The song became a massive hit, selling millions of copies and earning Kim Jong Hwan the Golden Disc Award for Album of the Year in 1998. Today, a stands at "Water Fog Park" in Yangpyeong to commemorate the spot where the inspiration for this story first struck.
The song was born from a period of intense hardship for Kim Jong Hwan. During his years as an unknown singer, he faced severe financial difficulties that forced him to live apart from his family.
He calls out to her in his mind with a small smile, promising that no matter how hard the world makes things, his love will remain the "one last truth" that never changes. This isn't just a romantic ballad; it is a survivor's vow to protect his family through the mist of poverty and distance.