[MUSIC] Arirang(5)

“Arirang" – Korean Folk Song



'반 클라이번 우승' 임윤찬 피아니스트의 아리랑


The song is a traditional Korean song called ‘Arirang.’ Although not official, this song is like the national anthem of South Korea. It is sung at almost every event, movies are named after it, and even a popular broadcasting station is named after the song.

There are many interpretations, translations, and versions of this song, but the basic meaning of this song is about the love between two people and how they are longing for eachother, and after the longing, a reunion happens between the two. The song is about this deep sorrow and longing for something or someone but doesn’t have to be related to love between two people.

For example, the movie Arirang from 1926 is about a freedom fighter trying to resist Japanese imperialism. This movie describes the sorrow and longing for freedom, and it shows a love for their country while also being hopeful for regaining their freedom.

This song is an anthem of Han. Like Han, Arirang is embedded in the blood of the Korean people. Both Han and Arirang describe the sorrow of the Korean people, but also show the hope for happiness and peace.

Like Han, Arirang has many different interpretations and meanings, and can easily be molded to fit a certain feeling in Korean society.

For example, in the 1926 film about a Korean freedom fighter, Arirang describes the longing for freedom and hope to be reunited with their freedom again. Arirang uses the idea and emotions of Han and puts it into a song to be used when the Korean people need it.


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