Lee Sun-kyun's 'Far Away' from 'My Mister' Resurges in Popularity and Its Behind-the-Scenes Story

Lee Sun-kyun's rendition of 'Far Away' from the drama 'My Mister' is once again drawing public attention following singer Koo Chang-mo's mention on a broadcast. Sung in Lee Sun-kyun's characteristic low, calm voice, the song delivered a deep resonance without being flashy, and continues to be remembered by many even after the drama concluded. Koo Chang-mo recalled on MBN's 'Sokpuri Show Dongchimi' that the song saw a resurgence in popularity after Lee Sun-kyun sang it, leading to renewed interest in search terms like 'My Mister Lee Sun-kyun song,' 'Far Away original song,' and 'Koo Chang-mo Lee Sun-kyun.'

The original version of 'Far Away' was sung by Lee Seung-jae, with lyrics by Lee Eung-soo and music by Koo Chang-mo, released in 1984. Lee Sun-kyun's performance in 'My Mister' in 2018 introduced the song to a new generation. The character Park Dong-hoon in the drama was someone who suppressed his emotions rather than expressing them outwardly, so Lee Sun-kyun not singing was a directorial choice to maximize the character's personality. The production team worried that if the protagonist expressed emotions through singing, his 'suppressed sadness' might appear trivial, opting instead to convey emotions through breathing and footsteps.

Bloggers comment that 'Far Away' mirrored Park Dong-hoon's loneliness and warmth, and when sung in Lee Sun-kyun's voice, it felt as if Park Dong-hoon's inner thoughts were quietly flowing out. Furthermore, they found the behind-the-scenes story of why Lee Sun-kyun did not sing in the drama to be a compelling aspect of the production.