Singers Jin Sori and Kim Dahyun took the stage on KBS1's 'Morning Yard' to deliver a heartfelt tribute to their father, the root and pillar who made them who they are.

The sisters recently appeared with their father, teacher Kim Bong-gon, on the Tuesday corner 'With the Talked-About Person' of KBS1's 'Morning Yard,' looking back on their journey of growth. Walking the path of artists while building the public's trust, the two opened the stage with a soulful 'Sarangga' to their father's steady janggu beat, and calmly unfolded the devotion of the family behind their musical achievements, alongside their identity as seventh-year artists.

Sisters Shining on Their Own Paths... From Miss Chunhyang to the Fourth Full-Length Album

Currently, the two are showing a distinct presence in their respective fields. Older sister Jin Sori is majoring in pansori at Dongguk University, and following her selection as '2026 Miss Chunhyang,' she has been cast in the musical 'Thousand-Year Flame, Kim Yu-sin,' expanding her scope of activity.

Younger sister Kim Dahyun, a third-year practical music student at Seoul Performing Arts High School facing college entrance exams, has been continuing her nationwide tour solo concerts since March. She recently released her fourth full-length album 'Emoticon,' participating in the work on all tracks, marking a new leap as a singer-songwriter.

Seven-Hour Round Trips... A Vocal Foundation Built from Age Four

Behind these solidly honed skills lies a journey of learning that began in childhood. Following his educational philosophy of learning traditional culture first before modern culture, teacher Kim Bong-gon began teaching his two daughters pansori when they were around four years old.

The two daughters built their vocal foundation by traveling across the country, making the grueling seven-hour round trips to Gwangju as well as visiting Busan, Daejeon, Cheongju, Seoul, Incheon, and even Jeongseon in Gangwon Province to learn Jeongseon Arirang. These steps of learning became the groundwork for the sisters to build their own musical worlds.

Family Time Hidden Behind the Stage... A Letter Delivered to Their Father

On the broadcast, the letter the sisters delivered to their father illuminated the family time hidden behind the glamorous stage. Jin Sori confessed that she now deeply realizes that the consideration and effort she took for granted as a child were all her father's patience and love. Kim Dahyun also expressed deep gratitude, saying she now understands the sacrifices her father, who seemed the strongest in the world, endured by laying down his own dreams to make his children, the new sprouts, blossom into flowers.

Third Place in the Netizens' Awards Female Singer Category... Voting Fervor Continues Until Month's End

Fans' support for Kim Dahyun is also evident in the September Netizens' Awards. Kim Dahyun currently ranks third in the female singer category, competing in the leading group. As she demonstrates musical growth through her nationwide tour and new album activities, this momentum is also translating into voting fervor.

With rankings still subject to change until the end of the month, this is a critical time for fans' steady voting participation. If the votes of fans supporting Kim Dahyun come together, there remains the possibility of surpassing the current third place and leaping to a higher ranking.

The achievements of Jin Sori and Kim Dahyun, who have quietly built their craft and blossomed in their places over seven years, go beyond mere talent, forged through long patience and sincerity. Attention is focused on whether Kim Dahyun, who grew up nourished by her family's love, will continue her rise in the Netizens' Awards female singer category on the strength of her fans' hearts.

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