One work 1 - One work (작품하나 1 - 작품하나) - Episode 6/35
One work 1 Album front
This album represents the solo work of a female duo from Busan University of Foreign Studies, which achieved notable recognition by winning the grand prize at the 11th MBC University Song Festival in 1987 with their performance of "I’m Still You." The song, characterized by its jazz influences, was innovative for its time and significantly contributed to the emergence of a rhythm and blues trend within the South Korean popular music landscape during the late 1980s. The album, subtitled "Will You Forget Me, That's Love," was released on October 27, 1988, under Asia Records, classified as a regular album with the catalog number ALS-1642.
The hit song produced by the University Festival, <I Still Have You>
The female duet from Busan University of Foreign Studies achieved the grand prize for their performance of "I’m Still You" at the 11th MBC University Song Festival in 1987. This jazz-influenced piece, which resonated with a refreshing vibe at the time, remains one of the festival's most celebrated hits.
Gong Min-soo (공민수), a senior majoring in French, and Kim Jeong-ah (김정아), who specialized in Malaysian Indonesian studies, concluded their university experience on a high note with this accolade. Following their victory, the duo, recognized for their unique musicality and exceptional vocal talent, began earnest preparations for their solo album.
One work 1 album back
Unique and individual musicality of each work
This album marks the inaugural solo release by a female duo, launched by Asia Records in 1988. It features a total of ten original tracks composed by Kim Hee-won (김희원), Lee Se-geon (이세건), Kim Jin-ryong (김진룡), and Choi Seong-ho (최성호), predominantly characterized by jazz-influenced rhythms and performances enhanced by electronic piano.
The duo's distinctive harmonies are particularly notable, blending a powerful yet melancholic tone that resonates with the emotional depth of the music. The title track, "Will You Be Forgotten by Me," which follows the earlier release "I Still Have You," achieved significant success, climbing the ranks of various music charts post-release. Additionally, tracks such as "Come Back," "That's Love," "The Reason My Heart Is Empty," and "I Became Lonely" showcase the unique musicality inherent to each composition.
Front page of the album lyrics of the work 1
Most played song of February 1988
Kim Hwi-won's composition, <I Still Love You>, is recognized as a pivotal influence in the popularization of rhythm and blues music in Korea, alongside notable works such as <Sunset> by Jeon Yeong-rok (전영록), <Regret> by Sinchon Blues (신촌블루스의), <I Always Have You> by Lee Sun-hee (이선희), <Cheongnyangni Blues> by Myeong Hye-won (명혜원), and <In the Fields> by Won Mi-yeon (원미연).
In February 1988, the music broadcast ranking research institute identified "I'm Still You" by Jwakwonhana (주에서 작품하나) as the most frequently aired song, with Cho Yong-pil (조용필) being the most played artist. Jwakwonhana's hit "I'm Still You" achieved an impressive 103 broadcasts that month, securing the top position. By the first week of April 1988, it maintained its popularity, ranking second on the National DJ Association's chart.
One of the works, in the middle of the album lyrics
<I Still Love You> is still playing
One Work achieved remarkable success by selling over 100,000 albums within just over a year of their debut. Despite limited television appearances, their song "I Still Have You" was featured in several compilation CDs of popular hits from the 70s and 80s. After a prolonged hiatus, One Work made a notable return in 2003, resuming their broadcasting and performance activities.
In 2015, Obi-Rak reached the final round of MBC's "Mystery Music Show, King of Mask Singer," delivering a passionate rendition of "I'm Still You" that showcased an impressive groove. Additionally, the 2015 musical "Miss Korea," which portrays the cultural landscape of Daegu in the 1980s, included a scene where Hana, originally from Busan, won the grand prize at a university music festival with her performance of "I'm Still You."
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Included Songs:
The album features a collection of songs divided into two sides. Side A includes tracks such as "Will You Be Forgotten by Me?" performed by One Work, with lyrics and composition by Kim Hwi-won and arrangement by Lee Ho-jun (이호준). Other notable songs on this side are "You Don't Know," with lyrics by Kim In-ho (김인호), composition by Lee Se-geon (이세건), and arrangement by Lee Ho-jun (이호준); "Come Back," featuring lyrics and composition by Kim Jin-ryong, arranged by Kim Dong-seong (김동성); "Whistle Song," with lyrics by Kim In-ho, composition by Lee Se-geon, and arrangement by Lee Ho-jun; and "I Still Have You," which has lyrics and composition by Kim Hwi-won and arrangement by Lee Ki-beom.
Side B continues the thematic exploration with tracks such as "That's Love," sung by One Work, featuring lyrics and composition by Kim Hwi-won and arrangement by Lee Ho-jun. Additionally, "The Reason My Heart Feels Empty" showcases lyrics and composition by Kim Jin-ryong, arranged by Kim Dong-seong. Other songs include "Brown Memories," with lyrics by Kim In-ho, composition by Lee Se-geon, and arrangement by Lee Ho-jun; "Did You Forget," featuring lyrics and composition by Choi Sung-ho, arranged by Kim Dong-seong; and "I Became Lonely," which includes lyrics by Shim Jae-young, composition by Kim Hwi-won, and arrangement by Lee Ho-jun.
Participant Credits:
Participant Contributions include recording by Lee Jeong-bae (이정배), editing by Gu Ro-hwan (구로환), photography by Choi Woong-sik (최웅식), and design by Jeong Jong-in (정종인).
Not gonna lie it took a good 20 minutes to find the whole album.
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