A book containing the life story of Hyun Je-myeong, the composer of “To the Land of Hope.”
Hyun Je-myeong devoted his life to rediscovering the value of traditional Korean music with conviction at a time when it was considered a lowly, old music.
This biography strives to understand the complex inner workings of Hyun Jae-myeong as much as possible without hiding even the darker aspects of his life.
The restored writing, which is as if reading a diary, shows the human nature of Hyun Jae-myeong and gives a genuine feeling of emotion.