“‘I Am a Firefly’ Original Composer Jeong Jung-sik Joins ‘Same Bed Different Dreams 2’
On the May 5th broadcast of SBS’s ‘Same Bed Different Dreams Season 2 – You Are My Destiny’ (hereafter ‘Same Bed Different Dreams 2’), singer Jeong Jung-sik, the original composer of the mega-hit song ‘I Am a Firefly’ and a jackpot winner of copyright royalties, will join as a new fate couple, revealing for the first time the daily life of the couple five months before their wedding.
Jeong candidly disclosed his copyright revenue from the mega-hit ‘I Am a Firefly’, which continues to rank high on music charts, garnering attention. Curious about the song’s ongoing success, people remarked on the significant copyright earnings, and Jeong revealed, “It’s still being sold in other countries.” As MCs expressed their amazement at his transformative success, the airing of Jeong’s home, filled with scattered laundry and dust, exposed the modest life of a copyright millionaire, drawing attention. Appearing in a laid-back sleeveless attire and carefree hairstyle, Jeong’s unabashed daily life shocked special MC Yuk Jung-wan, known as ‘the original messy guy.’ Additionally, with no trace of his fiancée in the house, MCs speculated amusingly, “Are you looking for a bride?” triggering self-marriage rumors.
Meanwhile, Jeong’s continuous expressions of affection towards singer Hwang Garam evoked laughter. Hwang Garam was pivotal in the comeback of ‘I Am a Firefly’ four years post-release, a song initially cherished only by niche audiences. Jeong checked on Garam’s wellbeing and humorously referred to him as a lifeline, obsessively monitoring the song’s chart rankings. He even prepared medicinal herbs for Garam, causing amusement. Previously, Garam unveiled his life amidst casual jobs and winter homelessness, paralleling Jeong’s own early struggles before becoming known for ‘the national healing song,’ from subway antenna work to foot massages for pub patrons, making a striking revelation of hardship.
Furthermore, known for his realistic and straightforward lyrics reflecting the ‘Nth generation’ who put off conventional milestones, Jeong stated, “I used to think I couldn’t pursue marriage and music simultaneously, but I decided to marry because I didn’t want to part with her,” introducing his fiancée for the first time. The arrival of his fiancée, who changed Jeong’s stance on marriage, left MCs stunned by her graceful and kind appearance. However, an unprecedented crisis looms five months before their wedding. Jeong confessed, “Marriage isn’t easy. The first ten minutes are good,” sharing experiences of near breakups and stirring empathy among the ‘Nth generation’ with real marriage concerns. Observers are intrigued by what could have happened to the couple, a mere five months away from getting married.”