The Most Preferred Military Song by MZ Soldiers is 'Pureun Sonamu'
Classic "Going to the Frontline" Ranks Second
The military song "Pureun Sonamu" (Blue Pine) has been found to be the most preferred military song among MZ generation soldiers.
The Defense Media Agency's Defense Daily conducted a survey from February 22 to March 3 targeting 489 active-duty soldiers on the theme of "favorite military songs" and other military songs. The results revealed on the 25th that more than a quarter (27.6%) of all respondents chose Pureun Sonamu as the best military song.
Produced in 1997, Pureun Sonamu embodies the strong will of soldiers to fight to the end for the country, honoring the patriotic spirit of senior comrades. For MZ soldiers, it is one of the most frequently encountered and sung military songs during training camps and unit life. The song is characterized by easy-to-follow, lyrical lyrics and a grand yet sophisticated melodic progression.
Ranking second was "Jeonseoneul Ganda" (Going to the Frontline) (24.5%), a song that expresses the determination and resolve of soldiers going into battle while recalling comrades who died on the front lines. Its distinctive solemn melody and lyrics have earned it enduring love across generations.
Third place went to "Jeonwoo" (Comrade) (13.3%), known as the representative of the "Gubo (Running) Military Song," which centers on comradeship. Compared to other military songs, it is relatively short, making it easy to memorize and sing, with a rhythm that is easy to follow and lyrics that evoke memories of hardships shared with comrades, garnering much support. Fourth place was taken by "Arirang Gyore" (Arirang Nation) (8.0%), a military song created by incorporating the traditional Korean melody "Arirang" with the "pride of soldiers." It is regarded as a familiar yet patriotic song that inspires national pride.
Other rankings included 5th place "Jinjja Sanai" (Real Man) (4.9%), 6th place "Myeolgong-ui Hoetbul" (Torch of Annihilation) (4.7%), 7th place "Seungri-ui Hamseong" (Victory Shout) (4.1%), tied for 8th place "Jingunga" (Marching Song) (1.6%) and "Meotjin Sanai" (Cool Man) (1.6%), and 10th place "Joguk-eul Wihae" (For the Fatherland) (1.4%).
The survey also included questions about the "positive functions and effects of military songs." An overwhelming majority of 99.4% of participants responded that "military songs practically help boost soldiers' morale, unity, and combat will."
Based on the preferences for military songs confirmed among MZ soldiers in this survey, Defense Daily plans to produce a "military song MV (music video)" and release it on its YouTube channel. Through this, they aim to spread the value of military songs and contribute to enhancing soldiers' pride and the cohesion of the armed forces.
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Chae Il, head of the Defense Media Agency, stated, "Military songs are a core cultural content of our military that transcend generations, uplifting soldiers' morale and combat power while strengthening their spirit." He added, "We will continue to plan and produce various content using military songs to actively communicate with soldiers."
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