发布时间: 12/18/2025
Kim Tae-won, the iconic leader of Bohwal, couldn't hide his genuine admiration for rising star IU during his recent appearance on MBC's *Radio Star*. Fans were buzzing when he reminisced about IU reaching out first to remake their timeless hit "Never Ending Story." "She's got real genius vibes," he gushed, still stunned by how her version skyrocketed to No. 1 on music charts overnight. Even after all these years, seeing an old track explode again thanks to IU remake Never Ending Story royalties felt like pure magic—he knew right then she was a true superstar destined for even bigger things.
Jaw-Dropping Royalties from IU's Remake
What really stole the show was Kim Tae-won spilling the beans on those insane copyright earnings from IU's *Never Ending Story* remake. Picture this: every four months, a cool 100 million KRW rolls in—quarterly royalties that left the *Radio Star* cast in total awe. He casually dropped that this happened not just with their 2002 smash but also post-IU's version, proving legends like Bohwal never fade.
Kim stayed humble, calling it an honor for veteran tracks to get fresh life through artists like IU. He even shouted out Kim Phil's remake of "If I Love Again" as another highlight, revealing over 300 songs registered with the copyright association. Oh, and that hilarious tale about crafting a track for a supposed Japanese singer who turned out to be comedian Kim Kyung-wook's alter ego 'Tanaka'? The studio erupted in laughter, blending heartfelt moments with pure entertainment gold on *Radio Star Kim Tae-won IU* episode.