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Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.[1]
Kim Kwang-suk | |
|---|---|
김광숙 | |
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| Born | January 1964 |
| Died | January 14, 2018 (aged 53–54)[1] |
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Occupation(s) | Vocal, vocal instructor |
| Years active | 1980s–1990s |
| Organization | Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble[2] |
| Known for | Singing[2] |
| Notable work | "What Is Life?", "The Dear Name Kim Jong Il", "Brother Louie", "My Dear Is A Hero Now", "Where Are You, Dear General?", "Golden Trees, Apple Trees, Planted in the Mountains"[3] |
| Style | Folk |
| Spouse | Jon Kwon |
| Awards | Merited Artist, People's Artist |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김광숙 |
| Hancha | 金光淑 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Gwangsuk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kwangsuk |
It was said she inspired the creation of the Moranbong band.[2]
Biography
editIn 1983, Kim visited Japan as part of the Pyongyang Student Youth Arts Troupe (평양학생소년예술단).[4] She became a member of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble in 1986. She was awarded the title of Merited Actress at the age of 20 in 1988. She was awarded the title of People's Actress in 1992.[5] Before she died, she worked as a vocal instructor at the Pyongyang Youth Student Palace (평양학생소년궁전, also known as the Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace).[6] Her husband was Jon Kwon, who was a pianist for the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.[7]
In January 2018, she died of a heart attack, aged 54. The Head of State, Kim Jong Un personally expressed his condolences at her funeral.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Legendary N. Korean folk singer dies". The Korea Times. January 21, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d 현송월의 맏언니격 ‘보천보악단’ 김광숙 사망… 김정은 애도. Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Kim Kwang Suk Dies At Age Of 55". Explore DPRK. January 15, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Seoul Shinmun.
- ^ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Yonhap News Agency. January 15, 2018.
- ^ '생이란 무엇인가' 北 김광숙 사망...김정은 조화보내. tongilnews. January 15, 2018.
- ^ 북의 전자음악2 - 'NK-POP'을 탄생시킨 보천보전자악단. minplus. April 23, 2018.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20191124034943/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2018/201801/news14/20180114-13ee.html. Archived from the original on November 24, 2019.
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