Kim Kwang-seok: Biography, Facts and Career
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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. 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." He sold over 5 million records, an impressive number for a South Korean musical artist. He died by suicide in 1996.
Quick facts about Kim Kwang-seok
- Full name: Kim Kwang-seok
- Born: 1964-01-22
- Nationality: South Korea
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q625517
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Who is Kim Kwang-seok?
Kim Kwang-seok (Korean: 김광석; [kim.kwɐŋsʌk]; January 22, 1964 – January 6, 1996) was a popular and influential South Korean folk rock singer.
What nationality is Kim Kwang-seok?
Kim Kwang-seok is South Korea.
When was Kim Kwang-seok born?
Kim Kwang-seok was born on 1964-01-22.
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