오솔길 (Path) Lyrics – Jokers (죠커스) (KOR)

Song Overview

Song Credits

• Writers: Jang Woong-beom; Jo Gap-chui; Kang Joon-woo; Kim Young-hyeon; Lee Soo-young
• Release Date: November 20, 1971
• Album: Hit Music Album Vol. 1 (The World Without You/The Moment of Goodbye)
• Track #: 7
• Genre: Pop; Boy Band
• Language: Korean
• Label: Oasis Records Music Company
• Distributor: Universal Music Group
• Recording Engineers: Lee Chan Mi; Choi Da In; Jeong Gi Hong; Jeong Dong-hwan
• Strings Arranger & Conductor: Jeong Dong-hwan & Park Minjoo
• Strings: Yung String
• Drums & Melodion: Jeong Dong-hwan
• Bass: Choi In Sung
• Guitar: Kim Dong Min
• Chorus Vocals: Kim Min Seok & Jeong Dong-hwan
• Copyright ©: 1971 Oasis Records Music Company
• Phonographic Copyright ℗: 1971 Oasis Records Music Company

Song Meaning and Annotations

“오솔길 Path” unfolds like a sepia-toned memory—acoustic guitar arpeggios and gentle strings conjure the image of two hands brushing along a forest trail. Its unhurried pacing and simple melody feel timeless, inviting listeners into a shared recollection of youthful afternoons.

The track’s placement on the Hit Music Album Vol. 1 solidified Jokers’ status in early ’70s Korean pop, while its rediscovery via Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters has given it fresh resonance in modern playlists.

Though the lyrics tread familiar ground—wistful longing, vanished smiles—their brevity magnifies each image. There’s no rush: every chord and whispered line lingers, much like the fading light beneath a canopy of leaves.

Verse

“생각난다 그 오솔길 / 그대와 둘이서 손잡고 / 말없이 걷는다 그 오솔길을”

Instrumental Break

Second Verse

“생각난다 그 눈동자 / 가슴에 새겨진 / 그대의 미소 / 말없이 속삭이던 / 그 눈동자도”

Similar Songs

1. IU – “가을 아침” (Autumn Morning) (2017)
   IU’s delicate ballad also uses soft piano and acoustic guitar to evoke seasonal reflection. Both tracks paint intimate vignettes—IU’s waking scenes under morning light, Jokers’ stroll down a wooded lane. Lyrically, “가을 아침” and “오솔길” share an emphasis on small moments—leaf-strewn paths and gentle smiles—turning everyday scenes into lasting impressions. Production in each remains understated, favoring space over ornamentation so that the voice carries emotional weight. Fans of IU’s gentle confession will find the same tender nostalgia in Jokers’ classic single.
2. Busker Busker – “벚꽃 엔딩” (Cherry Blossom Ending) (2012)
   This modern pop-folk hit conjures the sensation of wandering under blossom-laden archways much like “오솔길” summons forest clearings. Busker Busker layers soft brass and jangly guitar atop rhythmic drumming, whereas Jokers rely on strings and fingerpicked guitar, yet both create an effervescent sense of place. Each song’s repetitive chorus mirrors nature’s own cycles, inviting listeners to return each spring or memory stroll. Emotionally, they bridge distance—whether temporal or geographical—by tapping into universal moments of yearning and beauty.
3. Paul Kim – “모든 날, 모든 순간” (Every Day, Every Moment) (2020)
   As an OST ballad, Paul Kim’s track shares “오솔길”’s role in underscoring narrative emotion. Piano-driven melodies and restrained string swells frame both songs, transforming simple sentiments into poignant climaxes. Where Jokers reminisce about a vanished pathway, Paul Kim pledges unwavering devotion—yet both lyrics hinge on memory and presence. Production choices keep vocals front-and-center, letting each phrase linger. Listeners seeking tranquil, story-rich ballads will find solace in both eras of Korean pop this duo represents.

Questions and Answers

When was “오솔길 Path” released?

It first appeared on November 20, 1971, as track 7 of Hit Music Album Vol. 1.

Who wrote the song?

It was penned by Jang Woong-beom, Jo Gap-chui, Kang Joon-woo, Kim Young-hyeon and Lee Soo-young.

On which album does it appear?

Hit Music Album Vol. 1: The World Without You/The Moment of Goodbye, released in late 1971.

Are there notable translations or covers?

Several fan translations exist—English, Italian and Spanish lyric videos on Genius—but no major commercial covers have emerged.

Where does it feature in K-Pop Demon Hunters?

It quietly underscores Rumi’s voice-therapy scene in the herbal clinic, adding a layer of nostalgic calm to the dramatic moment.

Fan and Media Reactions

Decades after its original release, “오솔길 Path” has found new life among both vintage-music enthusiasts and Netflix viewers. Social-media shares praise its healing nostalgia, while short videos spotlight its role in K-Pop Demon Hunters, framing it as a rediscovered gem.

“오늘의 추천곡은 죠커스의 '오솔길(path)' (1971) 입니다. 넷플릭스의 핫한 영화 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스'의 수록곡이기도 한 죠커스의 오솔길(path)를 소개합니다.” @oasisrecord_musiccompany

“알려드리자면 루미의 목소리를 치료하기 위해 갔던 한의원의 배경에 잔잔히 깔려있는 음악이 바로 죠커스의 '오솔길' 이랍니다! 한번 귀 기울여 들어보세요.” TikTok

“Path by Jokers song, nostalgic Korean song, K-POP: Demon Hunters soundtrack, healing melodies in K-pop, retro vibes from Korean music.” @oasisrecord_musiccompany

“Today's recommended track is 'Path (오솔길)' by Jokers (1971). This peaceful and nostalgic song was also featured in the hit Netflix film K-POP: Demon Hunters.” TikTok

“생각 난다 그 오솔길 그대와 둘이서 손잡고 말없이 거닐던 그 오솔길을…” Change Music Entertainment