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Although Shaun took a break from music, while in the military, he still remained one of the Top 10 Most Streamed Male K-Pop Artists Globally in Spotify 2020. The artist confessed that it didn’t feel real when he saw the numbers. Listening to the story around him, he realized that the number of ‘Way Back Home’ streaming had reached nearly 200M at that time and it felt unreal. Although his music cannot be limited to one specific genre, his ardent, mellifluous voice especially makes his songs a go-to, during times when you wish to dwell in to world of mellow and comfy music.
The newly found star wanted to keep his fans happy so he prepared another EP ‘Annyeong’ which was released in his absence. Fortunately, his fans turned the tables and his song ‘Way Back Home’found its way to many places. In order to achieve maximum realism in telling the true story of a housewife accused of drug trafficking in Martinique, the film was shot in the Caribbean-a first for a Korean movie-and two other countries, Korea, and France. It is filled with locations never before attempted in Korean cinema, such as Dominica's Najayo Prison, Paris' Orly Airport, the Korean Embassy to France, and the Caribbean.
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With Jong-bae gradually growing despondent following their financial turmoil, Jeong-yeon makes the hard decision to do a job for a seedy acquaintance. She agrees to deliver diamonds from Paris to Seoul, which she thought would be legal. Jeong-yeon arrives in France, but as soon as she sets foot in Orly Airport she is arrested and police discover more than 30 kilograms of cocaine in her bag. Back in Korea, her husband does his best to get through to the diplomats and secure her passage home.
He recently made a comeback with double singles #0055b7 and we were excited to be able to interview the talented artist as he greeted us with, ‘Namaste’ and introduced himself as, SHAUN- singer/songwriter, DJ as well as producer. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. The story itself it very dark because it is based on true events . But because of the fact that it is based on true events it wil emotionally move you. I cried, sat on the tip of my seat, held my breath and I could feel the despair and anger. An investigation by DCTOM Entertainment found no evidence of chart manipulation, but rather that the song steadily climbed the charts due to people gaining interest in it.
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It is based on the true story of an ordinary Korean housewife who was imprisoned in Martinique for two years after being wrongfully accused of drug smuggling at a Paris airport. Shaun’s debut as an artist happened back in 2010 as he started off as band member for the indie band, The Koxx. He released his first solo EP ‘Take On’ in 2018 and that was when the title song ‘Way Back Home’ made its way no.1 in the charts, not just in South Korea but in Vietnam as well. Kim Yun Ho, the singer behind the viral song ‘Way Back Home,’ famously known as Shaun, received a very appreciable amount of home as well as international fame not just among K-POP fans but also among non-K-POP fans.
She finally returned to Korea two years later on 18 November 2006. Her friend was eventually arrested as well and sentenced to serve 10 years in jail. Jang's story was later featured on In Depth 60 Minutes, a KBS investigative-documentary show, in 2006. In 2013, Jang published the book Lost Days, recounting her ordeal and her life after returning from prison, particularly her difficult re-adjustment to Korean society and the ostracism she and her two daughters faced. The #0055B7 album consists of two tracks, ‘Blue’ and ‘Closed Ending.’It also has a 2CD merchandise package ‘Traveler’ which includes these double-singles as well as all the other tracks.
Way Back Home (Shaun song)
The seller has specified an extended handling time for this item. After getting caught at Orly, Jang was jailed near Paris for three months awaiting trial. Then, after being found guilty, she was sent to a prison in French-administered Martinique in the Caribbean.
Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. "Way Back Home" is not only one of the saddest films I have ever seen , but one of the best films I have ever seen period. Jeon Do Yeon delivers an outstandingly incredible emotional powerhouse performance once again and deserves an Oscar . The score is breathtakingly beautiful and heartbreaking , the cinematography is personal and brilliantly handled , and the story/screenplay will have you hooked within minutes of the opening title. When asked how is ‘#0055b7’ different from his previous work, both in terms of production and as an artist, Shaun shares that he took part in the lyrics a little bit more.
He expressed that before he joined the army, he was having a dark time because of the issues that he went through and as it was something that he had never faced before, it had drained him. Thus, listening to their stories, he felt loved as a musician who made the music and also felt grateful to the people who told him the stories and the memories. Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Apart from that, from a very young age, he has been a music lover, listening to tracks by rock band artists like U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers and he had also debuted as a part of ‘The Koxx’, an indie rock band. It thus won’t be a surprise if his future projects continues to have rock elements but then again, with Shaun, any kind of music can be expected. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors.
His new single ‘Closed Ending’ is an exception, as it is a reminder of ‘Way Back Home’ with the same soothing melody and Shaun shared the story behind why he made this exception. "Way Back Home" grew in popularity first in the Korean dance community through social media posts and fans sharing videos of Shaun's live performances at clubs and festivals. Specifically, the song was posted on a prominent Facebook page for music recommendations. The song and its videos eventually went viral, and the song appeared on digital trending charts. "Way Back Home" gradually gained playtime as the background music of cafes and TV shows as well as some celebrity promotions.
This is the first time a Korean film was shot in the Caribbean, as well as the first to feature actual guards and prisoners as supporting characters. Filming took place over three weeks at a women's prison in Martinique. Connect with us onInstagramTwitterYouTubefor more content, interviews & news. Sellers declare the item's customs value and must comply with customs declaration laws. Meanwhile on July 18, Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment stated that he would request an investigation from South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Fair Trade Commission.
The film staff invested vast amounts of time in finding locations and obtaining permits. For example, it took nearly two years to secure the permit to shoot in the Najayo women's prison, and filming took place on a tight 6-day schedule. As he wanted to keep pursuing music and reach out to his fans, he kept his words of having a comeback as soon as he was released from military this year. Although Shaun has not been shy to talk about how he actively tries and avoids writing music similar to his previous hits or even replicating its success.
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