Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il Presents Surprise 'Serenade of Love'...Yongin Citizens Day Event Concludes Successfully

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Yongin Special City Mayor Lee Sang-il captured attention by presenting a surprise "serenade of love" to citizens.

The mayor took the stage at the Yongin Citizens Song Festival held at Yongin City Hall's Sky Plaza on October 1st as part of the "27th Yongin Citizens Day Event" and performed "A Wonderful Day in October."

"A Wonderful Day in October" is the signature song of baritone Kim Dong-gyul and an autumn-themed serenade of love.

The song was featured on the first album of Norwegian New Age duo "Secret Garden" and combined with lyrics by composer Han Kyung-hye and Kim Dong-gyul's arrangement, becoming the most iconic autumn song in Korea.

The mayor took the stage at the suggestion of the MC and created joyful memories with citizens who attended the Yongin Citizens Song Festival.

Citizens waved their hands in support of the mayor's performance and responded with enthusiastic applause.

The mayor said, "I, an amateur, have taken the stage with professional singers. Since today is the first day of October, I chose to sing 'A Wonderful Day in October,'" and added "I sincerely thank all those who prepared the Yongin Citizens Song Festival."

He continued, "Highly skilled competitors who broke through tough competition advanced to the finals. I hope you enjoy a wonderful time with our talented citizen singers."

The Yongin Citizens Song Festival, prepared by the Yongin Branch of the Korean Entertainment Arts Association, reached its 23rd edition this year.

The event received a great response with 156 teams participating in the preliminaries.

On this day, 15 finalists who passed the preliminaries showcased their talents and passion. The event was further enriched by the mayor's surprise performance and congratulatory performances by invited singers Song Dae-gwan, Woo Hyun-jung, and Hyanggi.

With the conclusion of the Yongin Citizens Song Festival, the 27th Yongin Citizens Day Event and the 3rd Yongin Lifelong Learning Expo also came to an end.

The event, held over two days from September 30th, attracted approximately 10,000 citizens who enjoyed the festive atmosphere.

In addition to performances featuring popular singers and local artists, the event featured exhibitions, flea markets, and approximately 70 experiential booths, making for an enjoyable outing.