'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' Hong Kyung-min: 'I Sang 'Shaken Friendship' as a Wedding 축가'

South Korean singer Hong Kyung-min shared a surprising anecdote on the SBS variety show "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny." Known for his 30-year career and hit song "Shaken Friendship" (흔들린 우정), Hong revealed that he has performed this particular song as a 축가, or celebratory song, at weddings.

This revelation caused a stir among the show's hosts and guests. Lee Ji-hye, in particular, expressed astonishment, pointing out that the song's lyrics are about a man developing feelings for his friend's girlfriend. The premise seemed incongruous with the celebratory nature of a wedding.

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I also thought at first, 'How can I do this?' but I adapted it for the wedding. If you change the lyrics, it's okay.

Hong Kyung-min, however, explained his approach. He admitted to initial hesitation about performing the song in such a context but found a solution by adapting the lyrics. "If you change the lyrics, it's okay," he stated, indicating that he modified the words to be appropriate for a wedding ceremony. He also mentioned that "Shaken Friendship" remains his most powerful hit, often overshadowing his other songs, and he has been singing it for 26 years.

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As a wedding 축가? Aren't the lyrics about liking a friend's girlfriend?