"Please Stop the Gunfire"... Trot Singer Kim Chaeyeon Sends Debut Album to Ukraine and Russia

"I sincerely hope that peace will come as soon as possible to Ukraine and Russia, so that their people can enjoy happy daily lives singing 'K-Trot' songs."

It was revealed on the 19th that a rookie trot singer from Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province, has sent her debut album to wish for peace between Ukraine and Russia, who have been at war for two years, drawing attention.

Singer Kim Chaeyeon is posing for a commemorative photo with her debut album.

The main character is Kim Chaeyeon (real name Kim Misoon, 53), a singer from Chilgok County, North Gyeongsang Province, which was the fiercest battleground during the Korean War, who released her album last month and began her official activities.

She sent 100 copies of her album each to the embassies of Ukraine and Russia in Seoul, along with an English note saying, "I hope the sounds of gunfire will stop, and people will be able to dance and be happy while listening to Korea's traditional songs."

Kim said, "I am sending my album with the hope that K-Trot, with its bright and cheerful rhythm like my own songs, will give hope and courage to the people of Ukraine and Russia who are suffering from war, and that peace will come."

She also expressed her intention to donate part of the album sales proceeds for war recovery costs through the Embassy of Ukraine in Korea.

Even at an age approaching fifty, Kim did not give up her dream of becoming a singer, continuing her activities, and began to gain attention after winning the grand prize at the 2022 KBS National Workers Song Festival.

Her songs were written and composed by Song Kwangho, who is known as the composer of popular songs such as "Parallel Line," "Namiga," and "Resentful Love," and as a judge for "KBS National Singing Contest."

The songs inherit the tradition of Korean trot, featuring lively rhythms and simple, repetitive lyrics that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can easily sing along to.

Kim introduced the lyrics of her title track "Man and Woman" and expressed her beliefs about peace.

She said, "Just like in the lyrics, although men and women seek different things?romance and love?they ultimately coexist by loving each other," adding, "Like men and women, Ukraine and Russia may find it hard to understand each other now, but someday they will walk the path of peace and prosperity together."

Kim continued, "Music is stronger than guns. I hope the message of peace and anti-war will resonate through K-Trot, which has the unique excitement and rhythm of Koreans," and added, "After the war ends, I plan to work hard with the hope of singing trot in Ukraine and Russia."

An official from the Embassy of Ukraine in Korea said, "We sincerely appreciate your special interest and efforts for peace in Ukraine."

Meanwhile, the songs from Kim's first album are available on various music streaming sites such as Melon, Naver, Kakao, Bugs, and YouTube Music.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.