Kim Kwang-seok
South Korean musician (1964–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kim Kwang-seok (Korean: 김광석; [kim.kwɐŋsʌk]; January 22, 1964 – January 6, 1996) was a popular and influential South Korean folk rock singer. He debuted in 1987 as a member of Noraereul Channeun Saramdeul, an activist folk band. He achieved widespread popularity as a member of the folk band Dongmulwon, which debuted in 1988. The following year, in 1989, he released his first solo album.[1][2]
Kim Kwang-seok | |
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Background information | |
Born | (1964-01-22)January 22, 1964 Daegu, South Korea |
Died | January 6, 1996(1996-01-06) (aged 31) Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | Folk rock |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1983–1996 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 김광석 |
Hanja | 金光石 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Gwang-seok |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kwangsŏk |
His songs were popular for their sentimental lyrics that critics said "portrayed individuals' sorrow and frustration at a time when the society was struggling in its early stage of democracy following rapid industrialization."[3] He sold over 5 million records, an impressive number for a South Korean musical artist.[4]