📚 『Oppa Namjin』 📚
From ‘Original Oppa’ to ‘Eternal Oppa’
✒️ On Table
They produced singer Nam Jin's documentary film [Oppa, Nam Jin] and are an entertainer content group that writes books and films.
📚Table of Contents
prologue
Why is it ‘Namjin’ now?
1. My older brother is a windbreaker
The birth of Korean popular music
2. Tears of Mokpo
Kim Nam-jin, the child of liberation, was born in Mokpo.
3. Oh! carol
A rich boy who fell in love with the ‘8th US Army Show’
4. Seoul Purei Boy
Debut of ‘Singer Nam Jin’
5. Dating No. 0
First hit song, first banned song
6. Did I come to cry?
The birth of ‘popular singer Nam Jin’
7. Heartbreaking
From popular singer to top star
8. Good Morning Vietnam
‘Korea’s Elvis’ dispatched to Vietnam
9. With you
The birth of Korea’s original ‘Oppa Unit’
10. Two suns
Namjin vs Na Hoonah
11. The music stops
Going to the U.S. and merging broadcasts
12. Empty cup
The emergence of Cho Yong-pil and Nam Jin’s return to exile
13. Nest
The splendid revival of ‘Namjin Oppa’
14. It's me
Second heyday and revival of trot craze
15. My brother is still alive
Singer Nam Jin and human Nam Jin
epilogue
Namjin’s last stage is
🔖Oppa Nam Jin: A living legend in Korean pop music history
『Oppa Namjin』 is more than just an autobiography, it is a valuable book that looks at the 100-year history of Korean popular music. This book, written by Ontable, records Nam Jin's colorful life from the release of his first album to his activities as a movie actor, his service in the Marine Corps and deployment to the Vietnam War, and his second heyday after returning to study abroad in the United States. Through this, readers can go beyond Nam Jin's personal story and understand the history of Korean popular music in which he was involved.
🔖Why is it Namjin now?
The first chapter of the book begins by raising the question of why we are covering the South Jin now. Many people think they know Nam Jin well, but few people have a deep understanding of his life and music career. Through his story, you can get a glimpse into the evolution of Korean popular music, which is inseparable from Nam Jin's life.
🔖Nam Jin’s life and music life
Nam Jin's life unfolded in the whirlpool of modern Korean history. Born in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do in 1945, he grew up in a wealthy family and became obsessed with music and theater at an early age. After debuting as ‘Seoul Furey Boy’ in 1965, he immediately gained popularity and began his career as ‘Singer Nam Jin’. His early hits captured the hearts of the public, which was a major factor in him being called the originator of the 'oppa unit'.
🔖Two suns, Namjin and Na Hoonah
The rivalry between Nam Jin and Na Hoon-ah, who divided the Korean music industry in the 1970s, is an important part of popular music history. The book interestingly describes the competition between these two giants and the resulting development of Korean popular music. This goes beyond simple competition and shows the trends and changes of the times through music.
🔖Slump and comeback
During the Fifth Republic in the 1980s, Namjin suffered a slump due to the merger and abolition of broadcasting. However, after democratization, he made a comeback and continues to be active in the 21st century. In particular, songs such as ‘Nest’ and ‘It’s Me’ clearly demonstrate his musical talent and passion.
🔖Ongoing challenge
Namjin’s challenge is currently ongoing. Even at the age of 79, he is still actively working as an active singer. The dinner show held in 2024 to mark the 60th anniversary of his debut proves his continued popularity and once again confirms that Namjin is a living witness in the music industry.
🔖Epilogue: Eternal Brother
In the epilogue, Namjin describes himself as a ‘lucky man’ and expresses his gratitude for his life and music. This reminds us that Nam Jin is more than just a singer, but an indispensable and important figure in the history of Korean popular music.
✍🏻『Oppa Nam Jin』 is a valuable book that provides a glimpse into the history of Korean popular music through Nam Jin's life. Through Nam Jin's influence on Korean popular music and his colorful life story, readers will experience not just a singer's story, but a page of Korean modern history. This book is recommended not only to fans of Nam Jin, but also to anyone interested in Korean pop music.
📖Published by Sangsang Publishing