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11 November 12, 2008

“A Rising Star” for Kim Jung-eun

by javabeans

“I like hosting a music program, but I enjoy singing quite a lot, too.” So saith actress Kim Jung-eun, who is now taking a stab at singing. Her vocals will be featured on the comeback album for folk-pop duo Tour Sketch [여행스케치], who is coming out with a new (mini) album after six years since their 9th album back in 2002.

Apparently, Kim made Tour Sketch’s acquaintance back when they were guests on the radio program she hosted in 2000, and they maintained a friendship over the years.

Kim’s track “A Rising Star” [별이 뜬다네] offers a parodic twist on Tour Sketch’s debut track from 1989, “A Falling Star” [별이 진다네], setting “bright vocals” to a reggae rhythm. (Listen to the original song below.) This album will be produced in a “diary” format, with the CD tucked in the back of the book, which contains travel pictures taken by the group members.

In addition to hosting a music talk program, Kim Jung-eun’s Chocolate, she is set to star in the upcoming General Hospital 2, which premieres next Wednesday.

Via DongA.com

SONG OF THE DAY

Tour Sketch / 여행스케치 – “별이 진다네” [ Download ]

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1 paranblue

November 12, 2008 at 4:57 PM

uh... i hope her music career(?)- can we call it a career- ... goes well...

hahahah... i like how you put this under star "extracurricular activities".... ehehehe cutte >_<

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2 cattleya

November 12, 2008 at 5:02 PM

although i am her ardent fan, one thing i wish KJE would not do is to sing.
her voice quality is a "bleh" am i even thrilled about this news, not really.
she can carry a tune alright, but it is not worth to record it in an album.
anyway, i will still purchase her CD for keepsake purpose, but not to listen to it. as i prefer to listen to REAL SINGERS and not wannabes like my favorite KJE.

i have not heard of TOUR SKETCH and perhaps i would listen to their tracks over KJE's

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3 SHINEE FAN

November 12, 2008 at 5:17 PM

OMFG Antique IS OUT TOMORROW

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4 diane

November 12, 2008 at 6:40 PM

i have heard her sing in the pilot episode of Chocolate. She can carry a tune but not impressive to be a singer.

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5 yello

November 12, 2008 at 7:22 PM

Stick to what you do better - ACT!

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6 Sue

November 12, 2008 at 9:17 PM

don't care much for her singing voice. also don't care for her speaking voice and the way she mc's on 'chocolate.'

love her acting though!

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7 lovin it

November 13, 2008 at 7:24 AM

love her acting!
excited for general hospital 2! except i never watched the first one.. wonder if that matters..

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8 KTX

November 13, 2008 at 7:27 AM

The song posted is very beautiful and interesting! Thanks! I like the guy's voice and the acoustic guitar...i thought it would sound like American folk music but it sounded quite different.