Kim Kwang-suk | |
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Born | January 1964 |
Died | January 14, 2018 53–54)[1] | (aged
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", "My Dear Is A Hero Now", "Where Are You, Dear General?", "Fruit Trees Planted On Hills"[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 |
Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.[1]
It was said she inspired the creation of the Moranbong band.[2]
Biography
In 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]
References
- 1 2 "Legendary N. Korean folk singer dies". The Korea Times. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 현송월의 맏언니격 ‘보천보악단’ 김광숙 사망… 김정은 애도. news.kmib.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Kim Kwang Suk Dies At Age Of 55". Explore DPRK. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ↑ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. seoul shinmun.
- ↑ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. yna.
- ↑ '생이란 무엇인가' 北 김광숙 사망...김정은 조화보내. tongilnews.
- ↑ 북의 전자음악2 - 'NK-POP'을 탄생시킨 보천보전자악단. minplus.
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