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[EPN Enpinow reporter Go Nari] With his remake EP Promise of Spring, Son Tae-jin is drawing widespread attention as it climbs Korea’s major music charts.
Shortly after its release on the 15th, the EP pulled off a rare sweep of Bugs’ adult contemporary chart: the title track “The Lodger” and the EP’s other songs occupied positions one through five.
On Melon’s adult contemporary HOT100, tracks such as “My First Confession” and “Can’t Forget” also entered the chart, signaling broad appeal across generations. Listeners have praised how Son Tae-jin’s deep, velvety voice reinvents these familiar classics.
The music video for the title track reached No. 19 on YouTube’s daily popular music videos on the 17th, then climbed to No. 12 on the trending music chart on the 20th, generating significant buzz.
Fans have lauded his storytelling and rich vocal tone, saying the songs helped them connect with the music their parents listened to — an emotional response that has spanned age groups.
On the 20th, Son Tae-jin performed “Lost Umbrella” in a band-backed session on the web series it’s Live, earning praise for his technical control and emotional delivery. Reviewers noted that the lush instrumentation highlighted the intensity of his performance.
Critics say the EP reimagines a varied collection of classics through Son Tae-jin’s distinctive voice, which moves between operatic flourishes and trot stylings, giving the songs renewed emotional depth. Industry insiders are calling it a new springtime classic.
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