Final stage of ‘Queen of Elegy’

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With her unique and poignant voice, many have said that tears flow when this singer performs the same song.

The Queen of Elegy, Lee Mi-ja, has put an end to her 66-year music career with her final performance today (Apr. 27).

Reporter Kim Hyun-soo reports from the scene of the final concert where time, emotions, and songs came together.

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Lee Mi-ja's songs were a source of comfort and hope for the weary people.

Fans who attended the final stage were both excited and emotional.

[Lee Hee-ja/ Guro-gu, Seoul: "I feel a bit choked up. My heart aches knowing it's the last."]

A fan in their 70s tries to ease their disappointment with a line from a song.

[Kwon Hyuk-myeong/ Gangnam-gu, Seoul: "Hearing your name, migratory birds return in spring."]

On her final stage, Lee Mi-ja confessed that her 66-year singing career was not easy.

[Lee Mi-ja/Singer: "I've walked this path for a long time, but it has been very difficult. There were many lonely and exhausting times."]

She expressed her gratitude, saying that she was able to sing for so long thanks to her fans.

[Lee Mi-ja/Singer: "I am so grateful and have received so much grace..."]

Debuting in 1959 with "Nineteen Affection," Lee Mi-ja has released over 2,500 songs over nearly 70 years.

Even while deciding to retire, she did not let go of her love for traditional music.

[Lee Mi-ja/Singer: "We can express all the painful memories of our country losing its land in these lyrics."]

As she announced her farewell, fans responded with heartfelt applause for her 66-year singing career.

This is Kim Hyun-soo from KBS News.