Kim Hyun-sik was a South Korean musician, active during the 1980s.
21 Facts About Kim Hyun-sik
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Kim Hyun-sik debuted in 1980, releasing his debut studio album, Spring Summer Fall Winter, along with his band of the same name.
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Kim Hyun-sik is recognized as one of the most popular and notable musicians of the 1980s in Korea, well known for his unique, husky, emotional vocal style.
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Kim Hyun-sik won the Disc Daesang award at the 1991 Golden Disc Awards, the Korean approximation of the Grammy Awards, for his posthumous sixth album, Kim Hyun-sik VI.
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Kim Hyun-sik was honored by having three episodes of the popular singing competition show Immortal Songs 2 dedicated to his music.
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Kim Hyun-sik was born in Inhyeon-dong, Seoul, South Korea on January 7,1958.
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Kim Hyun-sik attended MyongJi High School but dropped out in 1974 to pursue his life as a singer.
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In 1976, Kim Hyun-sik began to work with Jang-hee Lee on his first album, Spring Summer Fall Winter.
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Additionally, Kim Hyun-sik was arrested for his use of marijuana, which had devastating effects on his public image.
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In 1980, Kim Hyun-sik was finally able to publish his album with Seorabul Records two years laters.
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The result did not go well and Kim Hyun-sik spent most of his music career at this time in the underground.
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The album, I Loved You, became a success and helped Kim Hyun-sik stabilize his career as a singer.
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Kim Hyun-sik met his wife at a clothes shop in Sinchon County.
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Kim Hyun-sik was known for his addiction to alcohol and cigarettes which severely affected his health.
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In February 1988, Kim Hyun-sik opened a concert at the 63 Building for his fans.
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Later on, Kim Hyun-sik mentioned that this concert was the most memorable concert of his life as he was so deeply moved by how many fans had come to see him.
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In 1989, Kim Hyun-sik collaborated with SinChon Blues on their second album, helping write the song "Alley".
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Kim Hyun-sik continued to rely on alcohol through 1989, and he was hospitalized several times.
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In 1989, Kim Hyun-sik recorded the soundtrack of the movie Watercolor Painting in a Rainy Day, along with its title song.
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In 1990, Kim Hyun-sik released his fifth album and the third SinChon Blues album at the same time.
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Kim Hyun-sik was found dead in his house on 1 November 1990.