Moon Geun-young moved by high schooler's soulful ballad

SBS's new Monday variety program 'Our Ballad 2' has released a preview of a high school freshman's performance ahead of its premiere. The video captures the participant singing about the aftermath of love and the emotional reactions of the cast members.

A high school freshman's song of loss

In the released clip, the high school freshman performs a song centered on the void left after a breakup. Through the lyrics, the participant conveys the journey of falling in love and the subsequent way the world and oneself lose their luster once that love ends. According to the video's transcript, the participant describes the aftermath of love as 'one thing that is utterly incomprehensible,' infusing the song with a profound sense of loneliness. The lyrics express the agony of not knowing if one will ever love again, suggesting that when love ends, the world itself feels as though it has reached its end.

Moon Geun-young: "I wanted to give them a hug"

Cast member Moon Geun-young shared her emotional response to the performance. In the video, Moon expressed wonder at how a high school freshman could grasp such deep loneliness at such a young age. Noting the sharp contrast between the participant's youth and their profound sensibility, Moon stated that she felt a strong urge to give the student a tight hug.

The new SBS Monday variety show 'Our Ballad 2' is scheduled to premiere on October 5 at 10 PM.