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“I have the confidence to show (what I’ve got)”
I met CNBLUE last month who came back with a new album. After discussing a few things, including the title track “You’re So Fine,” we went on to talking about variety shows. Jung Yonghwa revealed he will be appearing in MBC Infinite Challenge’s Wedding Singers and JTBC Sugar Man.
Coincidentally, both shows invited Jung as the arranger. Jung reinterpreted The Name’s “The Name” on Sugar Man, and formed Wedding Boys with Lee Joon and Yoon Doojoon at Kwanghee’s request and completed a wedding song.
At the time of the interview, Jung was filled with love for the two shows and were very confident of the songs he made. “Many places are looking to me for musical (activities). If I wasn’t ready, it would have been a burden, but I have the confidence I’ve bulit up so far, I’ve got a lot to show you.”
His confidence was right on. On ‘Sugar Man’, he maintained the emotions of the original ballad but incorporated reggae and jazz to create music with a twist. To his artistic arrangement, he added his own chorus and won the hearts of the teens and those in 30-40s to clench the final win.
Infinite Challenge is also receiving rave reviews. The midway checkup for the five ‘Wedding Singers’ teams were on the broadcast of May 14th. Jung Yonghwa, LJ, YDJ, and KH’s Wedding Boys team garnered absolute response from the audience. They prepared the stage with a beautifully incorporated version of “Marry You” and “The Proposal”. The reaction was so hot that they won no.1 out of the first three teams.
It’s a moment that once again showcased the true caliber of singer-songwriter Jung Yonghwa. It was possible because he has created CNBLUE’s own music all this time.