2024
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97분97 min
코리안 블랙 아이즈
Korean Black Eyes
1966년, 여고 3학년 드러머 키티(임준임)을 중심으로 걸밴드 '올스타즈'가 결성된다. 동남아시아 공연을 가는 줄만 알고 출국했던 이들은 포탄이 오가는 베트남의 전장에서 목숨을 걸고 공연했다.
실력을 인정받은 리더 키티는 1971년 방콕에서 5인조 걸밴드 '코리안 블랙 아이즈'를 결성하면서 베이루트를 중심으로 중동 전역에서 활동했고, 이집트, 나이지리아 등 아프리카까지 활동의 폭을 넓힌다. 1973년 스페인에 진출하면서 클리프 리차드, 훌리오 이글레시아스 등과 콘서트 투어를 함께 했다. 포르투갈에서 현지 프로듀서의 제안으로 음반을 취입했지만 군사 혁명이 일어나면서 급히 탈출해야 했다. 베트남, 레바논 등 가는 곳마다 이들은 현대역사의 현장과 조우한다. ABBA를 발굴했던 스웨덴 매니저의 제안으로 1975년 북유럽에 진출한 코리안 블랙 아이즈. 10년의 시간 동안 세계를 유랑했던 음악적 노마드. 다섯 명의 노마드들은 이후 어떤 선택을 했고 어디에 살고 있을까?
'시스터즈'의 시대였던 1960년대,70년대 한국 대중음악계에서 단순히 '걸그룹'에 그치지 않고 '걸 밴드'로서의 정체성을 가진 여성음악인들이 있었다. 이들 역시 '먹고 살기 위해' 미군부대 클럽 무대에서 활동을 시작했고, '월남'을 비롯한 아시아에 진출했다. 이 중에는 우리가 전혀 알지 못했던, 실력을 인정 받아 대륙을 넘나들며 활동했던 걸밴드가 있었다.
'다방의 푸른꿈' 제작 과정에서 김시스터즈 같이 전세계적으로 유명한 그룹이 아니어도 많은 여성 음악인들이 활동했음을 알게 됐고, 수년을 기다려 '코리안 블랙 아이즈' 멤버들을 찾을 수 있었다.
우리 대중음악의 역사에 한 줄도 기록되어 있지 않은 이 여성음악인들의 여정을 함께 되돌아보고자한다.
In 1966, the girl band 'All Stars' was formed centered on drummer Kitty (Jun-im Lim), a third-year high school student. They left the country with an understanding that they were going to perform in Southeast Asia. However, they arrived and put on a spot to perform, sometimes risking their lives, for the soldiers on the battlefield of Vietnam. Kitty was recognized for her musical talent, and formed the five-member girl band 'Korean Black Eyes' in Bangkok in 1971. The band moved onto Beirut as their base and toured throughout the Middle East and Africa, including Egypt and Nigeria. When they entered Spain in 1973, they went on a concert tour with Cliff Richard, Julio Iglesias, and others. They recorded an album in Portugal at the suggestion of a local producer, but had to quickly escape the country when the military revolution broke out.
Wherever they went, including Vietnam and Lebanon, they encountered turbulent scenes of modern history. In 1975, Korean Black Eyes took a leap to Northern Europe at the suggestion of the Swedish manager who discovered ABBA. They were musical nomads wandering around the world for a decade. What choices did the five nomads make afterward and where are they now?
In 1966, the girl band 'All Stars' was formed centered on drummer Kitty (Junim Lim), a third-year high school student. Those who left the country thinking they were going to perform in Southeast Asia risked their lives on the battlefield in Vietnam amidst shells. Leader Kitty, who was recognized for her skills, formed the five-member girl band 'Korean Black Eyes' in Bangkok in 1971 and was active throughout the Middle East, centering on Beirut, and expanded her activities to Africa, including Egypt and Nigeria. When he entered Spain in 1973, he went on a concert tour with Cliff Richard, Julio Iglesias, and others. They recorded an album in Portugal at the suggestion of a local producer, but had to quickly escape when the military revolution broke out. Wherever they go, including Vietnam and Lebanon, they encounter scenes of modern history. Korean Black Eyes entered Northern Europe in 1975 at the suggestion of the Swedish manager who discovered ABBA. A musical nomad who wandered the world for 10 years. What choices did the five nomads make afterward and where do they live?
In the Korean pop music scene, 1960s and 1970s were the era of the 'Sisters.' There were female musicians who were not just a 'girl group,' but a 'girl band.' They also began performing on the US military base club stage to make a living at first, then advanced into Asia, including Vietnam. Among these, there was a girl band that was hardly known in Korea, yet their musical ventures and talents were recognized across continents.
During the production of 'Try to Remember (Aka. Dreaming Blue At A Cafe)', I learned that many Korean female musicians were active even though they were not as famous as the Kim Sisters. Several years later, I was finally able to get in touch with the members of 'Korean Black Eyes'. I would like to look back and unfold the journey of these female musicians, whose names have never been listed before in the history of k-pop music.
In the Korean pop music scene in the 1960s and 1970s, the era of the 'Sisters,' there were female musicians who had the identity of not just a 'girl group,' but a 'girl band.' They also began performing on the US military base club stage 'to make a living' and advanced into Asia, including 'Vietnam'. Among these, there was a girl band that we knew nothing about, but whose skills were recognized and whose activities crossed continents.
During the production of 'Try to remember', I learned that many female musicians were active even though they were not world-famous groups like the Kim Sisters, and after waiting several years, I was able to find the members of 'Korean Black Eyes'. We would like to look back together on the journey of these female musicians, who have not been recorded at all in the history of our popular music.
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