An evening of euphoria with E-Sang
A concert hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, took place in the heart of Dhaka -- Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, on Saturday, 1st October 2022. Korean Band E-Sang, who won a Korean Folk Song Talent TV Show, blessed the Bangladeshi Kopp fans with their mesmerizing performance.
The show was inaugurated with both countries' national anthem, followed by the opening speech by RTV's CEO, Syed Ashik Rahman, Director & CEO of Hyundai Bangladesh, Mutassim Daiaan, RTV's Chairman & MP, Morshed Alam.
His Excellency, Lee Jang Keun, the Ambassador of Korea in Bangladesh, who greeted the audience with Bengali words and irresistible charm.
Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation, Atiqul Islam, welcomed the band E-Sang, while singing short verses of Bengali songs himself.
E-Sang performed a line-up of songs, infused with theirenergetic charisma. Their original, "Sarang-Ga", which tells the narrative of a lady courtesan and a male high officer in the chosen dynasty, was breathtaking to listen to.
Traditional Korean folk song "Arirang" depicted love in a mournful way, while "Sa-Seol Nanbong-Ga" celebrated it humorously. They also encouraged people to relax in the midst of their frantic everyday lives by performing the song, "Urban Flute".
"The Dance in the Rhythm" was initially performed by Kim Wan-sun, a Korean pop singer. However, E-Sang integrated traditional folk song rhythm and atmosphere with a Korean traditional percussion quartet to add their unique touch to the song.
"Moon Song" conveys optimism for a brighter future, similar to a full moon, as well as relief to individuals who are bored with their daily lives. The breezy ballad was also performed by E-Sang in the final round of the Korean Folk Song Talent TV Show "Pungrye Daejang."
To top it all off, the talented band tugged at the heart-strings, after singing "Ami Banglay Gaan Gai", with the same level of ingenuity and soulfulness as any Bengali speaking person would.
The performers and organizers exchanged warm greetings before the event came to a close – a memorable one for not only enthusiasts of Korean culture, but music lovers in general.