“Like Youth of Those Days…Seventy Can Be Beautiful Too” — Why 72-Year-Old Kim Chang-wan Named His Song “Seventy”
Creatrip Team
a month ago
Kim Chang-wan, frontman of the legendary Korean band Sanulrim and now leader of Kim Chang-wan Band, released a new single “Seventy” after 10 years. At 72, he chose the English-styled title to avoid sounding like a lament about old age while highlighting that current moments remain beautiful and precious. The six-minute track blends folk, power ballad, psychedelic and progressive rock, carried by his understated yet powerful delivery. The single also includes a lively sing-along called “I Love You,” written to encourage crowd participation. Kim reflected on carrying Sanulrim’s musical spirit into his band as he approaches a 50th debut anniversary and said music helped him overcome pandemic-era helplessness; his artistic focus remains on love and peace. (Sanulrim: influential 1970s Korean rock band)
