Let's Get Together Now is the official local song of the

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held in

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and Japan. Performed by the Supergroup Voice of Korea/Japan (

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and Brown Eyes from

and Sowelu and Chemistry from Japan), it was released in three separate versions: a full

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version, a full

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version (with some English at the end), and a merged version which combines the lyrics of the two versions. The last of the three was included in the official soundtrack album and was performed in the opening ceremonies in

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on May 31, 2002. Composed by Daisuke Kawaguchi and Kim Hyung-Suk and written by

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, Park, and Kim, the lyrics tell spirit of gathering and coming together as one, as with the theme of the two countries in co-hosting the said event. Although this is not the official theme song (which is ''Boom'' by

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), this song proves to be popular. The single was certified gold by the

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in March 2002.

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External links

Voice of Korea/Japan - "Let's Get Together Now" (2002 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony)

"Let's Get Together Now" Korean & Japanese Version

"Let's Get Together Now" Korean Version

"Let's Get Together Now" Japanese Version
South Korean songs Japanese songs FIFA World Cup official songs and anthems {{2000s-pop-song-stub

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