The original singer of the song "Hope" is Kelly Chen.
"Hope" is a song sung by Kelly Chen and the theme song of the Chinese version of the TV series "Dae Jang Geum".
In 2005, "Dae Jang Geum" swept through most of Asia. The drama tells the story of how a strange woman Seo Jang Geum became the first female imperial doctor in the history of the Joseon Dynasty through her own efforts. The story that gave him the title "Dae Jang Geum".
The original Korean Dae Jang Geum theme song "ONARA" was written and composed by Im Se-hyun, with Korean vocals by Kim Ji-hyun, Baek Bo-hyun and Kim No-hee. The theme song of the Hong Kong version was renamed "Hope", with lyrics written by Zheng Yinglun and Kelly Chen's Cantonese vocals.
The theme song of the Taiwan version was renamed "Baby", with lyrics written by Shi Li and Angela Chang singing the lead vocal in Mandarin. The theme song of the mainland China version still maintains its original name, with lyrics written by Li Wenjun and sung by Tang Can in Mandarin. The theme song of "Dae Jang Geum" was included by Hunan Satellite TV.
Appreciation of the song "Hope"
This song is the theme song of the Chinese version of the TV series "Dae Jang Geum". It was composed by Korean musician Im Se-hyun. After watching the play, Im Se-jae was inspired by the fate and fighting spirit of the heroine Jang Geum and composed the song. He hopes to express the emotions of the Korean nation through this song.
After learning about the drama "Dae Jang Geum", Kelly Chen hopes to use the drama's ratings to increase her popularity in mainland China. So, I bought the singing rights of the Chinese version of the song.
The lyrics of "Hope" describe a heart that overcomes all difficulties to achieve dreams, inspiring listeners to work hard. The joyful yet melancholy melody of the song firmly captures the hearts of the audience, accurately and profoundly integrating the essence of Korean traditional culture with social feelings.
It sounds very close, but it also makes people feel a little inexplicable sadness, but at the same time, it makes people feel as comfortable as going home.