<Interview> Meet DJ and trot singer Yang Ji-won of BTN's ”Romantic Radio I'm Yang Ji-won”

We met Yang Ji-won, who debuted in 2006 and has been a trot singer for 18 years, at the BTN Buddhist Broadcasting Studio and interviewed her about her activity plans.
Yang Ji-won started singing trot when she was 4 years old, and gained attention by appearing on various programs as a ``trot prodigy''. The status at this time
It is said that the number of concerts alone exceeded 5,000.At the age of 13, he received a love call from Nippon Columbia Records and started working as an enka singer, then returned to South Korea and performed in the country in 2013.
They made a comeback with the song "Ayaya". After discharging from the military in 2018, he returned with a new song "Asarabia". TV in 2020
He appeared on CHOSUN's ``Tomorrow is Mr. Trot'', but unfortunately he was eliminated after the 6th episode, and in 2023 he appeared on KBS's ``Mister Trot''.
Square Challenge! Appeared in the ``Dream Stage'' King Zhong King Battle. Q. When did you start appearing on the BTN Radio program “Hibiki”? From May 2021, the program “Romantic Radio” will be broadcast on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
I am broadcasting as a DJ of ``I'm Yang Ji-won''. I happened to come as a guest a year and a half ago, but I liked it so much that I decided to come as a special DJ.
I ended up appearing once or twice, but after that, many fans requested that Yang Ji-won be fixed.
, began broadcasting in earnest last year under the title ``Romantic Radio Yang Ji-won''. Q. How is it different from other broadcast programs?
It has a slightly religious flavor and aims to break stereotypes.
Currently, there are four DJs on the 7 o'clock program, but they have all moved away from the Buddhist broadcast, and a few more people are playing this YouTube channel.
We started with the hope that people would listen to this broadcast through the be channel. So now, many people who listen to BTN for the first time don't know if it's a Buddhist broadcast or not. Q.
When I listened to the song, it was from the 80's and 90's, but who chose the song? There are also songs that I recommend. There are parts where I consult with the writers, and there are parts where I am lacking that the production team works with.
There are some parts where you can ask for help. This is because the target audience is people in their 40s to 70s, and even older people in their 80s.
I am selecting songs for this purpose. There are no such radio broadcasts these days. Isn't it only broadcast for one year?
In order to create long-lasting broadcasts, I give meaning to songs that are easy to approach.
I will continue to do so. The repertoire is selected based on the historical background, season, and weather, and the atmosphere of the program is determined by the DJ's voice. That's why I am very particular about selecting songs.
I am very careful. Q.What are the good points? We monitored a lot of other broadcasts, but we wanted our broadcast to have a family-like atmosphere. And everyone can feel free to
I think he has put a lot of effort into breaking down the wall between DJs and listeners. So, while listening to the songs of the viewers and those who sent us letters, we
I've been thinking a lot about how I can introduce your letter to as many people as possible. The chosen person becomes the main character among many people. How happy would I be to be the main character?
Do you think so? That's how I become a DJ. Q. Are there any temple events or performances with BTN? yes. Last year, when I performed at about 30 places and participated in events, I realized that Buddhism
We needed a song about this, so we released a song called "Ferry". I planned this album entirely by myself, and also produced and composed the songs. Q.
Will the fan club members also participate in the temple events? Fan clubs operate systematically. Community and YouTube
If I advertise on my channel or homepage before broadcasting, many people will share and participate through Kakao Talk. For Buddhist events, buses are reserved for 200 to 300 people.
I am adding. Q. It seems like a lot has changed since appearing on KBS's "Morning Plaza"... "Morning Plaza Challenge! Dream Stage" is a one-hour live broadcast, so there is no editing. the singer has
I think this is a program that shows everything that is possible. Of the 1 hour live broadcast, only 7 to 10 minutes are given to the person in question. During those 10 minutes, I sang a song while introducing my life history.
Well, since it's an educational program, a lot of people really relate to it. That's why more and more people watch the program and look more closely at the parts of themselves that I was lacking in.
・Since the fan club was formed on the show ``Trot'', it seems like they have gained even more fans with their 5 consecutive wins. Q. Among the albums you have released so far,
Which song makes you feel the most love? It's a song called "Hometown Home". It's a song that can evoke nostalgia for the 70's and 80's, and while I was preparing it, I was writing a book.
I cried a lot and laughed a lot. In order to record, I needed to have enough money, but I couldn't prepare it, so I got a part-time job and asked for help from my fans.
It was a difficult time, but now that the song is being sung a little bit, I've grown attached to it. Q. Are you satisfied with last year's activities? Last year was really busy.
In particular, during the three months of September, October, and November, we were busy visiting around 140 locations. And a singer named Yang Ji-won
I think this was an opportunity for me to show you a lot of good parts. Q.
How do you spend your days when there are no performances? On days when there are no performances, I mainly work on songs. I have a work room and studio at home, so I'm currently trying to write as much as I can.
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