Jin Jin-gyeong to release remake of Geum Jan-di's 'The Love That Keeps Me Alive'

Singer Jin Jin-gyeong will release a remake of Geum Jan-di's original song "The Love That Keeps Me Alive," reinterpreted alongside the composing duo Algoboni Honsusangtae, at noon on the 27th. The song, which has been rediscovered through various singers' voices since its initial release in 2018, is given a new layer with Jin Jin-gyeong's warm tone and poignant sensibility. This project marks the third remake series collaboration between Jin Jin-gyeong and the composing duo Algoboni Honsusangtae. The arrangement preserves the lyrical emotion of the original, starting with a calm piano before adding real strings and guitar, and will be released alongside an AI music video.

OST released by Geum Jan-di in 2018 rediscovered by various singers

"The Love That Keeps Me Alive" is an OST song originally released by singer Geum Jan-di in 2018. It has been steadily loved since its release and has been rediscovered as various singers performed it in their own voices. The remake singers mentioned in the original text include SOLJI, Jeon Yoo Jin, Jeong Seo-ju, Hong Ji-yun, Lee Hyuk, Ha Yea Song, J-Cera, and Bae Geu-na. Jin Jin-gyeong's version is a new presentation of a song that has undergone such diverse remakes by various artists.

The song has been continuously discussed based on its poignant message of love and lyrical melody. It is reported that the song gained new life and received widespread love as various artists re-sang it over the time since the original was released. Jin Jin-gyeong expresses this song through her own vocal color and sensibility. While maintaining the emotion and impression of the original, the arrangement adds a different texture to the familiar song by highlighting her vocal characteristics.

Third collaboration with Algoboni Honsusangtae

This release is the third remake series featuring Jin Jin-gyeong and the composing duo Algoboni Honsusangtae. The two teams previously worked together on "Thank You" and "Don't Cross That River." Continuing their long musical partnership, the two have joined forces again to refine the chart-climbing masterpiece "The Love That Keeps Me Alive." Algoboni Honsusangtae focused on bringing out Jin Jin-gyeong's uniquely warm and poignant tone.

The arrangement begins with a calm piano melody. Jin Jin-gyeong's vocals follow calmly, and the restrained emotions gradually deepen during the chorus. Rich real string melodies envelop the voice, supplemented by the delicate playing of guitarist Seo Chang-won. The source explains that this performance enhanced the completeness and emotional depth of the song. While maintaining the lyrical emotion and impression of the original, Algoboni Honsusangtae prepared an arrangement that highlights Jin Jin-gyeong's vocal color, focusing on revealing the new vocalist's characteristics while carrying the existing emotions of the song.

Emphasis on warm mid-low tones and sincere expression over technique

This version places more weight on Jin Jin-gyeong's characteristic warm mid-low tones and sincere emotional expression rather than flashy techniques or explosive high notes. Her voice leads the song by sometimes continuing like a whisper and sometimes as if carefully bringing out the longing in her heart. The composition maintains restrained emotions throughout, with the emotional range widening during the chorus.

The AI music video, released alongside the audio, expands the narrative of love and waiting into a visual format. Algoboni Honsusangtae directly planned the story of the video. Following Jin Jin-gyeong's recently released new song "In the Rainwater, In the Rainwater," they have once again taken charge of the AI music video planning. This video was produced based on the story of love and waiting contained in the song. As Algoboni Honsusangtae composed both the arrangement and the video narrative along with the vocals, the audio and music video are presented together.

Continuing Douyin activities with OST and remake releases

Jin Jin-gyeong has been loved for reinterpreting Korean songs with her own sensibility through the Chinese short-form platform Douyin. Recently, she has released new songs such as "In the Rainwater, In the Rainwater" and "Love Rides the Waves," and continues her domestic activities by presenting various drama OSTs and remake tracks. This remake of "The Love That Keeps Me Alive" is one of her most recent musical works.

In this song, Jin Jin-gyeong re-sang the original based on her warm tone and poignant emotional expression. Algoboni Honsusangtae arranged the track by adding piano, real strings, and Seo Chang-won's guitar playing, focusing on highlighting Jin Jin-gyeong's vocal characteristics. This work adds a new interpretation to a song known to the public through various singers' remakes, and the audio and AI music video will be released together.

Jin Jin-gyeong's "The Love That Keeps Me Alive" can be heard on various online music sites at noon on the 27th. Along with the audio release, an AI music video planned by Algoboni Honsusangtae will also be presented.

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