MBC Radio's Special Summer Program: Songs of Youth

Son Seok-hee reflects on his cherished broadcasting journey while sharing meaningful music during MBC Radio's summer special.

### Nostalgic Summer Special: Songs of Youth with Son Seok-hee
* 🎶 Bae Cheol-soo announces a short break for the music camp from **August 19th to August 23rd**, during which MBC Radio will feature a **special summer program with five different DJs**.
* 📻 Today marks Son Seok-hee's guest appearance on MBC Radio, where he reflects on his long broadcasting career, stating, "**Ten years in a current affairs program** is equivalent to **twenty years in a music program**."
* 🎤 Seok-hee reminisces about his time as a camp leader in the Youth Music Camp and shares that the first song he played as a DJ was **"Libra" by Opus**, which holds a **special place in his heart**.
* 🎵 He emphasizes the **power of music in providing comfort and connection** during challenging times, sharing that songs like "**You've Got a Friend**" by Carole King have been a **source of solace** throughout his life.
* 💔 Reflecting on the struggles of job seekers today, he introduces "**Desperado**" by the Eagles as a song that resonates with their feelings of **uncertainty and longing**.
* 📜 Seok-hee discusses the significance of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin'," highlighting its **enduring relevance as a call for change across generations**.
* 🎸 As the program nears its end, he prepares to play "**Since I've Been Loving You**" by Led Zeppelin, a song that marked his departure from the Youth Music Camp **37 years ago**, expressing **gratitude for the opportunity to share his musical journey**.
* 🌟 Concluding the show, Seok-hee expresses his **happiness and contentment** with the time spent on air, thanking the production team and listeners for their **support**.

Hello, this is Bae Cheol-soo, who is currently on vacation. The music camp will take a short break from Monday, August 19th, to Friday, August 23rd. Instead, MBC Radio will broadcast a special summer program featuring songs of youth, with five different special DJs each day. So, who is today's DJ? Let's find out right now. 

Today, I am here to do a guest appearance on MBC Radio. I think I have received several offers, but this is the first time I have officially accepted one. Back when I was hosting Sisa Jeongchung in Yeouido, the music FM studio was located behind an extra door. Every morning, I was fighting with someone, while music was flowing just beyond that door, and I felt a bit envious. Since then, I have often said that ten years in a current affairs program is equivalent to twenty years in a music program.

그러면서 나의 방송 DNA는 음악 프로그램일지도 모른다고 생각했으니까 남의 떡이 커 보이긴 했던 것 같기도 하다. 6년 4개월 동안 TV 뉴스를 만들면서 엔딩곡을 붙인 것도 아마 그래서였을 것이다. 노래의 힘을 믿으니까, 오늘 마침내 꼭 한 번의 기회가 주어졌으니, 유난히 난폭한 올여름을 견디고 있는 분들에게 위로와 응원이 되기를 바랍니다. 

Life is when we all give the best. Don't think about the rest. You all get the power, you all get the best, and everyone gives everything. Every life is life. Life is when we all feel the power. Come on, stand up and rise, people. Life is life, feeling the power. We all give the best. Don't think about the rest. You all get the power, you all get the best, and everybody's life is life.

예, 청취 여러분, 반갑습니다. 이 시간에 37년 만에 디스크 작으로 인사를 드립니다. MBC 라디오 여름 특집.

Songs of Youth. On Friday, August 23rd, I, Son Seok-hee, was in charge of the last fifth segment. From October 1986 to March 1987, I was the camp leader of the Youth Music Camp for just about five months. Back then, it was called that. Being a camp leader sounds a bit old-fashioned, doesn't it? Anyway, among my over 40 years of broadcasting history, this is one of my most cherished experiences. In March 1990, three years before it changed to the Music Camp, you could say it was a sort of prequel before DJ Bae Cheol-soo appeared and dominated the scene. Anyway, the first song I would like to share is Libra by the group Opus. This was the first song played on my first day of hosting in October 1986. At that time, producer Jo Jung-sun chose this song as the opening track. Recently, during the Paris Olympics...

I saw that this song was playing in some stadium, and I was really glad to see that. And now, for the last song today, I have prepared the final piece for the day I left the music camp. The radio is currently being broadcast as a visual radio, and although I'm not very familiar with this setup, I hear that you can still watch it on the YouTube channel Huz MHG. To be honest, I think radio should just be radio, and in a situation where it's not visual, you have to use your imagination. But these days, that's the trend. Now, let's listen to some advertisements. Remember Jailpa? It's already been 40 years! Even as time passes, its effectiveness remains unchanged. Jailpa, with you all the way. Busy, busy, 40 years of pain expertise, Jailpa, from Jail Health Science. Hello, Hyundai.

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Yes, the production team asked me to share a few things today, one of which was to talk about lessons I've learned throughout my life. However, if I think about it, my lessons might just sound like old stories to others, which could come off as a bit condescending. So, I decided not to go that route. But since this is a music program, I want to talk about the music that has always been with me.

Let's talk about music, especially the songs that were with me during decisive moments in my life. They provided comfort and helped me remember those moments vividly. As I share these songs, I can also share the thoughts I gained from those times. Sometimes, those thoughts may sound like lessons learned. Anyway, I will try to do that.

Everyone has a first time for everything, and this song is my first pardon song. In high school, I joined the broadcasting club, and back then, we were using LPs. Do you young people not know LPs? The writer in front claims to know because they are a music program writer, so they should know. There were records lying around, and this was the first song I heard. Of course, since then, I have developed a very diverse taste in music.

But anyway, my beginning started off so gently. We only just began to write and promise kisses. There are so many roads to choose from, and we are walking and learning to share that with us. It’s over two of us using the days together, and when the evening comes, we smile so much at life. We find a place there, room to grow. Yes, we are just sharing that new experience along the way, working together day by day, and when evening comes, we smile so much at life. Ah, we find a place there, room to grow.

This was the song Only Just Begun by The Carpenters. It was released in 1970, so the first time I heard it was in 1972. It’s been over 50 years since then. The song title, in a way, fits well for someone who is just starting out. After that, I participated in several music programs, including MBC FM's Young Music Camp, and much later, I hosted the JTBC Newsroom, where I first encountered the news.

The reason we included the ending song can be traced back to when I first heard this song among the LPs lying around. I don't think that's an exaggeration; I genuinely believe it to be true. If you think about it, a person's life often starts from unexpected places without any significant reforms, and as I say this, it seems I have somewhat responded to the production team's request. Life's lessons, for instance, during the 1970s, while our country was still in a period of turmoil, in the United States, music that provided comfort began to emerge, especially following the Vietnam War and the anti-war movement. A representative example of this would be The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel. Even if the reasons aren't grand, South Korean high school and university students likely had a desire to seek comfort as well.

It seems that, in my case, of course, there were entrance exams, and my family went through some difficulties, which probably led me to find solace in music. I've liked it for quite a long time, and there is a song whose lyrics I still know by heart. It's You've Got a Friend by Carole King.

When

Friend, you've got a friend. Ain't it good to know you've got a friend? Ain't it good to know? Ain't it good to know? Ain't it good to know you've got a friend? Oh yeah! Now you've got a friend. Yeah baby, you've got a friend. Oh yeah. 

The song You've Got a Friend by Carole King, released in 1971, has a cozy feeling, as suggested by the album title. Publicly, this song is often more associated with James Taylor, who has covered it, but the original version's essence is still important. I actually saw both Carole King and James Taylor perform together at a concert about ten years ago. These two originally performed at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, which was a venue where many folk singers gathered to perform in the 1970s. It’s somewhat similar to our own Seshibong. The Troubadour holds a significant place in American folk music history.

It was a great café, and here, the song Eagles Set Café, which you all love, is also the background. Two people met there, and they held a world tour to commemorate that, and I remember going to one of the performances. At that concert, James Taylor joked that he remembered the day he saw Carol King, and he never thought that he would be singing that song every day for the rest of his life. I remember that. I apologize for suddenly trying to show off my knowledge. Still, since I'm a DJ, I will show off a little today. Now, I will introduce a song that is quite unexpected. When I was in the third year of middle school, I walked to school every day. It took about 25 to 30 minutes at a brisk pace, which is like six or seven bus stops. I still talk about it sometimes, but I trained my voice during my boyhood.

It was a time when, in Seoul, I walked from Bomun-dong to Annam-dong, and then briefly worked at Sungshin Women's University. I would walk past the Mia-ri pass to middle school, where traditional Korean houses lined the streets. In the evenings, walking down that road, the smell of dinner being prepared in those houses would waft into the street; it’s an old story. Walking is good for physical health, but I think it’s even better for mental well-being. It sounds like a moral lesson. I always tell young friends to walk a lot. However, for me, there was something else I gained from that road, and that was a record player. Do you know what a record player is, writer Park So-hyung? You don’t know? It’s an audio device. Yes, back in the day, there were record players that played LP records. You know what an LP is, but not a record player? That’s a bit hard to understand. Anyway, instead of walking that road every day, I saved the fare, and that accumulated over three years.

While I was collecting, it came to about 50,000 won. So with that, I went to Cheonggyecheon and bought a turntable that didn't even have a maker. With that turntable, I listened to records and the radio, and I started listening to Starry Night, hosted by lyricist Kim Ina, from that time. I vaguely thought that my future was in broadcasting, so it holds great significance for me. Anyway, I had that turntable until just before I got married, and I still regret throwing it away. My wife still scolds me about it, asking why I got rid of it. Anyway, when I bought the turntable at the Cheonggyecheon record store, I don't remember why I bought this disc, but it was the movie music of Mantovani's orchestra. In the past, there was a lot of orchestral music. Mantovani, his orchestra, Paul Mauriat, Billy Vaughn's orchestra—I'm still unsure about the expressions on the faces of the staff who look puzzled. Among those, the most...

There was a song that I first placed on the turntable: the theme from Doctor Zhivago, conducted by Mantovani and his orchestra. It was the first gift brought to me by my middle school days, which involved a daily one-hour commute. 

You are currently listening to Songs of Youth on MBC with journalist Hee-Ga Jin. Yes, after 37 years, I have returned to MBC FM as a DJ, and I am hosting a summer special of Songs of Youth together with producer Jeon Yeo-Min. Writer Park So-Young is also sitting in front of me. Producer Jeon Hyun-Min was around when I was doing Focus. Yes, of course, we made sure to treat people well. Now, producer Jeon Yeo-Min has grown up and become the producer of MBC FM's flagship program, Baek Cheol-Soo's Music Camp. He looks impressive, and he has three sons.

I'm here with producer Jeon Yeomin, who is a national treasure-level figure. I briefly mentioned the group Igius earlier, which is a group that is hard to separate from my generation. When we graduate from school and prepare for employment, everyone feels that the future is uncertain; it seems like it could go either way. That period of uncertainty lasts a long time. People say that it was easier to find a job back then compared to now, but that's the perspective of those who got hired. For those who didn't, whether back then or now, it's a tough time. Job seekers feel anxious; it feels like the world is outside of some boundary. They wonder when they will be able to step inside that boundary. They constantly question whether the world will accept them, facing countless rejections while others seem to succeed on their first try.

같은데 나는 왜 안 될까 하는 생각을 당연히 하게 됩니다. 바로 그랬던 시기에 의지가 됐던 노래이기도 합니다. 지금도 취업 준비 때문에 더운 여름을 관통하고 있을 취준생들에게 드리겠습니다. 데스페라도, 이글스의 노래입니다.

Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? You've been out riding fences for so long now. Oh, you're a hard one. I know that you got your reasons. These things that are pleasing you can hurt you somehow. Don't you draw the queen of diamonds, boy; she'll beat you if she's able. The queen of hearts is always your best bet. Now it seems to me some things have been laid upon your table, but you only want the ones that you can't get.

Desperado, you ain't

Recently, Glenn Frey, whose voice we just heard, has passed away. However, the song we listened to is a joint work of Don Henley and is one that significantly broadened the group's popularity in its early days. It reminds me of how Yesterday did for The Beatles. The group disbanded and then reunited after 14 years to perform this version at the MTV Unplugged concert. There have been many great performances at MTV Unplugged, and the Eagles' reunion concert is one of them. I believe Don Henley's vocals were incredibly mature and still retained the vigor of his prime, making it one of the finest versions. Of course, that's just my opinion, and others may feel differently, but that's how I see it. So, I wanted to share that today. It feels like I'm back to being a DJ, and in fact, I've had such proposals before.

It wasn't that there wasn't anything, but it's been a long time since I've sat in the FM DJ seat. This time, I got to briefly visit my hometown through a television special program. As I mentioned earlier, my true hometown is in radio events, and I can't overlook the predecessor of Baechulsoo's Music Camp, which is the Youth Music Camp. So, I thought of this as my last chance to participate. Sitting here feels really good; it feels like I've returned to my hometown, and the feeling is just nice. It's cozy, and the studio is so quiet that my mind feels somewhat at ease. Anyway, after joining the company, a few years later, I got married and had children. At that time, MBC was also going through a tough time, and I experienced that as well. After that, in 1997, I took a leave of absence and went to the United States to study, thinking it wouldn't be a big deal.

I mentioned before that I wasn't completely unaware that this decision could completely change my life. In reality, my life has changed quite a bit, and of course, my family's life has changed as well. However, at that time, I felt like I couldn't stand still unless I pursued something new. So, I left. I downsized my living situation and saved some money. I remember that clearly. Later on, I managed to obtain a scholarship and my company also provided me with training opportunities, which helped open some doors for me. Ultimately, my final destination is Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before that, my stopover is in Los Angeles, where I set up my own camp. It sounds grand to say it that way, but I set up a camp for a program called Seo Seok-hee's American Exploration, which has a rather old-fashioned name.

I created ten episodes and left Minnesota a few months later. I drove slowly for about ten days, and while driving at night, I listened to a song. At that time, I used a cassette tape player in the car to listen to music. There were no CD players, and there were definitely no USBs like today. The only cassette tape I received as a gift in the United States was from this singer. 

I walked in the rain, memories of you lingering in my eyes. Was that day a memory? It was also raining that day when you were leaving me. If your heart is still blowing in the wind, I wish I could return to you. I am waiting in my agony, hoping that one day you would come running back to me with a smile. You were the only one I loved.

It wasn't you; only you can stop the cold rain. That day, it was also raining, and I left. If your heart is crying behind me, it came back to me again. Waiting for me, you will someday come running late, smiling. The one I loved was only you; it wasn't a dream. Only you can stop the cold rain. The one I loved was only you; it wasn't a dream. Only you can stop the cold rain. Only you can stop the cold rain. Yes, this was Lee Seung-hoon's Rainy Street. Driving through the desert of my sea at night, I couldn't see anything. When I turned off the headlights, I remember it was completely dark all around. Driving through the desert at night wasn't an easy task, I think. The car following behind was a source of fear.

I think many people might have had this experience, where you're driving alone and a car starts following you. It can be quite frightening, right? Perhaps it's because we've watched so many thrillers, but the fear of not knowing what that car might do can be overwhelming. My wife is sitting next to me, and our children are sleeping in the back, so I'm always on high alert while driving. That car is chasing me at a very high speed, which only intensifies the fear. Then, when that car speeds past me and starts to move ahead, it becomes an object of my will. The object of fear transforms into something I can now pursue. I just have to chase that car down the dark road. It's the same vehicle, but the feeling is completely different when it's behind me compared to when it's in front of me. I had this unique experience throughout that time. So, regarding the production team's intent...

To speak of revival, sometimes being ahead can make a person feel truly desolate, while following behind can feel peaceful. This is a lesson in life that I felt deeply at that time. I experienced the vastness of the American continent for the first time, and within that vastness, I found solace in these songs. Isn't that true? Listening to the rain while running through the desert felt very dissonant, yet the atmosphere at that moment was remarkably harmonious. I will respond to the call of the production team again. Everyone makes decisions that can change their lives, and I have had many such moments as well. Whether by chance or by fate, there has always been music in the background, which may be a blessing. Since I've talked about lessons, let's take a break for advertisements. To the national representatives of South Korea, everyone.

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Now, let's move on to the summer special program Songs of Youth on MBC Radio. I'm Seok, and I'm in charge of the last fifth segment. It's time to introduce the final song of the second part. Strangely, this song often gets played a lot as the last song. Although it's not the final song for today, it is my favorite song. It was the ending song when I last left MBC's 100-minute debate.

This song was also the ending song I used. It was the first time I wrote an ending song, and after that, I wrote an ending song every day while hosting JTBC's Newsroom. So, if you think about it, this song is the origin of the ending songs that I enjoyed. I believe I've covered the explanation of the song. One day, while watching National Geographic, I came across a photo of an ice man that had been discovered recently. About a hundred years ago, a ship sailing towards the Arctic encountered a storm and sank. A young man named William James McRae was trapped in the ice after dying. Scientists discovered him by chance, and all the media took pictures, which would eventually be featured in National Geographic. However, in the song, the ice man is brought back to life with the power of science and reenters the world.

I will stroll, but eventually, I will bid farewell to the world, and now I ask you not to look for me as I wave goodbye. This is a story created by James Taylor. In a way, it's a song that combines reality and imagination. As I mentioned earlier, I wrote this song when I was leaving 100 Minutes and when I was leaving JTBC's Newsroom. Next Saturday, it will also be used as the final piece on MBC Television's Questions. The meaning is something you can judge for yourselves. James Taylor's Frozen Man is introduced with a few jokes. He even apologizes for the explanation taking longer than the song itself. As I briefly mentioned earlier, when Frozen Man was first discovered, all kinds of media...

You mentioned that you rushed in to take a picture, and what I say about that is, even if you died before the invention of the camera, you should never let your guard down. This is how the song begins. I remember it freeing me. Ice in the R and to my brothers and the others. I alone return to tell the tale. I have walked the world again. Lord, have mercy on the frozen man. Next, words spoken to me ask me what my name might be. She was all in white, the form of my angel. Mercy, my name is William James. I was born in 1823, raised in Liverpool by the sea. That is who I am. It took a lot of money to start my heart. The newspapers call me state-of-the-art, and when the children see me, they wonder what kind I might have been. My little wife and daughter seem so strange, so strange; both of them dead and gone from extreme old age. I say, when I die, make nothing work. You can raise your arm; you can wiggle your hand until I say goodbye to the frozen. I know me to death, little life with every breath. Say goodbye to life to come around again. Lord, have mercy. I'm the frozen man. God, have mercy. 

Hello, this is Jeong from MBC. MBC Radio presents today's songs.

I would like to introduce our special DJ, Son Seok-hee. He was born on June 20, 1956. His professions include journalist, professor, and freelancer. He joined MBC as an announcer in 1984 and quickly made a name for himself with a standout performance in a one-minute news segment. Since 2000, he has hosted Son Seok-hee's Focus and, starting in 2002, has been leading the program 100-Minute Debate, where he has effectively addressed the public's concerns with sharp questions and a remarkable sense of balance, earning him the title of the people's helping hand. Since 2013, he has served as the president of JTBC and as a news anchor, elevating the trustworthiness of JTBC to the number one position among all media outlets in South Korea. He has received numerous awards, including the Korean Broadcasting Awards, the Korean Announcer Awards, the Korean PD Awards, the Korean True Journalist Awards, and the Song Geon-ho Journalism Award. He is regarded as one of the most influential journalists, consistently ranking first in surveys on which journalists university students aspire to emulate. Today’s DJ is Son Seok-hee. Thank you for your hard work throughout the night.

Hello everyone, and good morning to all the listeners tuning in to Focus on the Issues. It's great to be here after such a long time—it's been several years. Hearing this title track automatically brings back memories. It does make me nostalgic. Thank you for your positive feedback; I suppose a party's announcer can't say anything bad about me. I appreciate that. I momentarily got lost in old memories. It was 11 years ago when I left MBC, specifically on May 11, 2013. It was a moment like no other, filled with a lot of controversies and uncertainties. I felt like I was in a whirlwind during that time. However, I found comfort and strength from the show that aired that evening—Music by Baek Cheol-soo.

It was a camp. DJ Bae Cheol-soo quoted a line about the sound of drums coming from afar and mentioned that one comes to realize when they are facing a situation. One must take responsibility for their own choices. He said this, and while he didn't point directly at me, it was clear to anyone that he was referring to me. After that, the song that played was this one. Il Divo - My Way.

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After moving to JTBC, I wasn't sure how things went for a while, but time passed. I've mentioned that people often have to make decisive choices in life, and I believe everyone experiences such moments. I do too.

There are no exceptions, and the problem is that taking responsibility for that choice seems to be quite difficult. This is because life becomes burdensome. However, whether or not we take responsibility, if others evaluate it, it seems to become even more tiring. I often think that it’s enough if I can evaluate it myself and be proud of it. Of course, if that goes too far, it can lead to a kind of mental victory, but anyway, that's how it is. After about six months since moving to JTBC, we launched a new main news program. I was in a position where I had to take responsibility, and I became an anchor. After that, I don't think it's necessary to go into detail about the trajectory of the newsroom. On the first day the news aired, I spent over a week contemplating the ending song. There were discussions about why I was so concerned about it, but anyway, for me, it was a bit...

It was important, so the song that came out was Bob Dylan's 1964 song, The Times They Are a-Changin’. This is a song that emphasizes the need for change. Countless artists have remade this song, but it is indeed challenging to match the original. The content roughly conveys that critics and politicians should recognize that a new era is coming, and outdated values must be changed. What is currently at the back will soon be at the forefront. This is a challenge to the old, worn-out authority and a call from Bob Dylan to embrace the new era. A half-century after this song was released, in 2013, I thought it was the most symbolic song announcing the launch of new news. Now, over ten years have passed since then. So, even about 60 years ago, and still today, the new generation is challenging outdated values.

They are shouting to throw away the old values, right? Yes, you're right. The new generation always tells the older generation to discard outdated values. This makes me think about whether society has truly progressed. However, the thoughts of the new generation are often correct, so refusing to accept them can also become a form of stubbornness. The power of this song, both then and now, is strong, isn't it?

Don't speak too soon, for the wheel is still in spin, and there is no telling who that it will be late for. The times they are a-changing. Mothers and fathers throughout the land, don't criticize what you can't understand. Your sons and your daughters are beyond your command. The old road is rapidly aging; please get out of the new one if you can't lend your hand, for the times they are a-changing.

Cast the slow. Now it will be fast as the present. Now, be the order. 

Yes, of course, including the ending song of the news was the first at that time, but I remember it became a topic because of the power of the lyrics. At that time, I thought that songs are also records and history. The journalism that focuses solely on news is just one form; songs are also journalism. I remember having that thought, and I still hold it. The power of a song is much greater than that of simple news. 

Later, Bob Dylan also received the Nobel Prize in Literature, and when I look at the lyrics Bob Dylan created, I think it may not be surprising. This song was also used as the ending song when I left the newsroom, alongside The Times They Are a-Changin'. For me, it was a kind of circular structure, and now...

To begin with, when I first used this song as the ending track in the news, I had planned that one day, on the day I leave this news, I would rewrite the song. After six years and four months, that plan has come to fruition. So now, I would like to introduce a few songs that I have been freely listening to lately. There are both recent songs and very old ones. These days, I simply enjoy listening to music at my leisure, as no one is pushing me or pressuring me. In other words, there are no junior colleagues asking, What is today's ending song? I just listen as I please. I selected one of the songs, which was recommended to me by Professor Choi Jae-cheon, an honorary professor at Ewha Womans University, who was a guest a month or two ago.

I heard that you recommended the same version. Now that I think about it, I realize that Professor Choi Jae-cheon and I have quite similar tastes. This is a piece by Procol Harum. This song actually wasn’t released on an album; it can only be found on YouTube. It was performed in Denmark in 2006, in collaboration with the Danish National Orchestra. The performance was very good. Just because it’s a collaboration with an orchestra doesn’t automatically make it great. Many heavy metal and rock groups have collaborated like that, but not all of them are outstanding. However, this piece was really well arranged. Now, let's listen to A Whiter Shade of Pale.

There is no reason, but I want my life. My eyes might just tell you. So we all know that first just go turn. Why I yield to fail? In 2006, I performed at the outdoor park of the Danish royal palace, whose name I forgot. I shared this piece with you. This song seems a bit difficult, and the organ performance during the interlude and modulation is very famous. I've heard that the organ player claimed something regarding copyright, which led to a lawsuit. Nowadays, I can freely listen to music.

I mentioned that I have been quite captivated by a piece of music that is commonly played at performances for quite some time, and I wanted to share it with you today. Professor Choi Jae-cheon, who spoke before me, has already shared it, but anyway, that's how it is. Those who know me are aware, but most of you may not know that I am currently in Kyoto, Japan. I have completed my term as a special correspondent for JTBC and am now teaching at a university in Kyoto, which is a research institution. It might be a bit misleading to say I am teaching; it would be more accurate to say that we are studying together. Although I have left the broadcasting industry, there are still occasional instances where I am needed, which is why I was able to participate in programs like this one during the break and am currently doing this radio segment. Today is both the first and last time for this. So, as I mentioned earlier, these days...

I really enjoy listening to music freely, mainly while commuting on buses or trains to school. As I mentioned earlier, the beautiful music I talked about is one of the pieces, but there are several other songs as well. One day, I was curious about why our country's idol groups are so popular worldwide, so I exaggerated a bit and listened to almost all their songs during my round trip on the bus and train. Among them, there is a song that I picked as my favorite. After the advertisement, I'll share it with you. 

It's confusing, but I definitely know that it's the best. I will make you sure about it. 

It's really confusing, but the performance is truly remarkable. If you look closely, hearts pop out, and I'm searching for my candy. It's really confusing, but it's definitely...

There was a lot of tension, but even for people like me who are a bit older, if we open our hearts, everything becomes good. I had a conversation with lyricist Kim Mina, who is currently hosting the program Starry Night. It will be broadcast tomorrow. The content includes a discussion with the representative writer, Mr. Hwang Sok-yong. As you all know, Kim Mina is a very passionate lyricist. Recently, we talked about various kinds of music, and she mentioned that she likes IVE. Of course, I like them too, but when I mentioned my top pick as New Jeans, it was because of this song. As I said earlier, I was listening to it in the car, and without any special explanation, it really stuck in my ears. I think that's what it is.

Music is something like that. Rather than looking for specific reasons, it’s just about those moments when the opportunity arises to listen to music. That becomes a memory and stays with you. Of course, I don’t know if my attention at my age will remain until the end, but that’s how it has been for me. Earlier, I mentioned listening freely, and I’ve been enjoying both current songs and past ones. For instance, in the 1970s, there was a singer who hit it big with the song Show Me the Way, Peter Frampton. In our country, Show Me the Way and another song, Baby, I Love You, are quite well known, but I’ve been listening to other songs of his as well. Listening to his recent instrumental pieces is quite nice. Peter Frampton was popular during my generation or perhaps a bit before that.

Those of you who are around that age will surely remember the pretty boy phenomenon. There were many female fans because of it. However, he was so much of a pretty boy that his actual skills were somewhat underrated. When you look at him as a guitarist, he is an excellent guitarist, but his looks as a pretty boy may have led to him being undervalued as an artist. Lately, I've been thinking about this quite a bit. As he ages, his true worth is becoming more evident. In youth, people might be judged based on their appearance, but gradually, they shed that facade, and their true abilities come to light. So, the piece I have prepared today is one of many I would like to share, as it showcases a certain level of guitar skill. The reason I am so obsessed with the guitar is...

These days, many songs have mostly lost the guitar element, so I've developed a certain attachment to guitar songs. That's why I chose this one. The title is from a song that is not originally mine, but a remake of a song by George Harrison, a member of The Beatles. It's called My Guitar Gently Weeps. This song has been remade by various artists, but I really like this version.

I don't know why nobody told you how to unfold your love. I look at the world and I see it while my guitar gently weeps. I look at you, and I see the love that’s sleeping. 

I don't know how you were invited. No one told you. I look at you and see the love that’s there while my guitar gently weeps.

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Time has passed, and it's now time for me to wrap up my homecoming outing at MBC. As I mentioned earlier, today's ending song is special. It is the very ending song from the day I left the Youth Music Camp 37 years ago. It was a song that penetrated my youth, performed by Led Zeppelin. My colleague, producer Jo Jung-seon, once mentioned that he didn’t really acknowledge Deep Purple much and only liked Led Zeppelin.

That's how it was, and to some extent, it's true because it actually happened. The song Since I've Been Loving You by Led Zeppelin is a live version from 1973, performed at Madison Square Garden. Interestingly, this song was not included in the experimental album at that time. So, I looked around, and back then, there was something called a laser disc. Nowadays, what do people use? Mainly DVDs, right? We don't use DVDs much anymore; nowadays, we watch things as files. But back then, there was this device called a laser disc, which came out after LPs, and the entire performance was recorded on that laser disc. So, I transferred Since I've Been Loving You onto a reel tape separately. On the last day, I listened to that song on reel tape, but the younger generation might wonder what I'm talking about. Reel tape, what is that?

There is something like that. Anyway, I can't explain everything, but I really liked this version the most, so after going through a very complicated process, I played it as the last song on the day we left for the Youth Music Camp. And today, I will conclude my first and last time with that version. The production team asked me if there was anything I regretted not being able to do during this time, and I mentioned that I regretted not being able to learn the piano. To learn the piano, you need some money, which I didn't have, and more importantly, you need to be able to use both hands separately to play the piano, right? Yes, but I can't do that. My hands always move the same way, so I can't play the piano. I expressed that it was a bit disappointing, but listening to music doesn't require any of that. So during our time together, I always...

I was happy, and I want to say that I was very happy with the two hours given to me today. Until now, producer Yeom In, writer Park Dong-sook, Park So-young, and I, special one-day DJ Son Seok-hee, say goodbye to everyone.

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Bae Cheol-soo's Guest Appearance on MBC Radio

Bae Cheol-soo is on vacation, and MBC Radio is airing a special summer program with different DJs each day.

Today, Bae is making his first official guest appearance on the radio, reflecting on his broadcasting journey and the power of music.

He shares meaningful songs from his life, starting with "Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters, which resonates with new beginnings.

The ending song's inclusion is rooted in the author's personal experiences with music during a tumultuous time.

Carole King's "You've Got a Friend" holds significant meaning, with the author recalling memorable performances by King and James Taylor.

The author's journey from walking to school to buying a record player highlights the transformative power of music in shaping their future.

The Impact of Uncertainty and Music on Life's Journey

The speaker reflects on the common struggle of job seekers facing uncertainty and rejection, drawing parallels between the past and present.

The song "Desperado" by the Eagles is highlighted as a source of inspiration during tough times, with its significance in the band's early success and reunion.

The speaker shares their own life-changing journey, from downsizing and studying in the U.

to setting up a camp for a program, all while reminiscing through music.

The narrator reflects on a rainy day and the emotional connection to a loved one, emphasizing the transformative power of fear while driving at night.

The experience of following and chasing a car becomes a metaphor for life's lessons and the search for solace.

The narrative also highlights the impact of music in the background during pivotal moments and introduces various advertisements, including support for the South Korean national team and eco-friendly initiatives.

The Farewell and Reflection of Son Seok-hee

Son Seok-hee, a prominent journalist and DJ, reflects on his journey and significant life moments, including his departure from MBC and the impact of his work.

The narrative intertwines with James Taylor's song "Frozen Man," exploring themes of life, death, and self-discovery.

Son Seok-hee's influential career and dedication to journalism have earned him numerous awards and the trust of the public, making him a respected figure in South Korea's media landscape.

The Impact of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin'"

The speaker reflects on the challenge of taking responsibility for choices and the burden of external evaluation.

They launched a new main news program at JTBC, using Bob Dylan's song "The Times They Are a-Changin'" as the ending track, symbolizing the need for change and challenging outdated values.

The speaker highlights the power of music as a form of journalism and shares their enjoyment of listening to various songs, including a recommendation from Professor Choi Jae-cheon.

The Power of Music and Personal Reflection

The speaker shares their journey from performing at a royal palace in 2006 to teaching at a university in Kyoto, Japan.

They express a deep appreciation for music, particularly the songs of idol groups, and discuss the impact of music on memories and personal growth.

The speaker also reflects on the evolution of artists like Peter Frampton, highlighting the importance of recognizing true talent beyond physical appearance.

The Impact of Guitar Songs and Personal Reflections

The narrator has developed a fondness for guitar songs, particularly a version of "My Guitar Gently Weeps" by George Harrison.

They reflect on the importance of safety shoes at home and the benefits of glass wool insulation.

The narrator concludes their outing at MBC with a special performance of "Since I've Been Loving You" by Led Zeppelin, sharing personal memories and regrets about not learning the piano.