Una, a classical crossover vocalist based in Paris, France, has released a remastered album of "Arirang."
Her newly released remastered album "Arirang" is characterized by adding a touch of modern musical trends to its traditional melodies. The climax in the second half was inspired by the Bolero, a Spanish three-beat dance, and it is said that the musical elements of various countries, including France, were also incorporated into the track. It is a "Crossover Arirang" that combines the foundation of Korea's traditional Arirang with a Western classical feel.
An official from her agency stated, "By adding Western classical orchestral melodies and the Spanish Bolero to a unique melody that anyone can sing along to, it will be an album that people all over the world can resonate with."
Una's music is considered part of the classical crossover genre. She not only combines operas and classical pieces with pop music styles, but also interprets pop music using classical or vocal techniques. Building upon a classical foundation, she crosses over various genres, ranging from Western music like popera, chanson, and jazz, to Korean traditional folk songs. In Korea, she made her name known by singing "So in Love," the theme song for the SBS drama Love Story in Harvard.
She has been steadily releasing studio albums and singles while actively performing across Europe and in places like New York in the US. Notably, she showcases her distinct musical world by composing her own music to lyrics written in various languages, including French, English, and Korean.