Girls' Generation Taeyeon 'Bansanka' Korean Remake Release: June 29

Taeyeon of Girls' Generation is the first artist to participate in the 'J-POP REMAKE' project, a cross-border initiative where leading Korean performers reinterpret famous Japanese hits with a modern sensibility. She will release a Korean version of the Japanese mega-hit "Bansanka," originally by singer-songwriter tuki.

Key Facts

• Taeyeon is the inaugural singer for the 'J-POP REMAKE' project, covering tuki.’s hit song "Bansanka."
• The project features representative Korean artists recreating Japanese hits from various eras.
• The remake will be released on June 29, 2026, at 6 PM across various music streaming platforms.
• A teaser image featuring an apple on a road was used to announce the release and generate social media interest.
• The original version of "Bansanka" previously topped major music and streaming charts in Japan.

Key Terms

• J-POP REMAKE Project: A musical initiative where Korean artists record contemporary Korean versions of famous Japanese songs.
• Bansanka: A Japanese hit song by singer-songwriter tuki. that serves as the project's debut release.

Key Quote

"The ‘J-POP REMAKE’ project newly presents mega-hit songs from Japan through the voices of leading Korean artists. This 'Bansanka' remake is more than just a cover; it is the first result of a project where Korean artists recreate famous Japanese songs from across eras with a modern sensibility."

Next

• The track will be available on music sites on June 29 at 6 PM.
• Additional Korean artists will be announced for future installments of the 'J-POP REMAKE' project.