The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile – Music That Defines Life
A Night of Melodies with Yuhki Kuramoto and Other Musicians
A Love for Music as a Backdrop for Life
On March 13th, KBS 2TV’s ‘The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ brought together captivating performances under the theme ‘Our B.G.M’ featuring Yuhki Kuramoto, Choi Yuri, Newjeans, and KISS OF LIFE. These diverse teams joined forces to create a unique playlist, transcending the typical talk show format by conveying the essence of music itself.
A Gracious Host: Park Bo-gum
Park Bo-gum’s warm hosting style shone as he explored moments when music became the background music of life with the artists. His well-researched questions on the guest’s music and enhanced empathy brought viewers into a musical forest of discovery.
Particularly, Park Bo-gum’s humorous ad-libs and camaraderie enriched the guest performances, according to insiders.
A Legendary Pianist Opens
Yuhki Kuramoto, who has touched hearts globally for 55 years, opened the show. He enthusiastically accepted the invitation to ‘Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’, saying, “It’s refreshing to reconnect with a music program like ‘Lee So-ra’s Propose’ from 25 years ago.”
Kuramoto shared the creative stories behind his iconic pieces such as ‘Lake Louise’, reputedly composed in merely six minutes, and ‘Romance’, known from the film ‘A Bittersweet Life’. He and Park Bo-gum’s duet portrayed a seamless musical bond transcending generations and borders.
Enriching Moments With Choi Yuri
Singer-songwriter Choi Yuri, who has carefully built her music career, engaged in sincere conversation about emotions and language. Starting with ‘Forest’, her BGM for Park Bo-gum’s thesis, Yuri sparked a delightful discussion filled with laughter.
Claiming the broadcasts are her personal indulgence, she discussed her candid interaction with Park Bo-gum. Her shy response to his poetic praise was a touching moment.
Rising Band Newjeans
Newjeans embarked on their vibrant journey, performing with Park Bo-gum as the sixth star of ‘Starry Night’. From their unique team name to a lively two-person introduction with Bo-gum, their zestful performances, alongside stories of past disbandments and reunions, added another layer of depth to them.
KISS OF LIFE’s Energetic Performance
Summer queen KISS OF LIFE, celebrated for their vibrant spirit, also joined ‘Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’. Park Bo-gum paid homage to KISS OF LIFE while evidencing his knack for subtle and supportive hosting.
Additionally, a heartfelt confession from member Natty about her 10-year trainee life and Belle’s story of her daughter with Park Bo-gum as a son-in-law candidate drew interest.
Catch the vibrant and heartfelt music journey on ‘The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ airing March 13th at 11:20 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
