10 Jan 2020
My husband and I spent a week in Seoul in mid-December for our 25th anniversary. We took several private tours, but this was the first one I booked (for an anniversary surprise). King Studio contacted me right away to select and prepare a version of the love song I had in mind, then checked in later with directions to the studio. On recording day, we met four friendly helpers—an engineer, a translator, a photographer and a rigorous, yet patient vocal coach. My untrained voice, inexpert Korean pronunciation and middle-aged visuals (as they say) leave a lot to be desired, but King Studio’s hospitality and support did not. After consuming and appreciating so much K-pop and K-drama, it was fascinating to try making some of it for a couple of hours. Working with the King Studio felt rewarding personally (my husband speaks no Korean but loves listening to my song) and enlightening culturally (sample of a Korean team/group project experience). Would warmly recommend!