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Writer Jang Yoo-jeong, who directed “The Days”, produced creative musicals with the songs of the late Kim Kwang-seok, such as “Private Soldier's..
Kim Kwang-seok
South Korean musician (1964–1996)
For other people named Kim Kwang-seok, see Kim Kwang-seok (disambiguation).
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Musical artist
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]
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]
He ended his own life in 1