The young son asked his mother with limpid eyes after singing with his mother.
“Mom, you sing so well. Why didn’t you become a singer?”
His mother smiled and answered to his unexpected question.
“I dreamed of being a singer once, but your grandfather was opposed to it so much…”
The boy promised to his mother who smiled, but slurred her words at the end.
“Mom! I’ll be successful and achieve your dreams for you. I promise.”
About 10 years since this promise, she received a phone call from her son at the end of the year.
“Mom, won’t you sing a song with me at my concert?”
At first when she heard his son’s words over the phone, she thought he was joking. Her son continued to talk.
“Mom, do you remember? The promise I made you to sing with you on the stage when I become a successful singer. I will be really happy if you would be a guest for my concert.”
Her son’s voice was a little bit shaky. But she shook her head at the unexpected suggestion.
“I know what you mean, but you know I can’t sing well as I once could. Don’t you know that better than I do? I’m thankful and happy just at the fact you remembered the promise you made such a long time ago that I’d forgotten about.”
But her son was stubborn. She asked him over and over.
“Won’t I ruin your concert? It’s true that I dreamed of being a singer, but I’ve never been on stage before…”
“Don’t worry. You can do better than me. I want to make your dream come true.”
January 1st 12am, 2013.
K-pop star Kim Junsu(XIA)’s solo concert was at the peak at COEX Hall D, Samsung-dong, Seoul. 7000 fans filling in the venue with red lights made their wishes for the new year, wished luck and blessings.
Kim Junsu took a sip of water on the stage.
“I am about to achieve my dream right here today. It is both my dream since my childhood and hers too. My dream is finally coming true today. She probably will be shaking with anxiety behind the stage. Please give her a round of applause and loud cheers.”
The audience began to stir. Curiosity was aroused about who he is introducing. Everyone thought a surprise guest would appear on the stage like any other concerts. ‘Dream of Goose’ started to flow with the sound of the piano.
At that time an unfamiliar middle-aged woman entered the stage with a microphone. The woman standing in the spotlight was Kim Junsu’s mother Yoon Youngmi-ssi. It was a surprising guest, against everyone’s expectation. The mother and the son sang ‘Dream of Goose’ passionately while holding hands. The son beat time with his hands for his nervous mother.
When the song was over, Yoon-ssi shed tears and said, “I’m so thankful to my son who kept the promise he made when he was a child and made my dream true.” The son hugged her without saying anything. Then he escorted his mother backstage.
The son had treasured his ‘mother’s dream’ that she had to give up due to her family’s opposition in his heart. He wanted to give back her ‘lost dream’ as his concert.
So he chose ‘Dream of Goose’ to sing. To deliver a hopeful message to his fans that even a ragged, abandoned dream can cross the wall and soar high into the sky. That even the heavy world will never be able to tie you down. To imagine smiling together at the end of life.
It seemed that their heart touched the audience. One by one, the audience that has been watching the stage started to wipe their tears. All fans said “It was the most beautiful and touching stage in this concert,” and continued, “They embraced the venue warmly with that one song.”
Fans also said, “Their vocals weren’t just technically excellent. Their voices and emotions go so well together, so their chord and tone were in harmony.” More than anything, it was touching to hear a fan saying “Watching the performance, it made me think back what my parent’s wish is and what did I do to achieve it.”
Kim Junsu’s ‘Ballad&Musical Concert’ that was held from December 29th to 31th at COEX, Seoul had a story of the stages he had dreamt of in his childhood and meeting himself who achieved his dreams. However, to Kim Junsu, it was a meaningful concert because not only his dream was achieved, but he also kept the promise he made to his mother when he was a child and helped her mother’s dream to come true. As fans’ dreams were also painted over, they made the best harmony on earth.
Watching his mother’s dream come true while Junsu watched his mother keeping her own dreams in her heart and working hard only for her son’s success. Maybe this was Kim Junsu’s dream too. A beautiful fairy tale-like story of a successful son achieving his mother’s dream became a reality at the very first moment of the first day of 2013, on Kim Junsu’s stage.
●This article was written via a phone interview with Kim Junsu’s mother Yoon Youngmi-ssi after the concert was over.
Credit: Today Korea
Translated and Shared by: XIAH Press
I’m tearing up a little… :’) Junsu is such a wonderful son. That was so kind of him! I’m tempted to buy the DVD just to watch this moment.
Sooo speechless.. Shed tears..
I won’t stop dreaming then..
Kim Junsu Daebak!
Kim Mama Daebak!
So happy for both of you.
JYJ, fighting
Kim Mama lol
So cute!! It’s the first time I cried reading something like this… That’s so sweet!! I just can’t think of anything more to say ;(
thats the special love of mother and child!
Our Junsu :’)
OMg Junsu is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet and cute, it really is a very loving son
This really touches my heart … and of cos, surely touch all the readers’ heart.
The most touching line for me is “Watching the performance, it made me think back what my parent’s wish is and what did I do to achieve it.”
Junsu is a good son to his mother … ^ ^
Wahh…i felt like crying..so touching…this makes me think about my mom…and what i can do to make her happy now…
TTT_____TTT
This gives me goosebump!!! so touching. It’s been so long and he never forgets the promise…
It’s a huge mission for Our Junsu !! You’re not only a successful singer , you also the best son in this world ^^
You’re a good son and you used 10 years to built up you career to be a successful singer !!
The most important is you still remember this promise to your Mom to make her dream come true !!
You can do this & done already ^^
How can we find another boy like you can treat everyone feel so comfortable ?
So proud of you Junsu ah ^^
V@_^V
Is there a fan cam uploaded in the net on the mom and son song? I can’t stop crying. If none then I’ll wait patiently for the DVD.
Here’s one:
And there’s another fancam (3rd from the top) on the post: http://jyj3.net/2013/01/02/fancams-121231-junsu-in-xia-ballad-musical-concert-day-3-part-4/
Thanks so much for the quick response to my request. One of the many reasons I love JYJ is their love and respect to their parents. Both Jaejoong and Yuchun brought their parents in the awards night-their very important night. I know how their parents love them and are very proud of them and they respond to their love. The JYJ guys were not afraid to show the world their devotion to them. Surely JYJ will live long to show their love to their parents and fans. Cheers.
Hi sis@Tiffany
how are you sis ^__________^
thank you very much for fancam… I think Junsu ‘s Mom and Junsu have the voice quite similar ^^ they mix so well !
There isn’t a direct reply button for your message @anva, I hope you see this!
Bogoshipda! I hope you’re doing well! ^_____^
You’re so right, their duet was really special and beautiful.
thankyyouuuuu
Damn i cant bliv I have tears on my eyes while readin. Junsu u da best son.
Just finished reading this…and I’m crying right now, there I said it. Now I miss my mom so much. She lives 10 thousand miles away from me. Mommiiiiiiiiiieeeeee!!!
Su, you’re the best son any mother would love to have. I can’t imagine how proud your mother (or father, brother, and us fans) feels.
wow i would love to see that in real! I love you jun-chan!!
Junsu never forgot his promise to a Mom who always supported her sons dream! What wonderful way to thank Junsu’s lovely Mom
junsu and his mom, lovely family :’)
fancam links anyone? >< i cant find any
So beautiful! What a special moment for Junsu to pay tribute to his mom. I’m sure it will be a very treasured memory!
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I’m tearing while reading this… Dear Junsu,you’re such a wonderful son any mother would like to have. Is it to much if i dream i would like to iave a son like you?^^
Junsu….so touched reading this..what a filial and loving son..huhuhu, so touched.. No wonder when i watch the fancams, i thought something abt that performance with mom just made it so amazing..that performance with mum was the one that struck me
among all other songs..
If i cannot have Junsu, can i ask for a son like junsu then?
that exactly what I hope either.. haha..
Junsu-yah, you make every one of us proud with what you do. Continue building bigger dreams.
Oh I’ve been a xiahpwa for 6 years, and being proud every single seconds loving him, and this story has signed me a lifetime contract of being a xiahpwa…
I thot I would never feel prouder than I’ve already been. I was wrong…saranghae, Junsuyah.
beautiful
very touching..very inspiring.. junsu is also same age with me. im happy to see that he’s successful now and he keep his promise to his mom. i adore you so much. hope we meet soon.
Junsu T__T
u so adorable son..
and Junsu’s mom sing much better than ‘some-idol..*coughkbsyrendcough*
T-T this is so touching…ohhh i love my mama!! hehehe ~~ u’re really an awesome and good son dear Kim Junsu!! =D
20121231 was just the best time for this mother-son stage.
Some 26 years ago this mom just gave birth to twin sons,
today though sons’ career are under reconstruction,
their common dream are the fuel to go forward.
Without grand stage nor commercial sponsors,
this concert was very successful.
No matter how culture differ, mother-son relationship is the most precious of all.
I wish Junsu’s struggling story motivates other young adults,
especially over 1 m college students in Korea who chose
to file semester off to avoid become jobless in the society
after graduation.
*Junsu , some 26 years later, your mom/ papa will not be as strong as today,
and no longer able to fly with you from here & there,
pls treat them well during their old days,
and truly wish you will be surrounded by your own spouse & children.
Best best blessing from noona.
Proud of you Xia Junsu .
So he chose ‘Dream of Goose’ to sing. To deliver a hopeful message to his fans that even a ragged, abandoned dream can cross the wall and soar high into the sky. That even the heavy world will never be able to tie you down. To imagine smiling together at the end of life.
so beautiful…
i’m so proud to be ur fan junsu babe. <3
This is so touching! Junsu never forgot the promise he made to his mother! And mama Kim can sing! Okay, Mrs. Kim, are you going to take singing lessons now? I can see you singing at the hotel opening on Jeju island! It’s not too late–you could have a singing career of your own!
Wonderful!
Filial son!! An example to us, even though we might not be famous, we can still repay our parents for their love in whatever way’s we can… *claps hands*
i remember junsu used to say that the one who coaches him to sing before he entered sm was his mother ^^
at first, i thought why didnt he lower down his singing to match his mother? then i remember that he look up to his mother way so much as an inspiration to do that. i love how he gave his all when singing with her.
Huwaaaaa…..I’m so touched!This story can make a movie and Junsu is the hero..such a good son junsu yahhh….
I’m crying right now ..
Junsu and mom, made my day…!!!!
What an awesome son she raised! I would have loved to see that moment too.
woow ..my sweetness ^_________^
Hi @anva!
I left you a message above!
I literally cried when I read this, it’s so touching! I’m so glad that both of their dreams were reached. Bless Junsu’s mother for bringing such a wonderful son to this world! ^^