Sumi Jo, Who Lost Friends to COVID-19, Releases Tribute Song: "Life Is Still a Miracle"

Soprano Jo Sumi.

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] Soprano Jo Sumi released a digital single titled "Life Is a Miracle" at noon on the 15th, a song expressing consolation for a friend who passed away due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Jo Sumi recently revealed that a close friend passed away at a young age from COVID-19, which became the motivation for releasing this digital single. She said, "I wanted to soothe the sadness and regret of losing a loved one and comfort everyone feeling hardship, pain, and emptiness during the pandemic with this song."

Italian composer and singer Federico Paciotti wrote the song and sang alongside Jo Sumi. Paciotti is the composer of "Pyeongchang, Here As ONE," the official theme song of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics, performed by Jo Sumi. Italian pianist Giovanni Allevi also participated in the recording process.

The lyrics convey warm consolation to those going through difficult times, with the message that "being able to be together is a miracle, life itself is a miracle."

Jo Sumi plans to donate all proceeds from this digital single. The earnings generated in Italy will be donated to the Veronesi Foundation, which works to combat viruses and cancer treatment, while the proceeds in Korea will be donated to Ewha Womans University Medical Center. Jo Sumi stated, "I especially wanted to comfort mothers and women, who are like the heart of our lives, through this song."

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