The Melodies Embraced for a Lifetime Flow with Sharing... Daegu Veteran Musicians "Oldies but Goodies" to Hold Charity Busking at Suseong Lake on the 11th

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The veteran musicians who have filled the nights at Suseong Lake in Daegu with moving performances are continuing their warm melodies of sharing for the local community.

On October 11 at 6:30 p.m., the band “Oldies but Goodies,” led by Gukshin Yang (72), whose 45-year musical journey was introduced in January of this year by this publication (The Boy from Jongno, Daegu, Yang Gukshin, Embracing the Beatles to Become a Legend of Suseong Lake), will hold a charity busking performance at Stage 2 Pocket in Suseong Lake, Daegu.

Following coverage by our publication, Leader Gukshin Yang and the band members resolved to devote the remainder of their lives to music volunteer work and acts of sharing. Despite the sweltering summer heat, they continued to perform consistently, holding over ten large and small busking sessions, including the event on July 12.

Performance on July 12th. (From right) guitarist Jin-Kyu Lim (70), drummer Kyu-Ho Lee (73), singer Jiwoo Kim, leader Gukshin Yang (72), guest musician. Provided by Oldies But Goodies

They have continued their commitment to sharing by donating all of the funds raised from performances, providing free meals to attendees and citizens, and contributing to charitable funds for neighbors in need.

This upcoming performance by Oldies but Goodies will feature local veteran musicians and singers, ranging from their 60s to 70s, who have spent more than half their lives on stage, delivering a sophisticated and high-quality sound.

Singer Jiwoo Kim, who debuted in 1982 and released numerous albums, including “Goodbye Without Tears,” “Foggy Riverside Road,” and “Day After Day,” joins the group to add depth to the vocals. Drummer Kyuho Lee (73), with more than 50 years of experience, brings a solid rhythm to the performance.

Singer Jiwoo Kim (left), who has always dreamed of the top despite not having a glamorous past, is pictured together with singer Hye Eun Lee, with whom she was active in the same era. Jiwoo Kim currently runs the live cafe "Volume" in Daegu and sings every single day without fail. Provided by Jiwoo Kim's fan club

Kyuho Lee is a renowned musician who has graced iconic local stages—from performing for the US 8th Army in Daegu (Camp Walker, Camp Henry, etc.) to venues such as Hanil Nightclub, Suseong Nightclub, Kumho Hotel, and Royal Hotel. He now leads drum and Latin percussion lessons, as well as singing classes, in Suseong District, Daegu, promoting music in everyday life.

Guitarist Jin-kyu Lim (70), who has also shaped the sound of this musical era, further enhances the performance’s quality with his polished and rich playing, built from major stages such as the Seoul Hyatt Hotel and Myeongdong Holiday.

Mr. Kyuho Lee (73), who has lived his entire life as a percussionist since his teenage years, operates the 'Hoban Busking Music School' in Suseong District, Daegu. Here, he offers lessons in drums and Latin percussion, as well as piano and vocal classes, dedicating himself to the development of local music and nurturing future talents. Photo by Kyuho Lee

In addition to them, other veteran musicians with 40 to 50 years of experience have joined together to create a truly heartfelt stage for the audience.

On September 27, too, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., Oldies but Goodies delivered an inspiring three-hour performance for citizens at Suseong Lake. The group will return to the stage once again on October 11 to create another emotionally resonant experience.

Jiseokin (resident of Buk-gu, Daegu), who attends every performance, shared, "I've been deeply touched by the lives and music of Oldies but Goodies, who have dedicated themselves to a singular musical path. Every time I watch their profound performances, the sincerity of these veteran musicians moves me greatly. I hope the culture of sharing exemplified by them spreads even further throughout the community."

Yang Gukshin (third from the left) donates the entire amount raised through the performance last February to Kim Daegwon, Mayor of Daegu Suseong District (fourth from the left). Photo provided by Oldies but Goodies

There is growing anticipation that the seasoned musical confessions and tireless passion for sharing of these lifelong underground musicians, who have devoted themselves to communicating with the world, will once again fill Suseong Lake with warmth.

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