Kim Kwang-seok

For other people named Kim Kwang-seok, see Kim Kwang-seok (disambiguation).
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.

Kim Kwang-seok
Kim Kwang-seok publicity image on 1994.
Background information
Born(1964-01-22)January 22, 1964
Daegu, South Korea
DiedJanuary 6, 1996(1996-01-06) (aged 31)
Seoul, South Korea
GenresFolk rock
OccupationsSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1983–1996
Korean name
Hangul
김광석
Hanja
金光石
Revised RomanizationGim Gwang-seok
McCune–ReischauerKim Kwangsŏk

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 1996.[5][6]

Early life

Kim Kwang-seok was born on January 22, 1964, in Daegu, South Korea.[7] 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 a then illegal teachers' union that eventually became the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union.[8] 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 café. 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.[9]

Dongmulwon years

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.[10][11] In 2014, a musical about Kim and his years in Dongmulwon, called That Summer, Dongmulwon – The Zoo, debuted in South Korea.[12]

Solo career

Encouraged by the unexpected success of Dongmulwon, Kim Kwang-seok released his first solo album in October 1989. This was followed by another two consecutive albums in 1991 and 1992, in which he made a number of hit songs including 'Love Has Gone' (사랑했지만) and 'Song of My Life' (나의 노래). Unlike many other entertainers, he earned his fame by singing at concerts along with release of records rather than appearing in TV music show. "I'm still unused to the popularity that I gained, but I rather enjoy it." He spoke to reporter after getting off to a flying start, "Nevertheless, I'm also afraid that my confidence in the power of songs to affect people's life is growing weaker, as I prosper." Later, he tried to get closer to audiences by holding more concerts than before. In July 1993, he celebrated the 10th anniversary of his own debut by holding a month-long concert. Also, he released a remake album of Korean folk rock, initiating fads of remake among Korean singers.

With his 4th studio album released in 1994, his musical talent was consummated. This album was monumental not only in his career but also in the history of Korean popular music. He kept singing at concerts, marking a thousand concerts in August 1995. In the same year he made a concert tour around the country, which extended abroad to hold concerts at University of Pennsylvania and Merkin Concert Hall in Manhattan. He preferred small concert halls to be in closer contact with audiences, setting a trend of concert in small theatres around Daehangno in Seoul, a Korean equivalent of Broadway.

Death

On January 6, 1996, Kim was found dead in his house around dawn with a cord around his neck. The police deemed it a suicide. However, allegations by his family members were made that it was a murder, all of which were unsubstantiated.[13] Events and projects have been organized in commemoration of Kim Kwang-seok ever since his death. After his death, his daughter died in 2007 and her mother (Kim Kwang-seok's wife) didn't inform anyone of her death.[14][15]

Legacy

A tribute concert has been held annually by singers across musical genres including rock and roll and hip-hop, and his albums sell steadily, marking 5 million copies as of January 2007.[16] On January 6, 2008, the 12th anniversary of his death, a memorial relief sculpture was unveiled at the concert hall where he held thousands of concerts, drawing many fans who memorialized him. In November 2010, more than twenty artists, designers, and sculptors collectively made a mural to the memory of Kim Kwang-seok in the city of Daegu, where he spent his early years. Critics and reporters have analyzed his legacy and the persistent fervor for his music in numerous articles and books such as 'Biography of Kim Kwang-seok, an unsent message' by Lee Yoon-ock and 'The 100 masterpiece albums of Korean Popular Music' by Park Joon-hum et al. From the perspective of history of Korean popular music, he is the direct descendant as well as the successor of Korean topical folk rock, which was initiated by Han Dae-su and flourished with songs of Kim Min-ki, Jung Tae-choon, and arguably Cho Dong-jin in early 1970s under the rule of the dictator Park Chung Hee, who was in power from 1961 to 1979. However, even though Kim Kwang-seok's music was clearly rooted in social issues in his early years of his career, he also empathized with the sorrow and frustration of individuals, which had been downplayed in the struggle for democracy. Around the late 80s and early 90s, with the improvement of democracy in Korean society, the young generations began to turn their attention from collectivism and community to individualism and experiences of their contemporaries. Kim Kwang-seok illustrated the lives of people with loving eyes, but stayed composed and measured. Lee Joo-yup, a music critic, argues that his songs portrayed individuals who are constantly wavering on the border of pessimism and optimism, but sublimated the self-consciousness that never gives up the strain of facing reality. "Standing in the midst of the darkness of night, I can't see even an inch ahead, where I am going, where I am standing, uselessly looking around, drifting over the river of life like a floating weed, I may perish at this unknown river bank, stand up, stand up, give it a try, stand up, stand up, like the sprouts in Spring" (Stand up).[17][18][19]

In January, 2021, using artificial intelligence (AI) Kim's voice was heard 25 years after his death on a program aired by national broadcaster SBS, named "Competition of the Century: AI vs Human". A promotional clip posted in December had been viewed more than 150,000 times.[20]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Kim Kwang-seok
  • Released: 1989
Kim Kwang-seok 2nd
  • Released: March 30, 1991
  • Label: Won Recording
My Song
나의 노래
Kim Kwang-seok 4th
  • Released: June 25, 1994
  • Label: CJ E&M Music

Compilations

Title Album details
Kim Kwang-seok Recalling I
김광석 다시 부르기 I
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
Kim Kwang-seok Recalling II
김광석 다시 부르기 II
  • Released: March 1, 1995
  • Label: CJ E&M Music

Posthumous releases

Title Album details
Kim Kwang-seok Life Story

김광석 인생이야기

  • Released: August 13, 1996
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Live album
Kim Kwang-seok Singing Story

김광석 노래이야기

  • Released: August 13, 1996
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Live album
Anthology 1
  • Released: November 7, 2000
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Compilation album
Classic
  • Released: April 21, 2001
  • Label: Seoul Records Inc.
  • Type: Compilation album with unfinished songs
Collection: My Way (1964–1996)
  • Released: November 12, 2002
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Box Set
Kim Kwang-seok Best
  • Released: November 12, 2005
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Compilation album
Kim Kwang-seok 3, 4 Remastered
  • Released: August 26, 2006
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Remastered album
Kim Kwang-seok Recalling I, II Remastered
  • Released: August 26, 2006
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Remastered album
Singing Story + Life Story
  • Released: January 20, 2007
  • Label: CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Compilation album
My Song Box Set
  • Released: July 9, 2012
  • Label: With33 Entertainment, CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Box Set of 9 CDs
Unforgettable
  • Released: August 9, 2012
  • Label: 아름다운 동행
  • Type: Live album
Kim Kwang-seok 4 Remastered
  • Released: November 11, 2014
  • Label: With33 Entertainment, CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Remastered album
Kim Kwang-seok Again
  • Released: November 7, 2016
  • Label: With33 Entertainment, CJ E&M Music
  • Type: Compilation album

Awards

State honors

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Year Honor Ref.
South Korea[note 1] 2014 Presidential Commendation [24]

Notes

  1. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[21][22] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[23]

References

  1. ^ 김광석. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Yoon, Min-sik (August 2, 2017). "Documentary sheds light on beloved singer's mysterious death". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Reporter seeks probe into death of late folk rock singer's daughter". The Korea Herald. Yonhap News Agency. September 2, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  4. ^ Tudor, Daniel (2012). Korea: The Impossible Country. Tuttle Publishing. p. 244. ISBN 978-1462910229.
  5. ^ "[취재파일] 故 김광석과 서연 양의 부검감정서가 남긴 진실의 실마리". October 12, 2017.
  6. ^ "Yonhap News Agency".
  7. ^ "Kim Kwang-seok Mural Road & Bangcheon Market". Daegu Convention & Visitors Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  8. ^ "거리에서 다시 부르는 이름, 김광석". 대구역사문화대전.
  9. ^ Choi, Gyu-sung (July 2, 2004). "[추억의 LP 여행] 김광석(上)". Weekly Hankook (in Korean). Retrieved January 7, 2018.
  10. ^ 동물원. Mnet (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  11. ^ Kim, Soo-hyun (August 1, 2017). "동물원 30th Anniversary Concert". Sisa Today (in Korean). Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  12. ^ Yim, Seung-Hye (November 7, 2017). "Protective fans put musical in spotlight : Controversy over ownership of singer's music creates confusion". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  13. ^ Kim, So-min (December 29, 2005). "Unending song of Kim Kwang-seok". The Hankyoreh (Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  14. ^ "Police Reopens Investigation of Legendary Singer's Widow".
  15. ^ "Police probes mysterious death of folk singer's daughter". September 27, 2017.
  16. ^ Paek, Seung-chang (January 30, 2007). "Late Kim Kwang-seok's album sold over 5 million copies". Kyunghyang Shinmun (Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  17. ^ Lee, Joo-yup (2008). The 100 masterpiece albums of Korean Popular Music. Seoul: Sun. p. 462. ISBN 978-89-86509-26-7.
  18. ^ "Case reopens for folk singer's death". September 22, 2017.
  19. ^ "Case reopens for folk singer's death". September 22, 2017.
  20. ^ Gawon Bae (January 26, 2021). "South Korea has used AI to bring a dead superstar's voice back to the stage, but ethical concerns abound". CNN. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  21. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  22. ^ Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
  23. ^ Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  24. ^ "대중문화예술상 2014년" [2014 Popular Culture and Arts Awards]. Korea Creative Content Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved May 26, 2021.

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