“Good Goodbye” Climbs to Top of Music Charts
Park Jungmin’s Audiobook and Used Book Sales Also Surge
Ten days have passed since the closing of the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, yet online discussions remain focused on the performance stage. This is because the congratulatory stage featuring singer Hwasa and actor Park Jungmin has generated an explosive response across various platforms, surpassing even the awards results in popularity. The video is rapidly spreading on social networking services (SNS), with its view count increasing daily.
On the 19th, actor Park Jungmin (left) stood on the congratulatory performance stage with singer Hwasa at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony. Screenshot from KBS broadcast
As of November 28, the performance video released on the 19th has reached 5.54 million views on YouTube. Hwasa opened the second part of the ceremony with her new song “Good Goodbye,” and Park Jungmin, who appeared in the music video for the same song, joined the performance by moving from the audience to the stage. Since the movements and direction of the two were carried out without prior notice, many at the venue were confused as to whether it was a spontaneous event or a planned performance.
Park Jungmin joined the stage with a composed expression and restrained gestures, which was praised for seamlessly connecting with the mood of the song. Many live viewers and audience members commented that they found themselves replaying the video, further fueling the online buzz.
Following the release of the stage performance, the original song also saw a surge in popularity. As of the same date, the “Good Goodbye” music video surpassed 48.6 million views, and the song topped the Melon and Bugs charts. Related videos, such as the “reaction cam” released immediately after the performance, are also seeing their view counts rise rapidly.
A similar trend is being observed in the publishing sector. According to Yes24, the audiobook “A Worthwhile Human,” narrated by Park Jungmin, ranked first in weekly sales. The paperback version, published in 2016, is currently out of print, and the price of used copies has soared well above the original retail price. In some cases, actual transactions have been confirmed at over 50,000 won.
Broadcasts and YouTube content featuring Park Jungmin’s past appearances are also being revisited. Comments on music videos, variety shows, and interview clips frequently mention, “I came here after the Blue Dragon Film Awards stage.” Industry insiders are paying attention to this case as a rare instance where a single performance has triggered a resurgence across video, music, and book sectors.
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