Kim Kwang-suk (January 1964 – January 14, 2018) was a North Korean singer of the Pochonbo Electronic Ensemble.[1]
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Kim Kwang-suk | |
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Born | January 1964 |
Died | January 14, 2018(2018-01-14) (aged 53–54)[1] Very likely Pyongyang, North Korea[2] |
Nationality | North Korean |
Occupation | 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 | |
Hangul | 김광숙 |
Hanja | 金光淑 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Gwangsuk |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kwangsuk |
It was said she inspired the creation of the Moranbong band.[2]
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 [ko] at the age of 20 in 1988. She was awarded the title of People's Actress [ko] in 1992.[5] Before she died, she worked as a vocal instructor at the Pyongyang Youth Student Palace [ko] (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]
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