🎵 Song Overview
- Title: 잠 못 드는 밤 비는 내리고 (Sleepless Rainy Night)
- Artist: 김건모 (Gun-mo Kim)
- Released: 1992
- Genre: Ballad / R&B / Soul-influenced Korean Pop
In October 1992, as soon as Gun-mo made his debut with this track, the Korean public responded strongly to his refreshingly unique voice and sharply expressive singing style—unlike anything seen in the pop scene at the time. His album sales soared, and the song repeatedly became a top contender on KBS’s "Gayo Top 10" while securing the No.1 spot on SBS.
The momentum continued with his follow-up song "First Impression (첫인상)," which earned him the prestigious Golden Cup after five consecutive weeks at No.1 in November 1993. His music, which fused jazz, soul, and hip-hop into a lively melody, broke new ground in Korean pop, drawing attention for introducing a then-unfamiliar yet captivating sound.
His debut album sold 700,000 copies—an impressive figure for a rookie artist at the time—and he went on to sweep major rookie and popularity awards, including Best New Artist, Top 10 Artist, and Youth Favorite awards from all three major broadcast stations.
📖 What It's About
This song paints the quiet agony of sleepless nights filled with longing. As the rain falls, the singer reflects on a lost love, memories flooding in with every drop. It's about solitude, regret, and the kind of heartache that feels endless on a rainy night.
💬 Why I Love It
Gun-mo’s voice carries such depth and soul that you can almost feel the rain falling through his vocals. The melody is hauntingly simple, yet powerful, and the lyrics resonate deeply with anyone who's experienced heartbreak. It’s perfect for late-night listening, especially when it's raining outside.
The song was written and composed by Hyun-do Lee and Sung-soo Kim, members of the iconic duo Deux. It helped launch the ballad-R&B fusion trend in early 90s Korean pop.
