"White Magnolia" (Mokryeonha) is a profoundly elegant and timeless masterpiece from the monumental repertoire by the legendary South Korean tenor and pioneer of lyric art songs (Gagok) Eom Jeong-haeng, originally composed in 1974.
Composed by the legendary maestro Kim Dong-jin and written by the poet Cho Young-sik, the song serves as a masterful showcase for Eom Jeong-haeng's signature powerful,
resonant, and emotionally expressive vocals, which flawlessly capture the enchanting essence of noble purity, springtime grandeur, and resilient hope.
By blending a serene, classical orchestral atmosphere with a deeply poetic, breathtaking melody, this track introduced a profound level of sophisticated musical lyricism and emotional artistry to the Korean classical music scene.
Today, it stands as an immortal masterpiece, universally recognized as one of the most beloved anthems of radiant youth, national spirit, and enduring longing in the history of Korean lyrical art music.
[목련화]
[White Magnolia Lyrics & English Translation]
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
희고 순결한 그대 모습
higo sungyeolhan geudae moseup
Your white and pure appearance
봄에 온 가인과 같고
bome on gaingwa gatgo
is like a beautiful guest arriving in spring
추운 겨울 헤치고 온
chuun gyeoul hechigo on
that broke through the cold winter
봄 길잡이 목련화는
bom giljabi mongnyeonhwanun
The magnolia, a guide of spring
새 시대의 선구자요
sae sidaeui seongujayo
Is the pioneer of a new era
배달의 얼이로다
baedalui eoriroda
and the soul of the Korean race
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
그대처럼 순결하게
geudaacheoreom sungyeolhage
As pure as you are
그대처럼 강인하게
geudaacheoreom ganginhage
as strong as you are
오늘도 내일도 영원히
oneuldo naeildo yeongwonhi
Today, tomorrow, and forever
나 아름답게 살아가리
na areumdapge saragari
I will live beautifully
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
오늘도 내일도 영원히
oneuldo naeildo yeongwonhi
Today, tomorrow, and forever
나 아름답게 살아가리라
na areumdapge saragari
I will live beautifully
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
내일을 바라보면서
naeireul barabomyeonseo
Looking forward to tomorrow
하늘보고 웃음짓고
haneulbogo useumjitgo
looking up at the sky and smiling
함께 피고 함께 지니
hamkkepigo hamkke jini
Blooming together and fading together
인생의 귀감이로다
insaengui gwigamiroda
you are a model for life
그대 맑고 향긋한 향기
geudae malgo hyanggeuthan hyanggi
Your clear and fragrant scent
온 누리 적시네
on nuri jeoksine
denches the whole world
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
그대처럼 우아하게
geudaacheoreom uahage
As elegant as you are
그대처럼 향기롭게
geudaacheoreom hyanggiropge
as fragrant as you are
오늘도 내일도 영원히
oneuldo naeildo yeongwonhi
Today, tomorrow, and forever
나 값있게 살아가리
na gapsitge saragari
I will live worthily
오 내 사랑 목련화야
O nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
Oh, my love, the magnolia
그대 내 사랑 목련화야
geudae nae sarang mongnyeonhwaya
You, my love, the magnolia
오늘도 내일도 영원히
oneuldo naeildo yeongwonhi
Today, tomorrow, and forever
나 값있게 살아가리라
na gapsitge saragarira
I will live worthily
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