Kim Hyun-sik

Kim Hyun-sik
Native name 김현식
Born (1958-01-07)January 7, 1958
South Korea
Died November 1, 1990(1990-11-01) (aged 32)
South Korea
Cause of death Cirrhosis[1]

Kim Hyun-sik (January 7 1958 – November 1, 1990) was a musician in South Korea, active during the 1980s. He debuted in 1980, releasing his first album, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, along with his band of the same name.[2] He died at the age of 32 from cirrhosis. He is considered one of the most popular and notable musicians of the 1980s in Korea, well-known for his unique, husky, emotional vocal style.[3][4] Kim released five albums while alive, with his sixth album—Kim Hyun-sik VI, popularly known by the title of its lead single "My Love By My Side"—being released posthumously.[2][4] Kim broke out of the hospital to finish the vocal recordings for his last album, showing his dedication to his profession.[2] He won the Disc Daesang (Album of the Year) award at the 1991 Golden Disc Awards, the Korean approximation of the Grammy Awards, for his posthumous sixth album, Kim Hyun-sik VI.[5] Kim was also honored by having two episodes of the popular singing competition show Immortal Songs 2 dedicated to his music.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Superstitions that rule K-culture". koreatimes.co.kr. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
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  3. ↑ "Kim Hyun-sik’s Son to Appear on Tribute Album". koreatimes.co.kr. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. 1 2 Herald, The Korea (22 October 2013). "Late Kim Hyun-sik’s unknown songs released in album". koreaherald.com. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "역대수상자 | 골든디스크". Isplus.live.joins.com. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  6. ↑ "'Immortal Song 2' singers honor Kim Hyun Sik - allkpop.com". allkpop.com. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
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