Kim Kwang-seok
- January 5, 2024
- Folk Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kim Kwang-seok |
| Occupation | Folk Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 22, 1964(1964-01-22) |
| Age | 60 |
| Date Of Death | January 6, 1996, Seogyo-dong, Seoul, South Korea |
| Birthplace | South Korea |
| Country | South Korea |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Kim Kwang-seok Biography
| Name | Kim Kwang-seok |
| Birthday | Jan 22 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
| Place Of Birth | South Korea |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Seo Haesun |
| Children(s) | Kim Seo-yeon |
Kim Kwang-seok is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on January 22, 1964 in South Korea, South Korea. South Korean folk rock legend who gained widespread acclaim as a member of the band Dongmulwon and as a solo artist. He committed suicide by hanging in 1996.
He and singer Yoon Bora both attended Myongji University in South Korea.
Kim Kwang-seok (Hangul: 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.
In 1988, Kim Kwang-seok and other student musicians formed a folk rock band called Dongmulwon (동물원). The band caught the attention of Kim Chang-wan, the main singer of influential South Korean rock band Sanulrim, who publicly supported Dongmulwon, helping the band become more popular. Kim Kwang-seok released two albums with the band in 1988. Dongmulwon continued to release albums with varying line-ups after Kim’s departure. In 2014, a musical about Kim and his years in Dongmulwon, called That Summer, Dongmulwon – The Zoo, debuted in South Korea.
His father was a teacher.
Kim Kwang-seok Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Folk Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kim Kwang-seok is one of the richest Folk Singer from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kim Kwang- seok 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He sang at cafes while a student at Myongji University in the early 80’s.
Following his death, a mural was created by more than twenty prominent artists in his childhood city of Daegu.
Kim Kwang-seok was born on January 22, 1964 in Daegu, South Korea. He had two older brothers and two older sisters. His family moved to Seoul in 1968, after Kim’s father lost his job as a teacher due to his involvement in an illegal teachers’ union. In elementary school, Kim studied the violin, oboe, and flute, and in high school he joined the choir. In 1982, he enrolled in Myongji University to study business, during which time he got a part-time job singing at a cafe. In 1984, Kim joined the Seoul National University singing association and took part in Kim Min-ki’s musical play Gaettongi (개똥이). He joined the army in 1985, and was discharged following the death of his eldest brother. Kim then returned to school and joined the student activist folk band Noraereul Channeun Saramdeul (노래를 찾는 사람들) in 1987.
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Who is Kim Kwang-seok Dating?
According to our records, Kim Kwang-seok married to Seo Haesun. As of December 1, 2023, Kim Kwang-seok’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Kim Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Kim Kwang-seok celebrates birthday on January 22 of every year.