Kim Kwang-suk

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Kwang-suk
김광숙
BornJanuary 1964
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(2018-01-14) (aged 53–54)[1]
Very likely Pyongyang, North Korea[2]
NationalityNorth Korean
Occupation(s)Vocal, vocal instructor
Years active1980s–1990s
OrganizationPochonbo Electronic Ensemble[2]
Known forSinging[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]
StyleFolk
SpouseJon Kwon
AwardsMerited Artist, People's Artist
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
김광숙
Hancha
金光淑
Revised RomanizationGim Gwangsuk
McCune–ReischauerKim 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 [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]

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

  1. ^ a b "Legendary N. Korean folk singer dies". The Korea Times. January 21, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d 현송월의 맏언니격 ‘보천보악단’ 김광숙 사망… 김정은 애도. Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Kim Kwang Suk Dies At Age Of 55". Explore DPRK. January 15, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  4. ^ 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Seoul Shinmun. January 15, 2018.
  5. ^ 지성림 (January 15, 2018). 北 보천보악단 출신 인기가수 김광숙 숨져…김정은 조화 보내. Yonhap News Agency.
  6. ^ '생이란 무엇인가' 北 김광숙 사망...김정은 조화보내. tongilnews. January 15, 2018.
  7. ^ 북의 전자음악2 - 'NK-POP'을 탄생시킨 보천보전자악단. minplus. April 23, 2018.
  8. ^ 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. {cite web}: Missing or empty |title= (help)