Kim Yu Kyong

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Kim Yu Kyong
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Native name
김유경
Born1991 (age 32–33)
Genres
  • Pop music
  • Folk music
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2012-present

Kim Yu Kyong (Korean: 김유경) is a North Korean singer. She is part of the Moranbong Band but also does solo work.[1]

Early Life

Kim Yu Kyong was born in 1991 and later attended Pyongyang University of Music and Dance. In 2010, close to her graduation, she was shown on Korean Central Television performing the song "Moranbong Nilliria".[2][3]

Career

Kim Yu Kyong started her career with the Moranbong Band in 2012 as the lead vocalist and continues to perform with them in the present day.[4] She has also been seen performing with various other bands such as the Samjion Orchestra[5] and the band of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea|State Affairs Commission.[6] On the 25th of October, 2015, Kim Yu Kyong was awarded with her nomination as a Merited Artist.[7] Recently, she has become more well known in North Korea, performing many solo pieces in concerts such as the 70th Anniversary Victory-Day Concert,[8] 75th DPRK Founding Anniversary Concert[9] and 2023 New Year's Concert.[10] In 2023, after performing Chinese song "The Dearest Person",[8] Kim Yu Kyong gained increased recognition in China.

References

  1. "KCNA | Article | State Commendations Conferred on Creators, Artistes of Major Art Troupes". kcna.kp. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  2. "On prehistory". Moranbong Band Discography 2012.07.06 -. 2014-07-15. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  3. [2010]Moranbong Band Member - Let's Sing for Moranbong 모란봉 닐리리야, retrieved 2023-11-20
  4. webmasterypt (2019-12-10). "Moranbong Band (2023)". Young Pioneer Tours. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  5. pekkakorhonen (2020-01-03). "2019.12.31". Samjiyon Band / Orchestra Discography. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  6. "KCNA | Article". kcna.kp. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
  7. "Band members". Moranbong Band Discography 2012.07.06 -. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  8. 8.0 8.1 DPR Korea Grand V-Day Performance (with Chinese and Russian songs) [full length, eng. sub.], retrieved 2023-11-18
  9. Grand Performance to Celebrate 75th DPRK Founding Anniversary, retrieved 2023-11-18
  10. North Korea New Year's Concert 2022/2023 | 2023년 신년경축대공연 | improved version., retrieved 2023-11-18

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