를 끌 트렌디한 곡들을 많이 선보일 예정이다.

한편, 조용필은 오는 23일 올림픽 공원에서 데뷔 후 최초로 쇼케이스를 연다. 이날 그의 성공적인 컴백을 축하하기 위해 많은 젋은 후배 가수들도 참가할 것으로 보인다. (코리아 헤럴드)